Head to head · updated 2026-07-19
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 | $16,000 | $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.
WHICHBOT VERDICT
For most buyers we give the nod to R1 thanks to a lower estimated price. But it's closer than the score suggests: G1 wins if your priority is tinkerers, developers, and early adopters who want hardware in hand now.
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
Frequently asked
Which is better, the G1 or the R1?
It depends on your goal. Tinkerers, developers, and early adopters who want hardware in hand now. By contrast: Developers, schools, and enthusiasts who want hands-on humanoid access at hobbyist prices. Our scores: G1 7.2/10, R1 7.4/10.
How do the prices compare: G1 vs R1?
G1: $16,000. R1: $5,900. Figures compiled from public sources as of July 2026; service and lease pricing is quoted per project.
Can I get either of them today?
G1: Buy today — Orderable today. Unitree also became the first humanoid-robot IPO in 2026, signalling scale-up ahead. R1: For sale — Orderable now — the price breakthrough that put a real humanoid under $6k and reset the entire market’s expectations.
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