K1 vs T1: Which Is Better in 2026?
Independent spec-by-spec comparison of the Booster Robotics K1 Education Humanoid and Booster Robotics T1 Humanoid Robot. Real pricing, verified specs, no affiliate bias.
Booster Robotics
Booster inquiry pricing (from $5,999) · Updated 2026-07
Booster advertises the K1 from $5,999 through an inquiry route rather than a checkout. That is the Geek edition floor; the Edu and Pro editions add compute and sensing and cost more. The K1 sold out within hours of its CES 2026 unveiling, so lead times matter as much as price — confirm both in writing.
Booster Robotics
Reseller listings (wide spread — configuration dependent) · Updated 2026-07
T1 pricing varies more than almost any humanoid we track. One source lists roughly $22,000; US channels quote from $29,800 for the Basic build up to about $50,925 for a Standard build with grippers, with resellers around $33,949 in between. The spread is configuration, not regional arbitrage — always confirm which build and whether hands are included.
K1 is 75% cheaper than T1
Price Comparison
K1
~$5,999–$12,000
Booster inquiry pricing (from $5,999)
✓ Lower priceT1
~$22,000–$51,000
Reseller listings (wide spread — configuration dependent)
The T1 costs 75% more than the K1.
Winner by Category
Full Spec Comparison
| Spec | K1 | T1 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Speed | — | 5 m/s |
| Weight | 20 kg | 30 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom | 22 | 23 |
| Height | 95 cm | 118 cm |
| Battery Life | — | 2 h |
Our Verdict
On price, the K1 comes in 306% cheaper than the T1 — a meaningful gap if budget is the primary constraint.
**Choose the K1** if you need the stronger all-round performer across specs and value.
**Choose the T1** if its specific strengths — such as ecosystem support — align with your use case.
Best For
K1
- ✓STEM education
- ✓university teaching labs
- ✓robot soccer
- ✓entry-level humanoid research
T1
- ✓robot soccer and competitions
- ✓locomotion research
- ✓university labs
- ✓developer platforms
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K1 vs T1 — FAQ
Is the K1 or the T1 cheaper?
The K1 is cheaper at ~$5,999–$12,000, versus ~$22,000–$51,000 for the T1 — a 75% difference.
Which is better, the K1 or the T1?
The K1 wins on more categories overall (price, payload, precision, speed, and value). Choose the T1 if its specific strengths match your use case — see our verdict above.
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