Baxter vs E5
Side-by-side comparison of Baxter (Rethink Robotics) and E5 (Han's Robot Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- BaxterUnited States
- E5China
Year First Available
- Baxter2012
- E52017
Verified Deployments
- Baxter0 Deployments
- E50 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Baxter$22,000
- E5$5,999–$23,000
Availability Status
- BaxterACTIVE
- E5ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- Baxter1,210 mm
- E5950 mm
Repeatability
- Baxter±0.2 mm
- E5±0.03 mm
Payload
- Baxter2.2 kg
- E53.5 kg
IP Rating
- BaxterIP50
- E5IP54
Degrees of Freedom
- Baxter7
- E56
Max TCP Speed
- Baxter1 m/s
- E52 m/s
Robot Weight
- Baxter75 kg
- E526 kg
Safety
Safety Rating
- BaxterISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd
- E5—
Force/Torque Sensing
- Baxternone
- E5none
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- BaxterNo
- E5—
Offline Programming
- BaxterNo
- E5—
Programming Interface
- BaxterROS SDK
- E5visual_block, drag_and_drop
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- BaxterYes
- E5—
Fieldbus Protocols
- Baxter—
- E5TCP/IP, MODBUS
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Baxter$22,000
- E5$5,999–$23,000
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2012 | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $22,000 | $5,999–$23,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1,210 mm | 950 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.2 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 2.2 kg | 3.5 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP50 | IP54 |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 7 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 1 m/s | 2 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 75 kg | 26 kg |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd | — |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | ROS SDK | visual_block, drag_and_drop |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | TCP/IP, MODBUS |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $22,000 | $5,999–$23,000 |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Mounting Options, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes Baxter and E5?
Baxter is made by Rethink Robotics, based in US. E5 is made by Han's Robot Co., Ltd., based in CN.
When were Baxter and E5 launched?
Baxter launched in 2012. E5 launched in 2017.
How do Baxter and E5 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Baxter scores 68/100. E5 scores 43/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of Baxter compare to E5?
Baxter has a reach of 1210 mm. E5 has a reach of 800 mm.
Are Baxter and E5 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Cobot on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Cobot robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Cobot TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Cobot TCO and Payback Math: Hardware, EOAT, and Zero-Fencing Savings.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Baxter and E5?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Cobot Vendor Red Flags: Questions That Filter Out the Marketing.
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About this comparison
Baxter vs E5 compares two robots in the cobot 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.