G1 vs R1: Which Is Better in 2026?
Independent spec-by-spec comparison of the Unitree G1 Humanoid Robot and Unitree R1 Humanoid Robot. Real pricing, verified specs, no affiliate bias.
Unitree
Unitree official (verified) · Updated 2026-03
Basic model $13,500; EDU Standard $43,500; EDU Ultimate $73,900
Payload
3 kg
Unitree
Unitree official (verified) · Updated 2026-03
G1 is 176% more expensive than R1
Price Comparison
G1
$13,500
Unitree official (verified)
R1
$4,900
Unitree official (verified)
✓ Lower priceThe G1 costs 176% more than the R1.
Winner by Category
Full Spec Comparison
| Spec | G1 | R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 3 kg | — |
| Weight | 35 kg | 29 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom | 23-43 | 20-26 |
| Height | 127 cm | 123 cm |
| Battery Life | 2 h | — |
Our Verdict
On price, the R1 comes in 176% cheaper than the G1 — a meaningful gap if budget is the primary constraint.
This is a close match.
Choose the G1 for higher payload applications.
Choose the R1 for budget-conscious deployments.
Best For
G1
- ✓university research
- ✓corporate R&D
- ✓robotics education
- ✓entertainment
R1
- ✓consumer/prosumer
- ✓education
- ✓entertainment
- ✓basic research
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