1X Technologies NEO vs Unitree Robotics R1
The 1X Technologies NEO costs $20,000 new; the Unitree Robotics R1 costs $4,900. The NEO is taller (5'6" vs 4'0"), with 75 vs 26 degrees of freedom. Full verified comparison below, in your selected currency and units.
Our take
These are both aimed at individuals, but they are built for different people. Unitree's R1 is the hands-on developer's robot: a lightweight 1.23 m, 29 kg humanoid with 26 verified joints, in stock and shipping today from $4,900 (R1 Air) or $5,900 (standard). It is the cheapest way into a full-size-style humanoid. 1X's NEO is pitched at the home instead — a soft, fabric-covered 1.68 m, 30 kg robot with a striking 75 joints — but it is preorder at $20,000 outright or $499/month, with first deliveries only stated for 2026 and early units relying heavily on teleoperation (a remote human often does the driving). So the R1 is roughly a quarter of NEO's price and actually shipping, while NEO promises a more home-focused machine you will wait for. Choose the R1 to build and experiment now; consider NEO if you specifically want a home humanoid and accept its early-access reality.
 1X TechnologiesNEO |  Unitree RoboticsR1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | 1X Technologies | Unitree Robotics |
| Form | Bipedal | Bipedal |
| Tier | Consumer | Hobbyist |
| Availability | Pre-order | Shipping |
| New price | $20,000 | $4,900 |
| Est. used (modeled) | — | $2,293–$2,803 |
| Height | 5'6" | 4'0" |
| Weight | 66 lb | 64 lb |
| DoF | 75 | 26 |
| Debut | 2024 | 2025 |
| Perfect for | Home | Research |
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Frequently asked
Is the 1X Technologies NEO or the Unitree Robotics R1 cheaper?
Unitree Robotics R1 is cheaper new.
Which is bigger, the NEO or the R1?
1X Technologies NEO (5'6" / 1.68 m) is the larger of the two on this measure.
Which has more degrees of freedom?
1X Technologies NEO (75 DoF).
1X Technologies NEO vs Unitree Robotics R1: which should you choose?
You can buy the R1 today ($4,900); the NEO is pre-order. Both are bipedal humanoids. Unitree Robotics R1 is cheaper new. The NEO suits home, while the R1 suits research. Compare the verified specs above and see each model page for depreciation and resale estimates.
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