CR5A vs M1 Pro: Which Is Better in 2026?
Independent spec-by-spec comparison of the DOBOT CR5A Collaborative Robot and DOBOT M1 Pro SCARA Robotic Arm. Real pricing, verified specs, no affiliate bias.
DOBOT
Top3DShop (verified) · Updated 2026-03
Payload
5 kg
Reach
900 mm
Axes
6
Repeatability
0.02 mm
DOBOT
Top3DShop (verified) · Updated 2026-03
Payload
1.5 kg
Reach
400 mm
Axes
4
CR5A is 306% more expensive than M1 Pro
Price Comparison
CR5A
$24,320
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M1 Pro
$5,990
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✓ Lower priceThe CR5A costs 306% more than the M1 Pro.
Winner by Category
Full Spec Comparison
| Spec | CR5A | M1 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 5 kg | 1.5 kg |
| Reach | 900 mm | 400 mm |
| Axes | 6 | 4 |
| Repeatability | 0.02 mm | — |
| Max Speed | 2 m/s | — |
| Weight | 25 kg | — |
| IP Rating | IP54 | — |
Our Verdict
On price, the M1 Pro comes in 306% cheaper than the CR5A — a meaningful gap if budget is the primary constraint.
For payload capacity, the CR5A handles 5kg vs the M1 Pro's 1.5kg — a 233% advantage for heavier tasks.
This is a close match.
Choose the CR5A for higher payload applications.
Choose the M1 Pro for budget-conscious deployments.
Best For
CR5A
- ✓machine tending
- ✓polishing
- ✓assembly
- ✓bin picking
- ✓quality inspection
M1 Pro
- ✓SCARA tasks
- ✓pick and place
- ✓sorting
- ✓light industrial
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