H1 vs R1: Which Is Better in 2026?

Independent spec-by-spec comparison of the Unitree H1 Humanoid Robot and Unitree R1 Humanoid Robot. Real pricing, verified specs, no affiliate bias.

H

Unitree

$90,000

Unitree official (listed) · Updated 2026-03

Listed at $90K; actual pricing $90K-$150K depending on config

CE
VS
R

Unitree

$4,900Verified

Unitree official (verified) · Updated 2026-03

CE

H1 is 1737% more expensive than R1

Price Comparison

H1

$90,000

Unitree official (listed)

R1

$4,900

Unitree official (verified)

✓ Lower price

The H1 costs 1737% more than the R1.

Winner by Category

Category
H1
R1
Price
$90,000
$4,900
Winner
Payload
Reach
Precision
Max Speed
Value for Money
Better value
Winner
Higher cost/spec

Full Spec Comparison

SpecH1R1
Weight47 kg29 kg
Degrees of Freedom1920-26
Height180 cm123 cm
Certifications
CE
CE

Our Verdict

On price, the R1 comes in 1737% cheaper than the H1 — a meaningful gap if budget is the primary constraint.

This is a close match.

Choose the H1 for higher payload applications.

Choose the R1 for budget-conscious deployments.

Best For

H1

  • enterprise R&D
  • industrial research
  • performance demonstrations

R1

  • consumer/prosumer
  • education
  • entertainment
  • basic research

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