G1 vs R1: which robot wins?
Unitree's G1 against Unitree's R1 — price, capability, availability, and a verdict you can act on.
| G1 | R1 | |
|---|---|---|
| EST. PRICE | $13,500 | $5,900* |
| HEIGHT | 4"-3"- / 130 cm | ~4′3″ / 121 cm |
| WEIGHT | ~35 kg | ~25 kg |
| PAYLOAD | 3 kg | Light objects* |
| RUNTIME | ~2 hrs | ~1–2 hrs* |
| DEXTERITY | 23""43 DOF depending on config | 26 joint motors* |
| AVAILABILITY | Buy today | For sale |
| WHICHBOT SCORE | 7.2 / 10 | 7.4 / 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. | The price earthquake. A real, walking, flipping humanoid for the cost of a used car — aimed at developers, educators, and early adopters. |
* Prices are estimates from public statements and filings. Availability changes weekly.
Detailed comparison: G1 vs R1
G1 scores 7.2/10 in our independent evaluation; R1 scores 7.4/10. That 0.20000000000000018-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. R1 is best for: Developers, schools, and enthusiasts who want hands-on humanoid access at hobbyist prices.
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 R1 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 R1 IF…
- Developers, schools, and enthusiasts who want hands-on humanoid access at hobbyist prices.
- By far the cheapest credible humanoid on the market
- Light and safe enough for classrooms and homes