Unitree G1 vs 1X NEO vs Tesla Optimus
The three humanoids everyone talks about, head to head
These are the three names in every humanoid conversation, but they don't compete on the same terms: one you can buy today, one you can pre-order, and one doesn't even have a date. Here's the honest comparison.
Head to head
| Unitree G1 | 1X NEO | Tesla Optimus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 9.1 | 7.8 | 7.5 |
| Price | From $13,500 (EDU up to $73,900) | $20,000 or $499/mo (deposit $200) | Not for sale (estimated $20,000–$30,000) |
| Availability | On sale | Pre-orders open | Not for sale |
| Brand | Unitree | 1X Technologies | Tesla |
Our verdict
Unitree G1
9.1The only one you can have at home next week. For research, learning and content, it's the buy.
Read review1X NEO
7.8The home bet: if you accept teleoperation and the wait into 2027, the $200 deposit is refundable.
Read reviewFor now, you can only watch. If Tesla delivers on price and scale, it will rewrite this whole table.
Read reviewWinner? The Unitree G1 wins on presence: it's real, buyable and it works. NEO wins on home vision and Optimus on industrial potential — but today those are promises.