AUBO-i5 vs FR5: Which Is Better in 2026?

Independent spec-by-spec comparison of the AUBO-i5 Collaborative Robot and FAIRINO FR5 Collaborative Robot. Real pricing, verified specs, no affiliate bias.

A

AUBO

~$6,000–$10,000Estimate

Industry estimate · Updated 2026-03

Payload

5 kg

Reach

924 mm

Axes

6

Repeatability

0.02 mm

CEUL
VS
F

FAIRINO

$6,999Verified

Top3DShop (verified) · Updated 2026-07

Payload

5 kg

Reach

922 mm

Axes

6

Repeatability

0.02 mm

CEPLd Cat 3

AUBO-i5 is 14% more expensive than FR5

Price Comparison

AUBO-i5

~$6,000–$10,000

Industry estimate

FR5

$6,999

Top3DShop (verified)

✓ Lower price

The AUBO-i5 costs 14% more than the FR5.

Winner by Category

Category
AUBO-i5
FR5
Price
$8,000
$6,999
Winner
Payload
5 kg
Winner
5 kg
Reach
924 mm
Winner
922 mm
Precision
±0.02 mm
Winner
±0.02 mm
Max Speed
Value for Money
Higher cost/spec
Better value
Winner

Full Spec Comparison

SpecAUBO-i5FR5
Payload5 kg5 kg
Reach924 mm922 mm
Axes66
Repeatability0.02 mm0.02 mm
Certifications
CEUL
CEPLd Cat 3

Our Verdict

On price, the FR5 comes in 14% cheaper than the AUBO-i5 — a meaningful gap if budget is the primary constraint.

Both robots share the same 5kg payload capacity, making this a wash for most applications.

**Choose the AUBO-i5** if you need the stronger all-round performer across specs and value.

**Choose the FR5** if its specific strengths — such as lower price — align with your use case.

Best For

AUBO-i5

  • pick and place
  • CNC tending
  • assembly
  • general manufacturing

FR5

  • general manufacturing
  • assembly
  • machine tending
  • precision pick-and-place

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AUBO-i5 vs FR5 — FAQ

Is the AUBO-i5 or the FR5 cheaper?

The FR5 is cheaper at $6,999, versus ~$6,000–$10,000 for the AUBO-i5 — a 14% difference.

What's the difference between the AUBO-i5 and the FR5?

The main differences are reach (924 mm vs 922 mm). Pricing, certifications, and country of origin differ too — see the full spec table above.

Which is better, the AUBO-i5 or the FR5?

The AUBO-i5 wins on more categories overall (price, payload, precision, speed, and value). Choose the FR5 if its specific strengths match your use case — see our verdict above.

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