Head to head · updated 2026-07-04
Optimus Gen 3 vs NEO Gamma: which robot wins?
Tesla's Optimus Gen 3 against 1X Technologies's NEO Gamma — price, capability, availability, and a verdict you can act on.
| Optimus Gen 3 | NEO Gamma | |
|---|---|---|
| EST. PRICE | $25,000* | $20,000* |
| HEIGHT | 5′8″ / 173 cm | 5′6″ / 168 cm |
| WEIGHT | ~57 kg | ~30 kg |
| PAYLOAD | 20 kg | 15 kg |
| RUNTIME | ~8 hrs | ~4 hrs |
| DEXTERITY | 28+ DOF (11 per hand) | Soft-actuated, human-level range |
| AVAILABILITY | Waitlist | Home pilot |
| WHICHBOT SCORE | 8.1 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
| OUR TAKE | The volume play. Tesla is converting car production lines to build it — if any robot hits mass-market pricing first, it's this one. | The only humanoid actually living in houses today. Soft-body design, quiet, built for safety around kids and pets. |
* Prices are estimates from public statements and filings. Availability changes weekly.
WHICHBOT VERDICT
For most buyers we give the nod to NEO Gamma thanks to a lower estimated price and the fact you can actually get it today. But it's closer than the score suggests: Optimus Gen 3 wins if your priority is buyers who want to bet on the biggest ecosystem and can wait for a consumer launch.
CHOOSE THE OPTIMUS GEN 3 IF…
- Buyers who want to bet on the biggest ecosystem and can wait for a consumer launch.
- Manufacturing scale nobody else can match
- Tesla's AI/data flywheel from its vehicle fleet
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
Frequently asked
Which is better, the Optimus Gen 3 or the NEO Gamma?
It depends on your goal. Buyers who want to bet on the biggest ecosystem and can wait for a consumer launch. By contrast: Households that want a robot around people, kids, and pets as early as possible. Our scores: Optimus Gen 3 8.1/10, NEO Gamma 8.4/10.
How do the prices compare: Optimus Gen 3 vs NEO Gamma?
Optimus Gen 3: $25,000. NEO Gamma: $20,000. Figures compiled from public sources as of July 2026; service and lease pricing is quoted per project.
Can I get either of them today?
Optimus Gen 3: Waitlist — Tesla has converted Model S/X production lines to build Optimus. No confirmed consumer ship date; industrial/internal deployments first. NEO Gamma: Home pilot — In limited in-home pilot programs now — the only full-size humanoid actually living in consumer houses today.