Tesla Optimus vs Unitree R1
Direct comparison between Tesla Optimus and Unitree R1: score, price, availability and key data, side by side, with links to the full reviews.
Head to head
| Tesla Optimus | Unitree R1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 7.5 | 8.7 |
| Price | Not for sale (estimated $20,000–$30,000) | From $4,290 (R1-D) · $4,900 (R1) |
| Availability | Not for sale | On sale |
| Brand | Tesla | Unitree |
| Category | Humanoid robots | Humanoid robots |
Our verdict
Optimus is the most-marketed humanoid on the planet and, at the same time, the one you can't buy.
Read full reviewUnitree R1
8.7The R1 broke the psychological $5,000 barrier: it's the cheapest complete humanoid you can buy today.
Read full reviewUnitree R1 starts ahead in our scoring (8.7 vs 7.5). Unitree R1 can also be bought today. Tesla Optimus can't be bought today.