Makeblock mBot Ranger vs Makeblock mBot Ultimate

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mBot Ranger compared with mBot Ultimate

	MakeblockmBot Ranger	MakeblockmBot Ultimate
Overview
Released
Released	–	–
Task and control
Form
Form	Modular	Modular
Use
Use	Education	Education, Research
User programming
User programming	Yes	Yes
Phone app
Phone app	Yes	Yes
Movement
Movement	Land Raider tracked vehicle, Dashing Raptor racing car and Nervous Bird self-balancing build.	Ten documented configurations, including a robotic-arm vehicle, tracked camera vehicle and rolling tank.
User programming
User programming	Block programming and Arduino C/C++.	Blocks and Arduino C/C++; Python requires a separately purchased Raspberry Pi and suitable firmware.
Regional availability
Regional availability	SKU 90092 orderable on 3 October 2026. Orderable on the maker store on 3 October 2026; maker states delivery to the contiguous United States only.	Standard SKU 90040 and controller bundle orderable on 3 October 2026. Orderable on the maker store on 3 October 2026; maker states delivery to the contiguous United States only.
Release details
Release details	Exact first-sale date not established from the maker evidence read.	Exact first-sale date not established from the maker evidence read.
Hardware
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Processing
Processing	Me Auriga ATmega2560 controller at 16 MHz.	MegaPi ATMEGA2560-16AU controller at 16 MHz.
Sensors
Sensors	Temperature, gyroscope, sound, light, ultrasonic and line-following sensing.	Ultrasonic, line-following and gyroscope modules; camera-shutter module.
Audio
Audio	Buzzer.	–
Connections
Connections	USB and Bluetooth.	USB, Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz radio; the radio option is not described as Wi-Fi.
Battery
Battery
Battery	Six AA batteries or an optional 2600 mAh lithium-polymer pack.	Six AA batteries or an optional 2600 mAh lithium-polymer pack. Store gifts and controller bundles can change included accessories.
Runtime conditions
Runtime conditions	Maker lists approximately 1–2 hours runtime and 1.5 hours charging alongside the rechargeable-pack option; AA endurance is not established.	Maker lists approximately 1–2 hours runtime and 1.5 hours charging alongside the rechargeable-pack option; AA endurance is not established.