ABB IRB 120 FlexMove vs EVSTics QJR12-2300
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB 120 FlexMove (ABB) and EVSTics QJR12-2300 (EVS TECH CO., LTD) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
Optimize comparison for buyer
Optimized for Hospitality & F&B buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveSwitzerland
- EVSTics QJR12-2300China
Year First Available
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2018
- EVSTics QJR12-23002025
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove0 Deployments
- EVSTics QJR12-23000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000 USD
- EVSTics QJR12-2300Contact for quote
Availability Status
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveACTIVE
- EVSTics QJR12-2300ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove12 kg
- EVSTics QJR12-2300—
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove35 kg
- EVSTics QJR12-2300—
Reach
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove900 mm
- EVSTics QJR12-2300—
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove6
- EVSTics QJR12-23006
Repeatability
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.03 mm
- EVSTics QJR12-2300±0.05 mm
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.1 mm
- EVSTics QJR12-2300—
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveIP54
- EVSTics QJR12-2300—
Performance
MTBF
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove50,000 hrs
- EVSTics QJR12-2300—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove24 7 continuous
- EVSTics QJR12-2300—
Safety
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
- EVSTics QJR12-2300—
Safety I/O Pairs
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2
- EVSTics QJR12-2300—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveOmniCore™
- EVSTics QJR12-2300—
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRAPID
- EVSTics QJR12-2300—
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovewired touch
- EVSTics QJR12-2300—
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRobotStudio
- EVSTics QJR12-2300—
Digital Twin Support
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
- EVSTics QJR12-2300—
Connectivity
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveABB Ability
- EVSTics QJR12-2300—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethreshold based
- EVSTics QJR12-2300—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveiso 9283
- EVSTics QJR12-2300—
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethrough arm and wrist
- EVSTics QJR12-2300—
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1
- EVSTics QJR12-2300—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000 USD
- EVSTics QJR12-2300Contact for quote
Warranty
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1 yrs
- EVSTics QJR12-2300—
Service Network
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveglobal
- EVSTics QJR12-2300—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2018 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $65,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 12 kg | — |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 35 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 900 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Performance | ||
| MTBF (values differ) | 50,000 hrs | — |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | 24 7 continuous | — |
| Safety | ||
| Dual Check Safety (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | 2 | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | OmniCore™ | — |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | RAPID | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | wired touch | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | RobotStudio | — |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | ABB Ability | — |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | threshold based | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | iso 9283 | — |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm and wrist | — |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 1 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $65,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Service Network (values differ) | global | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), Vibration Damping, Safety Category, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Communication Protocols, ROS-Industrial Support, Cybersecurity Certs, Tool Changer (ISO), Electrical Lines, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | ABB IRB 120 FlexMove | EVSTics QJR12-2300 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $65,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 15.6 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $185,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +285% | — |
EVSTics QJR12-2300 has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and EVSTics QJR12-2300?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove is made by ABB, based in CH. EVSTics QJR12-2300 is made by EVS TECH CO., LTD, based in CN.
When were ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and EVSTics QJR12-2300 launched?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove launched in 2018. EVSTics QJR12-2300 launched in 2025.
How do ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and EVSTics QJR12-2300 compare on the Robo Score?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove scores 72.8 on the Robo Score. EVSTics QJR12-2300 scores 55.9. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of ABB IRB 120 FlexMove compare to EVSTics QJR12-2300?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove has a reach of 580 mm. EVSTics QJR12-2300 has a reach of 2304.8 mm.
Are ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and EVSTics QJR12-2300 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Industrial Arm on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Industrial Arm robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Industrial Arm TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: TCO of a 6-Axis Arm Cell: Hardware, EOAT, Integration, Programming.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and EVSTics QJR12-2300?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Industrial Arm Vendor Selection: Capability Matrices and Proof Points.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
TCO of a 6-Axis Arm Cell: Hardware, EOAT, Integration, Programming
7 min readIndustrial Arms
Industrial Arm Vendor Selection: Capability Matrices and Proof Points
9 min readIndustrial Arms
Programming Approaches: Teach Pendant, Offline, AI-Assisted — What Each Costs You
8 min readIndustrial Arms
Build vs buy vs lease: which model fits a first deployment
8 min readChoosing Your First Robot
The hidden specs vendors hope you'll miss
10 min readReading the Spec Sheet
Want to be notified when specs or pricing change for these robots? Drop your email.
Other comparisons
About this comparison
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove vs EVSTics QJR12-2300 compares two robots in the industrial-arm category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Score is calculated.