T1 vs G1: Which Is Better in 2026?
Independent spec-by-spec comparison of the Booster Robotics T1 Humanoid Robot and Unitree G1 Humanoid Robot. Real pricing, verified specs, no affiliate bias.
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.
Unitree
Unitree official (verified) · Updated 2026-07
$13,500 direct from Unitree (on backorder as of July 2026); US dealers list the base G1 nearer $17,990. EDU configurations run $43,900–$73,900. Unitree cut this from the $16,000 launch price in late 2025.
Payload
3 kg
T1 is 170% more expensive than G1
Price Comparison
T1
~$22,000–$51,000
Reseller listings (wide spread — configuration dependent)
G1
$13,500
Unitree official (verified)
✓ Lower priceThe T1 costs 170% more than the G1.
Winner by Category
Full Spec Comparison
| Spec | T1 | G1 |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | — | 3 kg |
| Max Speed | 5 m/s | — |
| Weight | 30 kg | 35 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom | 23 | 23-43 |
| Height | 118 cm | 127 cm |
| Battery Life | 2 h | 2 h |
Our Verdict
On price, the G1 comes in 170% cheaper than the T1 — a meaningful gap if budget is the primary constraint.
**Choose the G1** 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
T1
- ✓robot soccer and competitions
- ✓locomotion research
- ✓university labs
- ✓developer platforms
G1
- ✓university research
- ✓corporate R&D
- ✓robotics education
- ✓entertainment
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T1 vs G1 — FAQ
Is the T1 or the G1 cheaper?
The G1 is cheaper at $13,500, versus ~$22,000–$51,000 for the T1 — a 170% difference.
Which is better, the T1 or the G1?
The G1 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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