Apollo vs H2: which robot wins?
Apptronik's Apollo against Unitree's H2 — price, capability, availability, and a verdict you can act on.
| Apollo | H2 | |
|---|---|---|
| EST. PRICE | Lease only | $29,900* |
| HEIGHT | 5"-8"- / 173 cm | Full-size* |
| WEIGHT | ~73 kg | Heavier than G1* |
| PAYLOAD | 25 kg | Moderate* |
| RUNTIME | ~4 hrs (swappable) | Manufacturer figure* |
| DEXTERITY | Modular, swappable batteries | Multi-joint hands* |
| AVAILABILITY | Commercial only | For sale |
| WHICHBOT SCORE | 7.9 / 10 | 7.8 / 10 |
| OUR TAKE | Built like a forklift with hands - swappable batteries, warehouse-first. A workhorse, not a roommate. | Unitree’s flagship. Full-size, considerably more capable than the G1, and priced for institutions and serious developers rather than hobbyists. |
* Prices are estimates from public statements and filings. Availability changes weekly.
Detailed comparison: Apollo vs H2
Apollo scores 7.9/10 in our independent evaluation; H2 scores 7.8/10. That 0.10000000000000053-point gap reflects real differences in capability or value, but H2 may still win if its strengths match your priorities.
Apollo is best for: Warehouse and manufacturing operators - not home buyers. H2 is best for: Research labs, universities and companies who need a full-size platform and have outgrown the G1.
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 H2 are both worth evaluating — the right call depends on which robot's documented strengths match your actual workflow.
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 H2 IF…
- Research labs, universities and companies who need a full-size platform and have outgrown the G1.
- Full-size frame with greater reach and payload than the G1
- Shipping now rather than announced