G1 vs H2: Which Is Better in 2026?
Independent spec-by-spec comparison of the Unitree G1 Humanoid Robot and Unitree H2 Humanoid Robot. Real pricing, verified specs, no affiliate bias.
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
Unitree
Unitree official store (verified) · Updated 2026-07
$29,900 is Unitree's international list price. North American buyers pay more through the regional partner — H2 from $40,900 and the developer-focused EDU edition from $68,900. The base unit ships with non-functional placeholder hands, and the listing showed out of stock in July 2026, routing buyers to sales.
G1 is 55% cheaper than H2
Price Comparison
G1
$13,500
Unitree official (verified)
✓ Lower priceH2
$29,900
Unitree official store (verified)
The H2 costs 55% more than the G1.
Winner by Category
Full Spec Comparison
| Spec | G1 | H2 |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 3 kg | — |
| Weight | 35 kg | 65 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom | 23-43 | 31 |
| Height | 127 cm | 170 cm |
| Battery Life | 2 h | — |
Our Verdict
On price, the G1 comes in 121% cheaper than the H2 — 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 H2** if its specific strengths — such as ecosystem support — align with your use case.
Best For
G1
- ✓university research
- ✓corporate R&D
- ✓robotics education
- ✓entertainment
H2
- ✓research
- ✓enterprise pilots
- ✓industrial prototyping
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G1 vs H2 — FAQ
Is the G1 or the H2 cheaper?
The G1 is cheaper at $13,500, versus $29,900 for the H2 — a 55% difference.
Which is better, the G1 or the H2?
The G1 wins on more categories overall (price, payload, precision, speed, and value). Choose the H2 if its specific strengths match your use case — see our verdict above.
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