Ranked1X NEO vs Unitree H2
Key facts
1X NEO (1X Technologies; Pre-order) and Unitree H2 (Unitree Robotics; status not disclosed) are both humanoid robots. Published figures: height 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) vs 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in); weight 29.9 kg (66 lb) vs 70 kg (154 lb); degrees of freedom 75 vs 31; hand DOF 22 vs 16 (reported); runtime 4 h vs 3 h. Published for only one of them: payload (1X NEO: 25 kg (55 lb)); walking speed (1X NEO: 1.4 m/s (5 km/h · 3.1 mph)). Price: 1X NEO US$20,000 (Early access), US (pre-order price); Unitree H2 US$29,900, US/global store (official price). RankedRobot rank among humanoid robots: 1X NEO =3 of 29 humanoid robots (tied) (score 54.1, grade B), Unitree H2 =6 of 29 humanoid robots (tied) (score 51.7, grade C). Disclosure: 1X NEO has 26 sourced values (81% of tracked fields), Unitree H2 has 22 (59%).
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| Spec | 1X NEO | Unitree H2 |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Pre-order | Not disclosed |
| Price | US$20,000 (Early access), US (pre-order price) source US$499/month (Subscription), US (official price) source | US$29,900, US/global store (official price) source ¥199,000, China (official price) source |
| Rank in category | =3 of 29 humanoid robots (tied) · 54.1 · grade B | =6 of 29 humanoid robots (tied) · 51.7 · grade C |
| Launch | ||
| Announced | ||
| Status | ||
| Units deployed | ||
| Body | ||
| Height | ||
| Dimensions | Not tracked | |
| Weight | 70 kg (154 lb)ManufacturerSource: unitree.com (2026-10-12)Conditions: not stated (battery inclusion not specified) | |
| Form factor | ||
| IP rating | ||
| Mobility | ||
| Max walking speed | 1.4 m/s (5 km/h · 3.1 mph)ManufacturerSource: 1x.tech (2026-10-10)Conditions: walking; manufacturer separately states a max run speed of 6.2 m/s (not a distinct schema field) | |
| Dexterity | ||
| Total degrees of freedom | ||
| DOF per hand | 22ManufacturerSource: 1x.tech (2026-10-01)Conditions: fingers and palm; 1X also counts 3 wrist DoF, 25 in total (1X, 9 Jul 2026) | 16ReportedSource: generationrobots.com (2026-09-29)Conditions: optional Unitree Dex5-1 hand; hands not standard |
| Payload | ||
| Carry payload | 25 kg (55 lb)ManufacturerSource: 1x.tech (2026-10-10)Conditions: carrying, both arms; task not further specified by manufacturer | |
| Per-arm payload | 8.2 kg (18 lb)ManufacturerSource: 1x.tech (2026-10-01)Conditions: per arm; pose/task not further specified by manufacturer | 7 kg (15 lb)ManufacturerSource: unitree.com (2026-10-02)Conditions: rated arm payload; peak ~15 kg; per-arm vs combined not specified |
| Peak lift | 69.9 kg (154 lb)ManufacturerSource: 1x.tech (2026-10-01)Conditions: lift capacity (short-duration), per manufacturer spec sheet | 15 kg (33 lb)ManufacturerSource: unitree.com (2026-10-20)Conditions: arm maximum payload, peak figure; per-arm vs combined and pose not stated |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Processor | ||
| AI performance | ||
| AI stack | Not tracked | |
| Teleoperation | ||
| Sensors | ||
| Cameras | ||
| Microphones | Microphone array (with high-power speaker for voice interaction)ManufacturerSource: unitree.com (2026-10-20) | |
| Power | ||
| Battery | ||
| Runtime | ||
| Charge time | ||
| Hot-swappable battery | Smart battery with quick-release mechanism (live/hot swap during operation not stated)ManufacturerSource: unitree.com (2026-10-04) | |
| Software | ||
| SDK | ||
| ROS support | Not tracked | |
| Open source | Not tracked | |
| App ecosystem | Not tracked | |
| Safety | ||
| Certifications | ||
| Collaborative operation | Not tracked | |
| Commercial | ||
| Regions sold | ||
Confidence labels: Manufacturer = stated by the maker · Verified = independently confirmed · Reported = credible media or retailer, not confirmed by the maker · ⚠ Unconfirmed = leak or single source · Estimate = our calculation from official figures, method shown · Not disclosed = not published. We never guess missing figures. Add more robots to this comparison.
Quick answers
What is the difference between the 1X NEO and the Unitree H2?
Published figures: height 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) vs 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in); weight 29.9 kg (66 lb) vs 70 kg (154 lb); degrees of freedom 75 vs 31; hand DOF 22 vs 16 (reported); runtime 4 h vs 3 h. Published for only one of them: payload (1X NEO: 25 kg (55 lb)); walking speed (1X NEO: 1.4 m/s (5 km/h · 3.1 mph)).
Which is cheaper, the 1X NEO or the Unitree H2?
Price: 1X NEO US$20,000 (Early access), US (pre-order price); Unitree H2 US$29,900, US/global store (official price). Prices are shown exactly as published, never converted or estimated.
Which ranks higher, the 1X NEO or the Unitree H2?
RankedRobot rank among humanoid robots: 1X NEO =3 of 29 humanoid robots (tied) (score 54.1, grade B), Unitree H2 =6 of 29 humanoid robots (tied) (score 51.7, grade C). Method: https://robot500.com/methodology/
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