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1X NEO vs Unitree R1
The differences that matter, in plain English. Same specs are hidden.
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The short answer
- Pick the 1X NEO for what it can do today.
- Pick the Unitree R1 for being ready to buy.
- The Unitree R1 costs $14,100 less.
| Spec | 1X NEO | Unitree R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $20,000 (Early Access price; a $499 per month subscription is also planned) | $5,900 |
| Skills today | 5 | 4 |
| Works on its own | 3 | 3 |
| Ready to buy | 5 | 8 |
| Value | 5 | 8 |
| Type | Home helper | Humanoid |
| Height | 168 cm | 123 cm |
| Weight | 30 kg | 29 kg |
| Battery | 4 hours | — |
| Hands | Tendon-driven hands, 22 degrees of freedom each | No dexterous hand on the standard model; optional on the EDU version |
| What it does | Has been shown fetching items, putting dishes away and talking with people; harder chores are guided from afar by a 1X Expert | Walks and moves in many lively ways, and takes voice and image commands; mostly used for learning and development |
| Can you buy it? | Pre-order | On sale |
| Released | — | 2025-07 |
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