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Unitree G1 vs XPENG IRON
Quick verdict
Unitree G1 leads on 5 of 8 comparable rows
Unitree G1 leads on Readiness Score, Reality Score, Mobility, and Perception (+1 more). XPENG IRON leads on Data Freshness, Autonomy, and Social Interaction.
Who should choose which?

Choose Unitree G1 if…
- You want higher readiness (90/100 vs peers) for near-term home use.
- Verified shipping and public proof matter more to you (reality score 84/100).
- You need a buy now path today while alternatives are still prototype or coming soon.
- Strengths like mobility and perception match how you plan to use it at home.

Choose XPENG IRON if…
- Strengths like mobility and manipulation match how you plan to use it at home.
Scoreboard
- Unitree G1★wins 5
- XPENG IRONwins 3

Choose Unitree G1 if…
- You want higher readiness (90/100 vs peers) for near-term home use.
- Verified shipping and public proof matter more to you (reality score 84/100).
- You need a buy now path today while alternatives are still prototype or coming soon.
- Strengths like mobility and perception match how you plan to use it at home.

Choose XPENG IRON if…
- Strengths like mobility and manipulation match how you plan to use it at home.
| Performance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Readiness Score | 90 | 74 |
| Reality Score | 84 | 60 |
| Data Freshness | 85% | 98% |
| Speed | 7 km/h | Unknown |
| Payload | 2–3 kg | Unknown |
| Specs | ||
| Height | 132 cm | Unknown |
| Weight | 35 kg | Unknown |
| Battery | 2 h | Unknown |
| Form | Humanoid | Humanoid |
| Availability | ||
| Price | $13,500 | Unknown |
| Market Status | Buy Now | Unknown |
| Availability | Limited | Unknown |
| Countries | United States, China, Japan, Germany | Unknown |
| Intelligence | ||
| Mobility | 92 | 82 |
| Manipulation | 78 | 78 |
| Perception | 80 | 76 |
| Autonomy | 65 | 70 |
| Social Interaction | 45 | 74 |
| Home Navigation | 70 | 52 |
| Sensors | Depth camera + 3D LiDAR, IMU, 4-mic array | Not specified on the September 2026 production-line release |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, Ethernet (typical) | Unknown |
| Ecosystem | Unitree SDK (EDU); ROS2 support; UnifoLM; Third-party teleoperation apps | XPENG Physical AI foundation model (on-device); VLT + VLA + VLM stack (AI Day 2025); Turing AI chips; XPENG store and campus deployments (planned) |
Green cells mark the stronger value in each row across 2 robots.