micro:Maqueen Plus V2 vs Romeo BLE Control Board
A side-by-side look at how these two education & maker stack up on specs, owner ratings and estimated price — plus our verdict on which to buy.
DFRobot
micro:Maqueen Plus V2
Advanced STEM robot for micro:bit
$49.90est.
DFRobot
Romeo BLE Control Board
Arduino robot board with motor driver
$24.90est.
Our verdict
On balance the DFRobot micro:Maqueen Plus V2 is the stronger pick, edging out the DFRobot Romeo BLE Control Board on owner rating. That said, the Romeo BLE Control Board can still be the right call depending on your specific requirements and budget.
Specs side by side
| Metric | micro:Maqueen Plus V2 | Romeo BLE Control Board |
|---|---|---|
| Owner rating | 4.6 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Estimated price | $49.90 | $24.90 |
| Payload | 0.2 kg | 0.05 kg |
| Reach | — | — |
| Repeatability | ±20 mm | ±20 mm |
| Power draw | 5 W | 3 W |
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger figure on each metric. Prices are estimates and may differ from the retailer's live price.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the micro:Maqueen Plus V2 or the Romeo BLE Control Board?
On balance the DFRobot micro:Maqueen Plus V2 is the stronger pick, edging out the DFRobot Romeo BLE Control Board on owner rating. That said, the Romeo BLE Control Board can still be the right call depending on your specific requirements and budget.
Which costs less, the micro:Maqueen Plus V2 or the Romeo BLE Control Board?
Based on our current estimated pricing, the DFRobot Romeo BLE Control Board carries the lower price at $24.90. Prices are estimates and change often — tap through to the retailer for the live price before deciding.
What type of robots are the micro:Maqueen Plus V2 and Romeo BLE Control Board?
Both are in our Education & Maker category. The micro:Maqueen Plus V2 is advanced STEM robot for micro:bit, while the Romeo BLE Control Board is arduino robot board with motor driver.