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    Differences between LEGO® MINDSTORMS® EV3 Home and Education Editions

    While the two versions of LEGO® MINDSTORMS® EV3 offer a similar experience, the Education Edition is designed for classroom use while the Home Edition is the best pick for individual LEGO® fans to use at home.

    The following table provides a more detailed breakdown of what’s included in each set:
     

      Education Home
    Models

    Robot Educator, GyroBoy, Color Sorter, Puppy, Robot Arm

    		 Official: TRACK3R, EV3RSTORM,​ ​ SPIK3R, ​R3PTAR, GRIPP3R​ Bonus: BOBB3E, BANNER PRINT3R, RAC3 TRUCK, INOR3X, KRAZ3, EV3D4, EL3CTRIC GUITAR, EV3MEG, EV3 GAME,  MR. B3AM, ROBODOZ3R, WACK3M
    Software Free download:
    Includes Education-specific features like lesson plans and data logging     		Free download
    Pieces 541 601
    Battery Rechargeable Battery Not included
    Sensors
    • 1 x Ultrasonic Sensor (45504)
    • 1 x Gyro Sensor (45505)
    • 1 x Light Sensor (45506)
    • 2 x Touch Sensor (45507)
    • 1 x Touch Sensor (45507)
    • 1 x Color Sensor (45506)
    • 1 x Infrared Sensor (45509)
    Storage Storage box and storage tray Standard cardboard set box
    Remote Not included 1 x Infrared Beacon (remote)
    Building Instructions Printed instructions are included for Robot Educator.

    All others are in software.     		Printed instructions are included for TRACK3R. All others are in software.