H2 vs Phoenix: which robot wins?
Unitree's H2 against Sanctuary AI's Phoenix — price, capability, availability, and a verdict you can act on.
| H2 | Phoenix | |
|---|---|---|
| EST. PRICE | $29,900* | Enterprise pricing |
| HEIGHT | Full-size* | ~5′7″ / 170 cm |
| WEIGHT | Heavier than G1* | ~70 kg* |
| PAYLOAD | Moderate* | ~25 kg* |
| RUNTIME | Manufacturer figure* | Tethered/battery options* |
| DEXTERITY | Multi-joint hands* | 20-DOF hands — class-leading touch* |
| AVAILABILITY | For sale | Industrial only |
| WHICHBOT SCORE | 7.8 / 10 | 7.7 / 10 |
| OUR TAKE | Unitree’s flagship. Full-size, considerably more capable than the G1, and priced for institutions and serious developers rather than hobbyists. | The hands specialist. Sanctuary bet everything on human-grade fingers and touch — the hardest problem, and the one that unlocks the most jobs. |
* Prices are estimates from public statements and filings. Availability changes weekly.
Detailed comparison: H2 vs Phoenix
H2 scores 7.8/10 in our independent evaluation; Phoenix scores 7.7/10. That 0.09999999999999964-point gap reflects real differences in capability or value, but Phoenix 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. Phoenix is best for: Believers that dexterity — not walking — is what makes humanoids useful.
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 Phoenix are both worth evaluating — the right call depends on which robot's documented strengths match your actual workflow.
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 PHOENIX IF…
- Believers that dexterity — not walking — is what makes humanoids useful.
- Arguably the most human-like hands and haptics in the industry
- Teleop-to-autonomy training pipeline generates rare manipulation data