1X NEO vs Unitree G1
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Oct 16, 2026
As of Oct 16, 2026, the 1X NEO costs $20,000 and the Unitree G1 costs $13,500, so the Unitree G1 is $6,500 cheaper. Pick the 1X NEO for Early adopters who want the first legged home humanoid and are comfortable with remote operators in their home. Pick the Unitree G1 for Developers and researchers who want a full size walking humanoid to program.
- Height
- 5 ft 6 in
- Weight
- 66 lb
- Runtime
- 4 hours per charge from
NEO is the closest thing to a home humanoid you can reserve today, with a published price, a real factory and full specs. But 1X has not announced a single customer delivery as of early October 2026, and reporters who saw it found that hard chores were done by a remote human. Reserve it only if you accept being an early tester who shares your home with 1X's operators.
Full 1X NEO review →- Height
- About 4 ft 4 in
- Weight
- About 77 lb
- Runtime
- About 2 hours
G1 is a capable, widely used humanoid you can actually buy, with a 2 hour battery and folding body. It is a research and hobby platform with no chore software, tiny arm payload and a safety warning to keep your distance. Only buy one for a home if you plan to program it yourself.
Full Unitree G1 review →Side by side
| 1X NEO | Unitree G1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $20,000 | $13,500 |
| 3 year cost | $20,000 | $13,500 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Humanoids | #3 | #2 |
| Status | preorder | on sale |
| Warranty | 3 year warranty with an Early Access purchase (maker); subscription warranty terms not published | 8 months on G1, 18 months on G1 EDU (maker) |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in | About 4 ft 4 in (1,320 mm standing); folds to 690 mm |
| Weight | 66 lb | About 77 lb (35 kg) with battery |
| Payload | Lifts 154 lb, carries 55 lb, 18 lb arm payload (maker) | About 2 kg arm max load (3 kg on EDU), varies with arm posture |
| Battery runtime | 4 hours per charge from an 842 Wh battery; quick charge of 6 minutes per hour of runtime (maker) | About 2 hours; 9,000 mAh quick release battery |
| Hands | 5 fingers, 22 DoF per hand on the order page; BotInfo reports 1X announced a 25 DoF tendon driven hand in July 2026 | No hands listed as standard; EDU offers optional 3 finger Dex3-1 hands (7 DoF) |
| Autonomy | The maker says NEO works autonomously by default. For chores it does not know, owners schedule a 1X Expert, a US based 1X employee, who guides it remotely; ear rings change color while an Expert is connected. The WSJ's October 2025 demo was run by a human operator in a VR headset, and Dezeen reported in April 2026 that most tasks still need teleoperation. | Remote controlled and programmable; secondary development only on EDU. Unitree advises keeping a safe distance from people. |
| Home tasks | Folding laundry, organizing shelves, tidying, opening the door, fetching items, turning off lights, scheduled chores (maker) | None claimed by the maker |
| Ship date | Maker says US deliveries start in 2026, Early Access buyers first and $499/month subscribers later. No customer delivery had been announced as of October 5, 2026 (BotInfo), and 1X said in April 2026 that first units were going to internal testing. | Robozaps listed the base G1 as backordered in July 2026 |
| Us availability | US first in 2026; other markets from 2027 (maker) | Sold direct by Unitree before tax and shipping; FCC authorization status after the July 2026 Covered List action not confirmed |
| Best for | Early adopters who want the first legged home humanoid and are comfortable with remote operators in their home | Developers and researchers who want a full size walking humanoid to program |
| Skip if | You want a robot that does chores on its own today, or you will not allow company staff to see through cameras in your home | You want help around the house or have small children or pets |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
1X NEO
- The Wall Street Journal (Joanna Stern), as summarized by Daring Fireball: Stern tried NEO before preorders. A human operator in a VR headset controlled it; it nearly tipped over closing a dishwasher, took about two minutes to fold a shirt and twisted an arm during a dance. She raised privacy concerns about operators seeing through its cameras. Source
- Dezeen (Ellen Eberhardt): Toured 1X's Palo Alto facility and saw NEO units and parts but did not report watching it do chores. Reported that most tasks still require teleoperation through a VR headset and that NEO is only partly autonomous for now. Source
Unitree G1
- Futura Sciences, on a WhistlinDiesel YouTube test: A YouTuber's G1, dressed as a maid with its hand taped to a pan, dropped the food and pan, slipped and fell in a kitchen, then hit him as he tried to right it. The control method was not stated. Source
Pros and cons
1X NEO
Pros
- Published $20,000 price and $499/month option with a refundable $200 deposit
- Soft, light 66 lb body and a rated 4 hour battery
- 3 year warranty included with purchase
Cons
- No customer deliveries announced as of October 2026
- Unfamiliar chores rely on a remote 1X Expert controlling the robot
- Reporters saw it move slowly, and a WSJ demo was fully teleoperated
Unitree G1
Pros
- On sale at a published $13,500 list price
- About 2 hour battery and folds for storage
- Large developer community and optional dexterous hands on EDU
Cons
- No home chore features from the maker
- About 2 kg arm load on the base model
- Maker warns users to keep a safe distance; past security flaws
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the 1X NEO or the Unitree G1?
Pick the 1X NEO for Early adopters who want the first legged home humanoid and are comfortable with remote operators in their home. Pick the Unitree G1 for Developers and researchers who want a full size walking humanoid to program.
Which is cheaper?
The Unitree G1 at $13,500, versus $20,000 for the 1X NEO, checked Oct 16, 2026.
What is the difference between the NEO and the G1?
Height: 5 ft 6 in on the NEO, About 4 ft 4 in (1,320 mm standing); folds to 690 mm on the G1. Weight: 66 lb on the NEO, About 77 lb (35 kg) with battery on the G1. Payload: Lifts 154 lb, carries 55 lb, 18 lb arm payload (maker) on the NEO, About 2 kg arm max load (3 kg on EDU), varies with arm posture on the G1.
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