Key specs
- Battery
- Up to 5 hours of typical use; about 3.5 hours to charge
- Weight
- About 260 g
- Interaction
- Responds to touch and voice, develops a personality over time
- App
- MofLife app for moods, journal and updates
- Voice
- Recognises voices but does not record speech (per Casio)
- Learning
- Recognises frequent voices and develops a personality
- Privacy
- Casio says it does not understand or record what you say
Our verdict
Moflin is a gentle, low-effort companion for someone who enjoys stroking a pet but cannot keep one. It is a comfort object rather than an assistant, so pair it with other support if reminders or contact with family are the priority.
What we like
- Rechargeable and sleeps in its own charging bed
- Casio says it does not understand or record what you say
- Very light and easy to hold
- One-off price
- Sold in the US and UK
- Rechargeable, sleeps in its charging bed
What to know
- Expensive compared with battery-powered robot pets
- No conversation, reminders or video calls
- No reminders, calls or conversation
- Pricier than battery-powered robot pets
- Does not look like a real cat or dog, which some people prefer and others do not
How it compares
| Spec | Casio Moflin | ElliQ | Joy for All Companion Pet Cat | metaCat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $429 | $249.99 setup fee plus $59.99 a month, or $49.99 a month on a | $159.99 / around £127 | $159 |
| Battery | Up to 5 hours of typical use; about 3.5 hours to charge | - | - | - |
| Weight | About 260 g | - | About 3.9 lb (1.8 kg) | - |
| Interaction | Responds to touch and voice, develops a personality over time | - | - | Touch sensors under the fur; over 20 voice commands |
| App | MofLife app for moods, journal and updates | - | - | - |
| Voice | Recognises voices but does not record speech (per Casio) | - | - | - |
| Learning | Recognises frequent voices and develops a personality | - | - | - |
| Privacy | Casio says it does not understand or record what you say | - | - | - |
| Form | - | Tabletop robot with a moving, light-up head and a separate touchscreen | - | - |
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