How to Choose a Table Tennis Robot: 9 Things to Compare
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This table tennis robot buying guide covers the 9 specs that matter most when you compare robots. The explanations apply to any robot. The examples are the three PONGBOT robots we cover, the Nova S Pro, Omni S Plus and Halo S Pro, compared in PONGBOT Nova S Pro vs Omni S Plus vs Halo S Pro. They are not the whole market, so treat the ranges below as examples, not limits. All values are as listed by PONGBOT.
1. Setup type
Where the robot sits decides how much room it needs and whether it attaches to your table.
- Nova S Pro: portable table-top serving robot
- Omni S Plus: clip-on (clamp) serving robot
- Halo S Pro: floor-standing serving robot
2. Ball capacity
A bigger hopper means fewer stops to refill.
- Nova S Pro: 150 balls
- Omni S Plus and Halo S Pro: 250 balls
3. Spin
More spin and more spin levels let you practice against a wider range of serves and returns.
- Nova S Pro: up to 60 r/s, 21 levels, 9 spin variations
- Omni S Plus: up to 80 r/s, 11 levels, 360° spin
- Halo S Pro: up to 100 r/s, 23 levels, 360° spin, with a 0.66 s spin switch
PONGBOT doesn’t list a spin switch time for the Nova S Pro or the Omni S Plus.
4. Oscillation
Oscillation changes where the balls go. With automatic oscillation, the robot moves the feed for you; with manual adjustment, you set it by hand.
- Nova S Pro: manual left/right, vertical and side adjustment
- Omni S Plus and Halo S Pro: automatic left/right oscillation, with vertical and side adjustment
5. Controls
An app or a controller lets you change settings and start drills without walking to the robot.
- Nova S Pro: app or remote (Bluetooth)
- Omni S Plus: app (Bluetooth). PONGBOT’s page mentions a remote, but the In the Box list doesn’t include one.
- Halo S Pro: app or E-Pad S touchscreen (Bluetooth)
6. Preset drills
Preset drills change placement, spin and pace for you during a session.
- Nova S Pro: 264
- Omni S Plus: 198
- Halo S Pro: 702
7. Ball recovery net
A recovery net catches the balls you hit, so you spend less time collecting them from the floor.
- Nova S Pro: not in the box; PONGBOT sells it as a bundle add-on
- Omni S Plus: in the box, with 4 net clamps
- Halo S Pro: in the box
8. Weight and size
Check the weight if you will move the robot, and the size if space is tight.
| Robot | Weight | Size (as listed) |
|---|---|---|
| Nova S Pro | 4 kg (about 9 lb) | 465 × 325 × 176 mm |
| Omni S Plus | 9 kg (about 20 lb) | 620 × 270 × 330 mm |
| Halo S Pro | 11 kg (about 24 lb) | 320 × 330 × 1083 mm |
In inches: Nova S Pro about 18.3 × 12.8 × 6.9 in, Omni S Plus about 24.4 × 10.6 × 13.0 in, Halo S Pro about 12.6 × 13.0 × 42.6 in. The Halo S Pro stands 1083 mm (about 42.6 in) tall.
9. Price tier
Prices change often, so we group robots by price tier instead of showing prices.
- $: Nova S Pro
- $$: Omni S Plus
- $$$: Halo S Pro
What’s the same across these robots
PONGBOT lists the same ball speed for all three, 2–15 m/s (about 4–34 mph), and the same ball frequency, 30–90 balls per minute (11 levels). The number of speed levels differs: 11 on the Omni S Plus and 21 on the Halo S Pro; PONGBOT doesn’t list it for the Nova S Pro. All three run from an adapter, AC 100–240 V.
We haven’t covered PONGBOT’s warranty terms here; check the PONGBOT store before buying.
Which robot fits you
| If you want… | Look at… |
|---|---|
| Lightest, sits on the table | Nova S Pro (Best budget) |
| Automatic oscillation, net included | Omni S Plus (Best overall) |
| Most spin and drills | Halo S Pro (Best premium) |
| Touchscreen controller | Halo S Pro |
How we researched
This guide is research-based. We did not test these robots ourselves. Every value comes from PONGBOT’s own product pages for the Nova S Pro, the Omni S Series (Omni S Plus) and the Halo S Pro, read on September 30, 2026, including their specifications and what is in the box.
FAQ
What’s the difference between a table-top, clip-on and floor-standing robot?
It is where the robot sits. Among the robots in this guide, the Nova S Pro sits on the table and is the lightest, at 4 kg (about 9 lb); its ball recovery net is a bundle add-on. The Omni S Plus clamps onto the table, weighs 9 kg (about 20 lb) and comes with a ball recovery net and 4 net clamps. The Halo S Pro stands on the floor, weighs 11 kg (about 24 lb), is 1083 mm (about 42.6 in) tall and comes with a ball recovery net.
How much space does a table tennis robot need?
It depends on the setup type. PONGBOT lists 465 × 325 × 176 mm (about 18.3 × 12.8 × 6.9 in) for the table-top Nova S Pro and 620 × 270 × 330 mm (about 24.4 × 10.6 × 13.0 in) for the clip-on Omni S Plus. The floor-standing Halo S Pro measures 320 × 330 × 1083 mm (about 12.6 × 13.0 × 42.6 in), so it needs floor space next to the table rather than space on it. PONGBOT doesn’t list how much clearance to leave around any of them.
Does a table tennis robot need to be plugged in?
For these three, PONGBOT lists an adapter, AC 100–240 V. PONGBOT also lists a Nova S Pro bundle with a power bank (ships to US & EU only); runtime on the power bank isn’t listed.
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