Tesla Optimus Gen 2 / v2.5 vs Unitree H2
Tesla Optimus Gen 2 / v2.5 has the stronger public evidence base, with an Arena rating 55 points above Unitree H2. Only Unitree H2 has a price you can order at ($29,900); Tesla Optimus Gen 2 / v2.5 is not for sale (target $20,000). Unitree H2 is 9 cm taller.
| Tesla Optimus Gen 2 / v2.5 | Unitree H2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Company | Tesla | Unitree Robotics |
| Country | United States | China |
| Status | Prototype | Purchasable |
| Price | Target $20,000 | $29,900 |
| How to get one | Not for sale | Buy now |
| Arena rating | ||
| Evidence | C | C |
| Height | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) | 182 cm (5 ft 12 in) |
| Weight | 57 kg (126 lb) | 70 kg (154 lb) |
| Payload | 20 kg (44 lb) | 7 kg (15 lb) |
| Runtime | n/a | 3 h |
| Degrees of freedom | 40 DoF | 31 DoF |
| Hand DoF | 11 DoF | n/a |
| Top speed | 2.24 m/s (8 km/h) | n/a |
| Hands | Tesla Gen 2 demo coverage reported tactile sensing on fingers and 11-DoF hands. | Base H2 table lists no dexterous hand; H2 EDU lists dexterous hand with multiple model options. Unitree's Gala PR says robots used newly self-developed dexterous hands for prop handling, but does not prove this for the base purchasable H2 configuration. |
| Announced | 2023-12-13 | 2025-10-21 |
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 H2.
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 H2
Unitree RoboticsUnitree H2 is a current purchasable full-size humanoid with official specs and staged athletic demos, but no customer deployment or independent benchmark proof
Tesla Optimus Gen 2 / v2.5 vs Unitree H2 FAQ
answers from sourced dataWhich is better, Tesla Optimus Gen 2 / v2.5 or Unitree H2?
On public evidence, Tesla Optimus Gen 2 / v2.5 currently rates higher (978 vs 923). 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 H2?
Tesla Optimus Gen 2 / v2.5: Target $20,000. Unitree H2: $29,900. Prices are in the seller's currency and configurations differ.
Which is taller, Tesla Optimus Gen 2 / v2.5 or Unitree H2?
Tesla Optimus Gen 2 / v2.5 is 173 cm (5 ft 8 in); Unitree H2 is 182 cm (5 ft 12 in).
Can you buy the Tesla Optimus Gen 2 / v2.5 or the Unitree H2?
Tesla Optimus Gen 2 / v2.5: not for sale. Unitree H2: buy now.