Since the first KBao went on sale, one question comes up again and again from customers around the world: “Should I buy the original, or the new one?” It’s a fair question, so here’s an honest, side-by-side look at KBao Gen 1 and KBao Gen 2 (M20) — what carried over, what’s new, and which one fits your needs.
The Heart Is the Same: A Lively AI Personality
Both generations run the same core experience. KBao listens, talks, sees, and reacts — it chats in real time with a natural-sounding voice and keeps the conversation going with a warm, witty, slightly sharp-tongued personality. That “able to talk back, able to chat” spirit is identical in both models; the difference is what the robot looks like and how it moves.
Both models also share the same build standards: food-grade, non-toxic ABS + PC materials, a drop-resistant structure, IPX4 splash protection (not for immersion), a 1-year official global warranty, and free OTA updates that keep improving the robot over time.
Gen 2 (M20): One Machine, Many Personalities
The headline change in Gen 2 is the magnetic swappable face and outfit system. One M20 main unit can be paired with multiple face and shell sets, so a single robot can become a different character — a panda, a pink sheep, and more styles, with new “blind box” looks (including hidden designs) unlocked over time. Blind-box accessories are sold separately from the robot.
Gen 2 is also smaller and lighter — fans call it “small short legs” — and it can do a full 360° spin while talking, which makes interactions feel noticeably livelier. It also adds voiceprint recognition and a high-definition smart camera, and can even imitate a family member’s voice to keep elders company.
Gen 1 (Classic): A Proven, Fixed-Design Line
Gen 1 is the classic “big long legs” model. It comes in 20 color and style combinations — gray, pink, and black face tones with straight or curly hair and different outfits — so you can match a KBao to each member of the family. It’s the model everything started with: fully mature, well tested, and usually the better value for larger bulk orders, since each case holds 8 units.
Gen 1 vs Gen 2 at a Glance
| Gen 1 Classic | Gen 2 (M20) | |
|---|---|---|
| Face swap | Not supported | Magnetic face & outfit swap |
| Design | Classic fixed look, 20 styles | Panda, pink sheep and more + blind-box styles |
| Size | Larger (“big long legs”) | Smaller, lighter (“small short legs”) |
| Movement | Standard gestures | Full 360° spin |
| Battery | ~8 h interaction / 48 h standby, USB-C | USB-C charging |
| Case size | 8 units per case | 24 units per case |
| Languages | 166 | 166 |
| Warranty | 1 year, global | 1 year, global |
How to Choose
- Choose Gen 2 if you want a robot that grows with its owner — changing faces, collecting blind-box styles, and a compact body with livelier movement.
- Choose Gen 1 if you want a proven, fixed design with a wide line-up and the best value for larger bulk orders.
- Choose both — many resellers now list the two generations side by side, since they attract slightly different customers.
Ready to Order?
Browse both generations in our shop, or use the chat window on this page to tell us how many units you need — we’ll reply with pricing, case sizes, and shipping options.
