Head to head · updated 2026-10-04

Apollo vs H1: which robot wins?

Apptronik's Apollo against Unitree's H1 — price, capability, availability, and a verdict you can act on.

	Apollo	H1
EST. PRICE	Lease only	$90,000*
HEIGHT	5"-8"- / 173 cm	~5′11″ / 180 cm
WEIGHT	~73 kg	~47 kg
PAYLOAD	25 kg	~30 kg peak force class*
RUNTIME	~4 hrs (swappable)	~2–4 hrs*
DEXTERITY	Modular, swappable batteries	Legs-first design; hands optional
AVAILABILITY	Commercial only	For sale
WHICHBOT SCORE	7.9 / 10	7.9 / 10
OUR TAKE	Built like a forklift with hands - swappable batteries, warehouse-first. A workhorse, not a roommate.	The full-size humanoid you can actually buy. A world-class walking and running platform — bring your own application.

* Prices are estimates from public statements and filings. Availability changes weekly.

Detailed comparison: Apollo vs H1

Apollo scores 7.9/10 in our independent evaluation; H1 scores 7.9/10. The two robots score identically — the right one depends on your specific use case rather than overall quality.

Apollo is best for: Warehouse and manufacturing operators - not home buyers. H1 is best for: Labs, universities, and serious developers who want full-size hardware now.

Our scoring weighs five factors: autonomous capability, independent verification (third-party evidence scores higher than manufacturer claims), commercial deployment scale, price-to-capability ratio, and real-world availability today. Neither robot here is scored on marketing alone. Apollo and H1 are both worth evaluating — the right call depends on which robot's documented strengths match your actual workflow.

WHICHBOT VERDICT

If you're a consumer, this one decides itself: H1 is the only one of the two you can realistically get — Apollo is commercial-only. Apollo may score higher on raw capability, but a robot you can't buy scores zero in your living room.

CHOOSE THE APOLLO IF…

Warehouse and manufacturing operators - not home buyers.
Highest payload of any humanoid in this index (25 kg)
Hot-swappable batteries = continuous shifts

CHOOSE THE H1 IF…

Labs, universities, and serious developers who want full-size hardware now.
Genuinely for sale today, not a waitlist
Outstanding locomotion — among the fastest walking speeds in class

Frequently asked

Which is better, the Apollo or the H1?

It depends on your goal. Warehouse and manufacturing operators - not home buyers. By contrast: Labs, universities, and serious developers who want full-size hardware now. Our scores: Apollo 7.9/10, H1 7.9/10.

How do the prices compare: Apollo vs H1?

Apollo: Lease only. H1: $90,000. Figures compiled from public sources as of July 2026; service and lease pricing is quoted per project.

Can I get either of them today?

Apollo: Commercial only — Commercial deployments in warehousing and manufacturing, including work with major logistics partners. H1: For sale — Actually purchasable — one of the few full-size humanoids you can order today, shipping to labs, universities, and developers worldwide.

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