Head to head · updated 2026-10-04

H2 vs Iron: which robot wins?

Unitree's H2 against XPeng's Iron — price, capability, availability, and a verdict you can act on.

	H2	Iron
EST. PRICE	$29,900*	Not yet priced
HEIGHT	Full-size*	~5′8″ / 173 cm
WEIGHT	Heavier than G1*	~70 kg*
PAYLOAD	Moderate*	Factory task class*
RUNTIME	Manufacturer figure*	Undisclosed
DEXTERITY	Multi-joint hands*	~60+ total DOF; humanlike gait*
AVAILABILITY	For sale	Coming
WHICHBOT SCORE	7.8 / 10	7.5 / 10
OUR TAKE	Unitree’s flagship. Full-size, considerably more capable than the G1, and priced for institutions and serious developers rather than hobbyists.	China’s answer to Optimus — an EV maker converting its car-factory muscle into humanoids, starting on its own production lines.

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

Detailed comparison: H2 vs Iron

H2 scores 7.8/10 in our independent evaluation; Iron scores 7.5/10. That 0.2999999999999998-point gap reflects real differences in capability or value, but Iron may still win if its strengths match your priorities.

H2 is best for: Research labs, universities and companies who need a full-size platform and have outgrown the G1. Iron is best for: Tracking whether the Tesla playbook works twice — this time from Guangzhou.

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. H2 and Iron are both worth evaluating — the right call depends on which robot's documented strengths match your actual workflow.

WHICHBOT VERDICT

For most buyers we give the nod to H2 thanks to the fact you can actually get it today. But it's closer than the score suggests: Iron wins if your priority is tracking whether the tesla playbook works twice — this time from guangzhou.

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

CHOOSE THE IRON IF…

Tracking whether the Tesla playbook works twice — this time from Guangzhou.
EV-manufacturer scale and supply chain behind it
Notably humanlike gait and hands in public demos

Frequently asked

Which is better, the H2 or the Iron?

It depends on your goal. Research labs, universities and companies who need a full-size platform and have outgrown the G1. By contrast: Tracking whether the Tesla playbook works twice — this time from Guangzhou. Our scores: H2 7.8/10, Iron 7.5/10.

How do the prices compare: H2 vs Iron?

H2: $29,900. Iron: Not yet priced. Figures compiled from public sources as of July 2026; service and lease pricing is quoted per project.

Can I get either of them today?

H2: For sale — Shipping since April 2026 — Unitree’s full-size flagship, sitting well above the G1 in both capability and price. Iron: Coming — Working in XPeng’s EV factories and showrooms, with the company targeting large-scale production — the clearest Chinese echo of the Tesla playbook.

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