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Universal Robots UR10e vs Universal Robots UR5e

Key facts

Universal Robots UR10e (Universal Robots; Shipping) and Universal Robots UR5e (Universal Robots; Shipping) are both collaborative robot arm (cobot)s. Published figures: weight 33.3 kg (73 lb) vs 20.7 kg (46 lb); payload 12.5 kg (28 lb) vs 5 kg (11 lb); reach 1,300 mm (51.2 in) vs 850 mm (33.5 in); repeatability 0.05 mm vs 0.03 mm; tool speed 1 m/s (3.6 km/h · 2.2 mph) vs 1 m/s (3.6 km/h · 2.2 mph). Price: Universal Robots UR10e US$44,636 (Standard), US (Electromate, authorized distributor) (reported price); Universal Robots UR5e US$34,527 (Standard), US (Electromate, authorized distributor) (reported price). Robot 500: Universal Robots UR10e #52 (score 61.1), Universal Robots UR5e #68 (score 58.5). Disclosure: Universal Robots UR10e has 21 sourced values (100% of tracked fields), Universal Robots UR5e has 21 (100%).

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SpecUniversal Robots UR10eUniversal Robots UR5e
StatusShippingShipping
Price
US$44,636 (Standard), US (Electromate, authorized distributor) (reported price) source
US$34,527 (Standard), US (Electromate, authorized distributor) (reported price) source
Robot 500#52 · 61.1#68 · 58.5
Launch
Announced
Status
Body
Weight
IP rating
Arm
Reach
1,300 mm (51.2 in)ManufacturerSource: universal-robots.com (2026-09-25)
850 mm (33.5 in)ManufacturerSource: universal-robots.com (2026-09-25)
Axes
Repeatability
Max tool speed
1 m/s (3.6 km/h · 2.2 mph)ManufacturerSource: universal-robots.com (2026-09-25)
1 m/s (3.6 km/h · 2.2 mph)ManufacturerSource: universal-robots.com (2026-09-25)
Joint ranges
Unlimited rotation of tool flange; ±360° for all other jointsManufacturerSource: universal-robots.com (2026-09-25)
Unlimited rotation of tool flange; ±360° for all other jointsManufacturerSource: universal-robots.com (2026-09-25)
Footprint
Power consumption
Programming
PolyScope graphical user interface on 12-inch touchscreenManufacturerSource: universal-robots.com (2026-09-25)
PolyScope graphical user interface on 12-inch touchscreenManufacturerSource: universal-robots.com (2026-09-25)
Payload
Payload
12.5 kg (28 lb)ManufacturerSource: universal-robots.com (2026-09-25)Conditions: Maximum payload of the arm as stated on the official tech spec sheet; not a mobile/carry robot.
5 kg (11 lb)ManufacturerSource: universal-robots.com (2026-09-25)Conditions: Maximum payload of the arm as stated on the official tech spec sheet; not a mobile/carry robot.
Software
SDK
URScript scripting language; official ROS and ROS2 drivers (ur_robot_driver)ManufacturerSource: docs.universal-robots.com (2026-09-25)
URScript scripting language; official ROS and ROS2 drivers (ur_robot_driver)ManufacturerSource: docs.universal-robots.com (2026-09-25)
ROS support
ROS1 and ROS2 (official ur_robot_driver)ManufacturerSource: docs.universal-robots.com (2026-09-25)
ROS1 and ROS2 (official ur_robot_driver)ManufacturerSource: docs.universal-robots.com (2026-09-25)
Safety
Certifications
EN ISO 13849-1 (PLd, Cat.3); EN ISO 10218-1ManufacturerSource: universal-robots.com (2026-09-25)
EN ISO 13849-1 (PLd, Cat.3); EN ISO 10218-1ManufacturerSource: universal-robots.com (2026-09-25)

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 · Not disclosed = not published. We never estimate missing figures. Add more robots to this comparison.

Quick answers

What is the difference between the Universal Robots UR10e and the Universal Robots UR5e?

Published figures: weight 33.3 kg (73 lb) vs 20.7 kg (46 lb); payload 12.5 kg (28 lb) vs 5 kg (11 lb); reach 1,300 mm (51.2 in) vs 850 mm (33.5 in); repeatability 0.05 mm vs 0.03 mm; tool speed 1 m/s (3.6 km/h · 2.2 mph) vs 1 m/s (3.6 km/h · 2.2 mph). Price: Universal Robots UR10e US$44,636 (Standard), US (Electromate, authorized distributor) (reported price); Universal Robots UR5e US$34,527 (Standard), US (Electromate, authorized distributor) (reported price).

Which is cheaper, the Universal Robots UR10e or the Universal Robots UR5e?

Price: Universal Robots UR10e US$44,636 (Standard), US (Electromate, authorized distributor) (reported price); Universal Robots UR5e US$34,527 (Standard), US (Electromate, authorized distributor) (reported price). Prices are shown exactly as published, never converted or estimated.

Which ranks higher in the Robot 500, the Universal Robots UR10e or the Universal Robots UR5e?

Robot 500: Universal Robots UR10e #52 (score 61.1), Universal Robots UR5e #68 (score 58.5). Method: https://rankedrobot.com/robot500/#method

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