mBot vs mBot2: differences and which one to choose
Makeblock mBot vs mBot2 compared: mCore vs CyberPi board, sensors, encoder motors, Wi-Fi, Python, chassis and accessories. A clear table and a recommendation by age and project.
The mBot and the mBot2 are two generations of Makeblock’s classroom robot. Both are programmed with mBlock (Scratch-style blocks), but the mBot2 is built around the more powerful CyberPi board, with Wi-Fi and a natural path to Python. Specs below come from Makeblock’s mBot2 introduction (mBot 1.1 vs mBot2 spec table). Always check the official product page before buying: kit revisions differ (Bluetooth module included or not, chassis colour, bundled parts).
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Specifications come from manufacturers' official pages and are dated. Prices change often, so check the current price at the retailer.