Unitree R1 vs G1 vs Booster K1

Humanoids you can actually afford: which to pick under $15,000

For the first time there are complete humanoids for the price of a motorbike. All three can be bought today and shipped home; the difference is what you want them for.

Head to head

	Unitree R1	Unitree G1	Booster K1
Score	8.7	9.1	8.2
Price	From $4,290 (R1-D) · $4,900 (R1)	From $13,500 (EDU up to $73,900)	From $5,999
Availability	On sale	On sale	On sale
Brand	Unitree	Unitree	Booster Robotics

Our verdict

Unitree R1

8.7

The cheapest entry ticket to the humanoid world. Ideal to start without going broke.

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Unitree G1

9.1

The industry standard. If the budget stretches, its ecosystem and capabilities justify the jump.

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Booster K1

8.2

The tank: built to fall a thousand times in competition and keep walking.

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Winner? The G1 if you can afford it; the R1 to get started; the K1 if it's going to take hits (classrooms, tournaments).