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Comparing XSTO M4, XSTO X12
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| Specification | Self-balancing powerchair XSTO M4 | Stair-climbing mobility robot XSTO X12 |
|---|---|---|
| At a glance | ||
| In short | A compact, self-levelling powerchair that folds down for the car boot. | A stair-climbing, all-terrain mobility robot that keeps its seat level. |
| Good for | At home, Travel, Tight spaces, Outdoors | Stairs, Outdoors, Rough ground, At home |
| Climbs stairs | No | Yes, with you seated |
| UK class | Not stated by XSTO | Not stated by XSTO |
| UK sellers found | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Maximum load | 115 kg (253.5 lb)Maximum load (user plus luggage) | 136 kgMaximum load (user plus luggage) |
| Range | 15 km (9.3 miles)Quoted range | 35 kmRange on flat ground |
| Top speed | 6 km/h (3.7 mph)Maximum speed | 0–12 km/hSpeed range |
| Slope / climbing | 10°Maximum slope | 15° on wheels, 40° on tracksClimbing ability |
| Obstacle clearance | 50 mm (2 in) | 100 mm front / 220 mm rear |
| Gap crossing width | 100 mm (3.9 in) | Under 180 mm on wheels, under 300 mm on tracks |
| Turning | 820 mm (32.3 in)Minimum turning radius | Not listed |
| Stair-climbing speed | Not listed | 25 steps a minute up, 30 down |
| Stairs | ||
| Step height | Not listed | Step height under 200 mm, stair angle under 35°Compatible steps |
| Landing space needed | Not listed | L-shaped turn 1400 × 1400 mm; U-shaped turn 1400 × 2000 mm |
| Drive modes | Not listed | Four-wheel mode, wheel-and-track hybrid mode, twin-track mode |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 51.5 kg (113.5 lb)Weight without battery | 115 kg (UK distributor quotes 112.8 kg)Weight without batteries |
| Folded (L × W × H) | 1040 × 580 × 570 mm (40.9 × 22.8 × 22.4 in) | 1200 × 685 × 617 mm (store page; 1185 mm long on the corporate page) |
| Unfolded (L × W × H) | 1035 × 580 × 930 mm (40.8 × 22.8 × 36.6 in) | 1210 × 685 × 1550 mm |
| At highest seat position (L × W × H) | 980 × 580 × 1080 mm (38.6 × 22.8 × 42.5 in) | Not listed |
| Seating | ||
| Seat height | 347–650 mm (13.7–25.6 in)Seat height range | 490–762 mmSeat height (lifting range) |
| Armrest adjustment | Up and down | Not listed |
| Legrest | Manual folding | Manual |
| Footrest | Fixed pedals | Not listed |
| Seat tilt | Not listed | -8° to 40° |
| Backrest recline | Not listed | 90–121° |
| Seat size range | Not listed | Depth 380–435 mm; width 390–440 mm |
| Boarding | Not listed | From the front or the side |
| Battery | ||
| Battery | Lithium, 25.55 V 15.5 Ah (listed in the box contents as 24 V 15.6 Ah) | Two lithium batteries, 25.2 V 25.6 Ah eachBatteries |
| Charge time | 4 hours (spec table) | 6.5 hours × 2 |
| Optional travel battery | 24 V 10.4 Ah, sold separately | Not listed |
| Controls | ||
| Control methods | Joystick, Bluetooth remote, smartphone app | Not listed |
| Joystick mounting | Interchangeable left or right | Not listed |
| Wheels | ||
| Front wheels | Omni-directional | Not listed |
| Rear wheels | 10-inch solid tyres | Not listed |
| Lighting | ||
| Lighting system | Not listed for the M4 | Not listed |
| Safety | ||
| Sensors | Not listed | LiDAR collision warning, rear parking radar, alert for a drop or step ahead |
| Protection | ||
| Water protection rating | IPX4 | Not listed |
| Next steps | ||
| Find out more | Full details for XSTO M4 XSTO’s page for XSTO M4 (opens in a new tab) | Full details for XSTO X12 XSTO’s page for XSTO X12 (opens in a new tab) |
Figures are XSTO’s published specifications, checked September 2026. “Not listed” means we did not find that figure for that model. Always confirm the details that matter to you with the seller.