1X NEO Beta vs N2
Side-by-side comparison of 1X NEO Beta (1X Technologies AS) and N2 (Noetix) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- 1X NEO BetaUnited States
- N2China
Year First Available
- 1X NEO Beta2024
- N22023
Verified Deployments
- 1X NEO Beta0 Deployments
- N20 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- 1X NEO Beta$20,000
- N2$21,206
Battery / Shift Runtime
- 1X NEO Beta3 hrs
- N21.5 hrs
Availability Status
- 1X NEO BetaACTIVE
- N2ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- 1X NEO Beta1676 mm
- N2118 mm
Weight
- 1X NEO Beta29.9 kg
- N230 kg
Mobility Type
- 1X NEO Betabipedal
- N2bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- 1X NEO Betafull bipedal
- N2full bipedal
Walking Speed
- 1X NEO Beta3.4 m/s
- N23.2 m/s
Running Capable
- 1X NEO Beta—
- N2run capable
Stair Climbing
- 1X NEO Beta—
- N2demo only
Terrain
- 1X NEO Betahome
- N2flat_indoor, mild_incline
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- 1X NEO Beta25 kg
- N25 kg
Payload (Peak)
- 1X NEO Beta—
- N25 kg
Total DOF
- 1X NEO Beta22
- N218
Arm DOF
- 1X NEO Beta—
- N24
Hand DOF
- 1X NEO Beta22
- N20
Bimanual Coordination
- 1X NEO Beta—
- N2independent
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- 1X NEO BetaNVIDIA Robotics Platform
- N26 TOPS
Compute Platform
- 1X NEO Beta—
- N2NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Super
VLM Capable
- 1X NEO Beta—
- N2none
Imitation Learning
- 1X NEO Beta—
- N2No
Programming
- 1X NEO BetaNVIDIA Robotics Platform
- N2code_python, code_ros, teleoperation
Battery & Power
Runtime
- 1X NEO Beta3 hrs
- N21.5 hrs
Battery Capacity
- 1X NEO Beta—
- N20.3 kWh
Charging Method
- 1X NEO Beta—
- N2manual swap
Battery Swap
- 1X NEO Beta—
- N2Yes
Avg Power Consumption
- 1X NEO Beta—
- N215 W
Safety
Fall Recovery
- 1X NEO Beta—
- N2Yes
Human Detection Method
- 1X NEO Beta—
- N2vision human
Software
SDK Languages
- 1X NEO BetaNVIDIA Robotics Platform
- N2Python, C++, ROS
ROS Support
- 1X NEO Beta—
- N2ros2 community
Open API
- 1X NEO Beta—
- N2open rest
Air-Gap Capable
- 1X NEO Beta—
- N2Yes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- 1X NEO Betaresearch
- N2beta pilot
Commercial
Price (USD)
- 1X NEO Beta$20,000
- N2$21,206
Price Tier
- 1X NEO Beta20-40K
- N280-150K
Pricing Model
- 1X NEO Betapurchase
- N2capex
Applications
- 1X NEO Betaeldercare_assistance, hospitality, research
- N2education, research, hospitality
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2024 | 2023 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $20,000 | $21,206 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 3 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 1676 mm | 118 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 29.9 kg | 30 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 3.4 m/s | 3.2 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | — | run capable |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | demo only |
| Terrain (values differ) | home | flat_indoor, mild_incline |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 25 kg | 5 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | — | 5 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 22 | 18 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 4 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 22 | 0 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | independent |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVIDIA Robotics Platform | 6 TOPS |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | — | NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Super |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | none |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming (values differ) | NVIDIA Robotics Platform | code_python, code_ros, teleoperation |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 3 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | — | 0.3 kWh |
| Charging Method (values differ) | — | manual swap |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Avg Power Consumption (values differ) | — | 15 W |
| Safety | ||
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | — | vision human |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | NVIDIA Robotics Platform | Python, C++, ROS |
| ROS Support (values differ) | — | ros2 community |
| Open API (values differ) | — | open rest |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | research | beta pilot |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $20,000 | $21,206 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 20-40K | 80-150K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | capex |
| Applications (values differ) | eldercare_assistance, hospitality, research | education, research, hospitality |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Foundation Models, Teleoperation, Charging Time, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes 1X NEO Beta and N2?
1X NEO Beta is made by 1X Technologies AS, based in US. N2 is made by Noetix, based in CN.
When were 1X NEO Beta and N2 launched?
1X NEO Beta launched in 2024. N2 launched in 2023.
How much does 1X NEO Beta cost compared to N2?
1X NEO Beta is listed at $20,000. N2 is listed at $21,206.
How do 1X NEO Beta and N2 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
1X NEO Beta scores 62/100. N2 scores 44/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between 1X NEO Beta and N2?
1X NEO Beta carries up to 24.95 kg. N2 carries up to 5 kg.
Are 1X NEO Beta and N2 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Humanoid on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Humanoid robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Humanoid TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between 1X NEO Beta and N2?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Vendor Selection for Humanoids: The 10 Questions You Must Ask.
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About this comparison
1X NEO Beta vs N2 compares two robots in the humanoid category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robolist Product Score is calculated.