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.
Detailed comparison: Optimus Gen 3 vs NEO Gamma
Optimus Gen 3 scores 8.1/10 in our independent evaluation; NEO Gamma scores 8.4/10. That 0.3000000000000007-point gap is real but not decisive — Optimus Gen 3 may still be the right fit depending on your use case.
Optimus Gen 3 is best for: Buyers who want to bet on the biggest ecosystem and can wait for a consumer launch. NEO Gamma is best for: Households that want a robot around people, kids, and pets as early as possible.
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. Optimus Gen 3 and NEO Gamma are both worth evaluating — the right call depends on which robot's documented strengths match your actual workflow.
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