Baxter vs SZGH-650
Side-by-side comparison of Baxter (Rethink Robotics) and SZGH-650 (Shenzhen Guanhong Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- BaxterUnited States
- SZGH-650—
Year First Available
- Baxter2012
- SZGH-650—
Verified Deployments
- Baxter0 Deployments
- SZGH-6500 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Baxter$22,000
- SZGH-650Contact for quote
Availability Status
- BaxterACTIVE
- SZGH-650ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- Baxter75 kg
- SZGH-6502,900 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Baxter1 m/s
- SZGH-6503 m/s
Payload
- Baxter2.2 kg
- SZGH-650250 kg
Reach
- Baxter1,210 mm
- SZGH-6501,500 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Baxter7
- SZGH-6506
Repeatability
- Baxter±0.2 mm
- SZGH-650±0.05 mm
Mounting Options
- Baxter—
- SZGH-650floor
IP Rating
- BaxterIP50
- SZGH-650—
Safety
Safety Rating
- BaxterISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd
- SZGH-650CE
Force/Torque Sensing
- Baxternone
- SZGH-650none
Duty Cycle
- Baxter—
- SZGH-65024 7 continuous
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- BaxterNo
- SZGH-650—
Offline Programming
- BaxterNo
- SZGH-650—
Programming Interface
- BaxterROS SDK
- SZGH-650code_gcode
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Baxter—
- SZGH-650proprietary
Tool Changer Support
- Baxter—
- SZGH-650automatic
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- Baxter—
- SZGH-650G-code
ROS Compatible
- BaxterYes
- SZGH-650—
Fieldbus Protocols
- Baxter—
- SZGH-650Modbus
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Baxter$22,000
- SZGH-650Contact for quote
Warranty
- Baxter—
- SZGH-6502 yrs
Lead Time
- Baxter—
- SZGH-6503 wks
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2012 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $22,000 | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 75 kg | 2,900 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 1 m/s | 3 m/s |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 2.2 kg | 250 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,210 mm | 1,500 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 7 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.2 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP50 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd | CE |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | 24 7 continuous |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | ROS SDK | code_gcode |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | proprietary |
| Tool Changer Support (values differ) | — | automatic |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | — | G-code |
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | Modbus |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $22,000 | Contact for quote |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 2 yrs |
| Lead Time (values differ) | — | 3 wks |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month
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Frequently asked
Who makes Baxter and SZGH-650?
Baxter is made by Rethink Robotics, based in US. SZGH-650 is made by Shenzhen Guanhong Technology Co., Ltd..
How do Baxter and SZGH-650 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Baxter scores 68/100. SZGH-650 scores 28/100. 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 SZGH-650?
Baxter has a reach of 1210 mm. SZGH-650 has a reach of 1500 mm.
Are Baxter and SZGH-650 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 SZGH-650?
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 SZGH-650 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.