Nova 5 vs CS66: Which Is Better in 2026?
Independent spec-by-spec comparison of the DOBOT Nova 5 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
800 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
Nova 5
$13,790
Top3DShop (verified)
CS66
Contact for pricing
Quote-only (Elite Robots publishes no list price)
Winner by Category
Full Spec Comparison
| Spec | Nova 5 | CS66 |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 5 kg | 6 kg |
| Reach | 800 mm | 914 mm |
| Axes | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability | 0.02 mm | 0.03 mm |
| Max Speed | 1.5 m/s | — |
| Weight | 14 kg | — |
| IP Rating | — | IP65 |
Our Verdict
For payload capacity, the CS66 handles 6kg vs the Nova 5'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 Nova 5** if its specific strengths — such as ecosystem support — align with your use case.
Best For
Nova 5
- ✓food service
- ✓commercial automation
- ✓retail
- ✓healthcare
CS66
- ✓machine tending
- ✓assembly
- ✓quality inspection
- ✓packaging
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Nova 5 vs CS66 — FAQ
What's the difference between the Nova 5 and the CS66?
The main differences are payload (5 kg vs 6 kg) and reach (800 mm vs 914 mm). Pricing, certifications, and country of origin differ too — see the full spec table above.
Which is better, the Nova 5 or the CS66?
The CS66 wins on more categories overall (price, payload, precision, speed, and value). Choose the Nova 5 if its specific strengths match your use case — see our verdict above.
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