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 2026-07
$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 (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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G1 vs R1 — FAQ
Is the G1 or the R1 cheaper?
The R1 is cheaper at $4,900, versus $13,500 for the G1 — a 176% difference.
Which is better, the G1 or the R1?
The G1 wins on more categories overall (price, payload, precision, speed, and value). Choose the R1 if its specific strengths match your use case — see our verdict above.
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