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
R1’s $4,900 Air and $5,900 standard offers cost less up front than NEO’s $20,000 Early Access ownership option, but they serve different purposes. Unitree restricts secondary development to R1 EDU. NEO is a home-focused reservation with a $200 refundable deposit, initial autonomy and scheduled expert assistance; its order page still advertises US deliveries starting in 2026. Confirm the edition, software rights, privacy terms and delivery commitment instead of assuming either entry price buys a finished autonomous helper.
 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 | Education, Hobby |
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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?
Both are humanoid robots. The NEO has a catalog status of pre-order; current purchasing availability is unverified. For R1 (R1 Air), our US evidence records online checkout through Unitree Robotics: in stock when checked on 2026-09-30. Unitree Robotics R1 is cheaper new. Confirm current stock and delivery terms with the seller, and compare each model's verified specs, source notes, and modeled used values before choosing.
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