CR5A vs CS66: Which Is Better in 2026?

Independent spec-by-spec comparison of the DOBOT CR5A Collaborative Robot and Elite Robots CS66 Collaborative Robot. Real pricing, verified specs, no affiliate bias.

C

DOBOT

$24,320Verified

Top3DShop (verified) · Updated 2026-07

Payload

5 kg

Reach

900 mm

Axes

6

Repeatability

0.02 mm

CEISO 13849-1ISO 10218-1ISO/TS 15066
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C

Elite Robot

Contact for pricingEstimate

Quote-only (Elite Robots publishes no list price) · Updated 2026-07

Elite Robots does not publish list pricing and no verified CS66 figure exists. US distributors indicate the CS series starts around $14,500 for the smallest model, so expect the CS66 above that. Quote-only — we will publish a figure here when we can verify one.

Payload

6 kg

Reach

914 mm

Axes

6

Repeatability

0.03 mm

CEISO 13849-1

Price Comparison

CR5A

$24,320

Top3DShop (verified)

CS66

Contact for pricing

Quote-only (Elite Robots publishes no list price)

Winner by Category

Category
CR5A
CS66
Price
$24,320
Contact for pricing
Payload
5 kg
6 kg
Winner
Reach
900 mm
914 mm
Winner
Precision
±0.02 mm
Winner
±0.03 mm
Max Speed
2 m/s
Value for Money
Higher cost/spec
Higher cost/spec

Full Spec Comparison

SpecCR5ACS66
Payload5 kg6 kg
Reach900 mm914 mm
Axes66
Repeatability0.02 mm0.03 mm
Max Speed2 m/s
Weight25 kg
IP RatingIP54IP65
Certifications
CEISO 13849-1ISO 10218-1ISO/TS 15066
CEISO 13849-1

Our Verdict

For payload capacity, the CS66 handles 6kg vs the CR5A's 5kg — a 20% advantage for heavier tasks.

**Choose the CS66** if you need the stronger all-round performer across specs and value.

**Choose the CR5A** if its specific strengths — such as ecosystem support — align with your use case.

Best For

CR5A

  • machine tending
  • polishing
  • assembly
  • bin picking
  • quality inspection

CS66

  • machine tending
  • assembly
  • quality inspection
  • packaging

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CR5A vs CS66 — FAQ

What's the difference between the CR5A and the CS66?

The main differences are payload (5 kg vs 6 kg) and reach (900 mm vs 914 mm). Pricing, certifications, and country of origin differ too — see the full spec table above.

Which is better, the CR5A or the CS66?

The CS66 wins on more categories overall (price, payload, precision, speed, and value). Choose the CR5A if its specific strengths match your use case — see our verdict above.

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