G1 vs H2: which robot wins?
Unitree's G1 against Unitree's H2 — price, capability, availability, and a verdict you can act on.
| G1 | H2 | |
|---|---|---|
| EST. PRICE | $13,500 | $29,900* |
| HEIGHT | 4"-3"- / 130 cm | Full-size* |
| WEIGHT | ~35 kg | Heavier than G1* |
| PAYLOAD | 3 kg | Moderate* |
| RUNTIME | ~2 hrs | Manufacturer figure* |
| DEXTERITY | 23""43 DOF depending on config | Multi-joint hands* |
| AVAILABILITY | Buy today | For sale |
| WHICHBOT SCORE | 7.2 / 10 | 7.8 / 10 |
| OUR TAKE | The cheapest way to own a real humanoid right now. Smaller and more of a developer platform than a housekeeper - but it ships. | 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: G1 vs H2
G1 scores 7.2/10 in our independent evaluation; H2 scores 7.8/10. That 0.5999999999999996-point gap is real but not decisive — G1 may still be the right fit depending on your use case.
G1 is best for: Tinkerers, developers, and early adopters who want hardware in hand now. 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. G1 and H2 are both worth evaluating — the right call depends on which robot's documented strengths match your actual workflow.
CHOOSE THE G1 IF…
- Tinkerers, developers, and early adopters who want hardware in hand now.
- You can actually buy it, today
- Lowest price of any real humanoid
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