ABB IRB-2600 vs QJAR QJR70-2000
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-2600 (ABB) and QJAR QJR70-2000 (QJAR) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB-2600Switzerland
- QJAR QJR70-2000China
Year First Available
- ABB IRB-26002015
- QJAR QJR70-2000—
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB-26000 Deployments
- QJAR QJR70-20000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ABB IRB-2600$11,000–$20,999 USD
- QJAR QJR70-2000Contact for quote
Availability Status
- ABB IRB-2600ACTIVE
- QJAR QJR70-2000ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- ABB IRB-26001,850 mm
- QJAR QJR70-20002,012 mm
Repeatability
- ABB IRB-2600±0.04 mm
- QJAR QJR70-2000±0.07 mm
Payload
- ABB IRB-260020 kg
- QJAR QJR70-2000—
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB-2600IP67
- QJAR QJR70-2000—
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB-26006
- QJAR QJR70-2000—
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB-2600±0.5 mm
- QJAR QJR70-2000—
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB-2600235 kg
- QJAR QJR70-2000—
IP Rating (Wrist)
- ABB IRB-2600IP67
- QJAR QJR70-2000—
Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- ABB IRB-26000.4 s
- QJAR QJR70-2000—
MTBF
- ABB IRB-2600100,000 hrs
- QJAR QJR70-2000—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB-2600continuous 24 7
- QJAR QJR70-2000—
Vibration Damping
- ABB IRB-2600active model based
- QJAR QJR70-2000—
Safety
Safety Category
- ABB IRB-2600Cat.3 PLd
- QJAR QJR70-2000—
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB-2600Yes
- QJAR QJR70-2000—
E-Stop Response
- ABB IRB-260015 ms
- QJAR QJR70-2000—
Safe Zone Count
- ABB IRB-26008
- QJAR QJR70-2000—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB-2600OmniCore V250XT/V400XT or IRC5
- QJAR QJR70-2000—
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB-2600KAREL, TP
- QJAR QJR70-2000—
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB-2600smart pad
- QJAR QJR70-2000—
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB-2600ROBOGUIDE
- QJAR QJR70-2000—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB-2600vendor supported
- QJAR QJR70-2000—
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB-2600FANUC ZDT
- QJAR QJR70-2000—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB-2600ml based
- QJAR QJR70-2000—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB-2600ISO 9409-1
- QJAR QJR70-2000—
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB-2600through arm and wrist
- QJAR QJR70-2000—
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB-26002
- QJAR QJR70-2000—
Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB-260012
- QJAR QJR70-2000—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB-2600$11,000–$20,999 USD
- QJAR QJR70-2000Contact for quote
Warranty
- ABB IRB-26003 yrs
- QJAR QJR70-2000—
Service Network
- ABB IRB-2600global
- QJAR QJR70-2000—
Spare Parts Lead Time
- ABB IRB-260014 days
- QJAR QJR70-2000—
Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB-260010 yrs
- QJAR QJR70-2000—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $11,000–$20,999 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1,850 mm | 2,012 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.04 mm | ±0.07 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 20 kg | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 235 kg | — |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Cycle Time (25/305/25) (values differ) | 0.4 s | — |
| MTBF (values differ) | 100,000 hrs | — |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | continuous 24 7 | — |
| Vibration Damping (values differ) | active model based | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Category (values differ) | Cat.3 PLd | — |
| Dual Check Safety (values differ) | Yes | — |
| E-Stop Response (values differ) | 15 ms | — |
| Safe Zone Count (values differ) | 8 | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | OmniCore V250XT/V400XT or IRC5 | — |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | KAREL, TP | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | smart pad | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | ROBOGUIDE | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | vendor supported | — |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | FANUC ZDT | — |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | ml based | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1 | — |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm and wrist | — |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 2 | — |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | 12 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $11,000–$20,999 USD | Contact for quote |
| Warranty (values differ) | 3 yrs | — |
| Service Network (values differ) | global | — |
| Spare Parts Lead Time (values differ) | 14 days | — |
| Expected Service Life (values differ) | 10 yrs | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, Safety I/O Pairs, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, Cybersecurity Certs, Tool Changer (ISO)
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-2600 | QJAR QJR70-2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $16,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 3.8 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $234,001 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1463% | — |
QJAR QJR70-2000 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-2600 and QJAR QJR70-2000?
ABB IRB-2600 is made by ABB, based in CH. QJAR QJR70-2000 is made by QJAR, based in CN.
How do ABB IRB-2600 and QJAR QJR70-2000 compare on the Robo Score?
ABB IRB-2600 scores 80.7 on the Robo Score. QJAR QJR70-2000 scores 36.8. 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.
Are ABB IRB-2600 and QJAR QJR70-2000 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-2600 and QJAR QJR70-2000?
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.
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About this comparison
ABB IRB-2600 vs QJAR QJR70-2000 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.