IRON vs H1
IRON from XPeng and H1 from Unitree target overlapping use cases, so the decision usually comes down to price, payload and how soon you can actually take delivery. At least one of the two has no public list price, so budget planning means talking to the maker directly. H1 carries more payload, which matters for material handling work. Availability also differs, so check the shipping window before committing.
Maker
XPengUnitree
Price
POA$90k
Availability
AnnouncedAvailable now
Launch year
20252023
Height
178 cm180 cm
Weight
70 kg47 kg
Payload
20 kg30 kg
Runtime
—2 h
Degrees of freedom
8219
Capabilities
Human-like gait, Retail greeting, Factory assistance, Voice interaction, Gesture expressionFast running, Heavy payload carry, Locomotion research, Whole-body control, Outdoor walking
Pick IRON if
Buyers betting on carmaker-scale humanoid production
Pick H1 if
Locomotion researchers and demonstration fleets

