NEO Gamma vs Iron: which robot wins?
1X Technologies's NEO Gamma against XPeng's Iron — price, capability, availability, and a verdict you can act on.
| NEO Gamma | Iron | |
|---|---|---|
| EST. PRICE | $20,000* | Not yet priced |
| HEIGHT | 5"-6"- / 168 cm | ~5′8″ / 173 cm |
| WEIGHT | ~30 kg | ~70 kg* |
| PAYLOAD | 15 kg | Factory task class* |
| RUNTIME | ~4 hrs | Undisclosed |
| DEXTERITY | Soft-actuated, human-level range | ~60+ total DOF; humanlike gait* |
| AVAILABILITY | Home pilot | Coming |
| WHICHBOT SCORE | 8.4 / 10 | 7.5 / 10 |
| OUR TAKE | The only humanoid actually living in houses today. Soft-body design, quiet, built for safety around kids and pets. | 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: NEO Gamma vs Iron
NEO Gamma scores 8.4/10 in our independent evaluation; Iron scores 7.5/10. That 0.9000000000000004-point gap reflects real differences in capability or value, but Iron may still win if its strengths match your priorities.
NEO Gamma is best for: Households that want a robot around people, kids, and pets as early as possible. 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. NEO Gamma and Iron are both worth evaluating — the right call depends on which robot's documented strengths match your actual workflow.
CHOOSE THE NEO GAMMA IF…
- Households that want a robot around people, kids, and pets as early as possible.
- Actually deployed in real homes right now
- Soft-body, quiet design made for living spaces
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