Tesla Optimus Gen 2 / v2.5 vs Unitree G1
Unitree G1 has the stronger public evidence base, with an Arena rating 290 points above Tesla Optimus Gen 2 / v2.5. Only Unitree G1 has a price you can order at ($13,500); Tesla Optimus Gen 2 / v2.5 is not for sale (target $20,000). Tesla Optimus Gen 2 / v2.5 is 41 cm taller.
| Tesla Optimus Gen 2 / v2.5 | Unitree G1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Company | Tesla | Unitree Robotics |
| Country | United States | China |
| Status | Prototype | Purchasable |
| Price | Target $20,000 | $13,500 |
| How to get one | Not for sale | Buy now |
| Arena rating | ||
| Evidence | C | B+ |
| Height | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) | 132 cm (4 ft 4 in) |
| Weight | 57 kg (126 lb) | 35 kg (77 lb) |
| Payload | 20 kg (44 lb) | 2 kg (4 lb) |
| Runtime | n/a | 2 h |
| Degrees of freedom | 40 DoF | 23 DoF |
| Hand DoF | 11 DoF | 7 DoF |
| Top speed | 2.24 m/s (8 km/h) | 2 m/s (7.2 km/h) |
| Hands | Tesla Gen 2 demo coverage reported tactile sensing on fingers and 11-DoF hands. | Base G1 listing has no dexterous hand; EDU options include Dex3-1, a 7-DoF three-finger hand, with optional tactile arrays. |
| Announced | 2023-12-13 | 2024-05-15 |
Capability evidence, side by side
score per dimension, 0-100Arena matchup result
overall human like capabilityCurrent evidence comparison for Tesla Optimus Gen 2 / v2.5 and Unitree G1.
Tesla Optimus Gen 2/v2.5 has company demo evidence for locomotion and basic manipulation, but public autonomy and deployment claims are heavily caveated by disclosed non-autonomous or human-assisted demos, official construction/pre-volume-production status, and 2026 call/reporting that frames factory work as basic/R&D rather than productive deployment
Unitree G1
Unitree Robotics
Unitree G1 is a current, publicly listed humanoid research platform with strong accessibility evidence and multiple real-hardware research papers. Its commercial deployment proof is weak, and base versus EDU configuration differences must not be merged
Tesla Optimus Gen 2 / v2.5 vs Unitree G1 FAQ
answers from sourced dataWhich is better, Tesla Optimus Gen 2 / v2.5 or Unitree G1?
On public evidence, Unitree G1 currently rates higher (1,268 vs 978). The better choice still depends on the job: compare availability, price and the capability rows above.
Which is cheaper, Tesla Optimus Gen 2 / v2.5 or Unitree G1?
Tesla Optimus Gen 2 / v2.5: Target $20,000. Unitree G1: $13,500. Prices are in the seller's currency and configurations differ.
Which is taller, Tesla Optimus Gen 2 / v2.5 or Unitree G1?
Tesla Optimus Gen 2 / v2.5 is 173 cm (5 ft 8 in); Unitree G1 is 132 cm (4 ft 4 in).
Can you buy the Tesla Optimus Gen 2 / v2.5 or the Unitree G1?
Tesla Optimus Gen 2 / v2.5: not for sale. Unitree G1: buy now.