1X NEO vs Unitree H2
The 1X NEO is on pre-order at $20,000. The Unitree H2 is sold through sales at $29,900. The Unitree H2 is 14 cm taller.
| 1X NEO | Unitree H2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Pre-order | Contact sales |
| Autonomy | Teleoperated assist | Unclear |
| Price (USD) | $20,000 | $29,900 |
| Height | 168 cm | 182 cm |
| Weight | 29.9 kg | 70 kg |
| Payload | 24.9 kg, carry | 7 kg, arm payload (rated) |
| Battery | 842 Wh | 972 Wh |
| Runtime | 4 h | 3 h |
| Joints (DOF) | 75 | 31 |
| Walking speed | 1.4 m/s | — |
| Top speed | 6.2 m/s, max run speed | — |
| Fold laundry | Claimed or demoed only | Not claimed |
| Dishes | Claimed or demoed only | Not claimed |
| Tidy up | Claimed or demoed only | Not claimed |
| Fetch things | Claimed or demoed only | Not claimed |
| Keep you company | Claimed or demoed only | Not claimed |
| Carry loads | Claimed or demoed only | Not claimed |
| Sources | 1x.tech, 1x.tech all facts | shop.unitree.com, unitree.com all facts |
A teal edge marks the better figure. The cheaper price is marked only when both robots can be ordered. "—" means the maker does not publish it. Runtime is not ranked because ranges and conditions vary. Last full check: Oct 24, 2026. 1X NEO: Offer/status checked Oct 26, 2026. Unitree H2: Offer/status checked Oct 25, 2026.
To scale, next to a 175 cm person.
Key differences
- Autonomy differs: the 1X NEO is teleoperated assist (a remote human operator can operate it); the Unitree H2 is unclear (the maker does not say).
- Only the 1X NEO has a claim or demo for fold laundry, dishes, tidy up, fetch things, keep you company, carry loads.
- The Unitree H2 weighs 40.1 kg more (70 vs 29.9 kg).
- Published runtime: 1X NEO, 4 h; Unitree H2, 3 h. Conditions vary; these figures do not establish which runs longer in the same use.
- Sold to US buyers: 1X NEO, yes; Unitree H2, not stated.
1X NEO in brief
New buyers can pre-order the 1X NEO for $20,000; new orders aren’t being delivered yet.
1X says NEO works on its own by default. For chores it doesn't know, a 1X Expert can remotely supervise it at times you schedule. (1x.tech)
Fold laundry: "tackling tasks like folding laundry, organizing shelves, and tidying spaces"
Dishes: "Put Away Dishes"
Tidy up: "tackling tasks like folding laundry, organizing shelves, and tidying spaces"
Fetch things: "performs functions like opening doors for guests, fetching items, and turning off the lights at night"
Keep you company: "Shares jokes, stories, and games for lively, natural conversations"
Carry loads: "NEO is capable of lifting 154 pounds (69.85 kg) and carrying 55 pounds (24.95kg)"
Unitree H2 in brief
The Unitree H2 is sold through the maker's sales team, listed for $29,900 (H2). There is no buy button with stock.
Unitree says only the H2 EDU version can be programmed by owners. The standard H2 gets software updates over the air. (shop.unitree.com)