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.
Unitree
Unitree official (listed) · Updated 2026-03
Listed at $90K; actual pricing $90K-$150K depending on config
Unitree
Unitree official (verified) · Updated 2026-03
H1 is 1737% more expensive than R1
Price Comparison
H1
$90,000
Unitree official (listed)
R1
$4,900
Unitree official (verified)
✓ Lower priceThe H1 costs 1737% more than the R1.
Winner by Category
Full Spec Comparison
| Spec | H1 | R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 47 kg | 29 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom | 19 | 20-26 |
| Height | 180 cm | 123 cm |
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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