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.
DOBOT
Top3DShop (verified) · Updated 2026-07
Payload
5 kg
Reach
900 mm
Axes
6
Repeatability
0.02 mm
Elite Robot
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
Price Comparison
CR5A
$24,320
Top3DShop (verified)
CS66
Contact for pricing
Quote-only (Elite Robots publishes no list price)
Winner by Category
Full Spec Comparison
| Spec | CR5A | CS66 |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 5 kg | 6 kg |
| Reach | 900 mm | 914 mm |
| Axes | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability | 0.02 mm | 0.03 mm |
| Max Speed | 2 m/s | — |
| Weight | 25 kg | — |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP65 |
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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