BenXiaoDi D30 vs Starship
Side-by-side comparison of BenXiaoDi D30 (Fujian Hantewin Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.) and Starship (Starship Technologies) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- BenXiaoDi D30China
- StarshipUnited States
Year First Available
- BenXiaoDi D302019
- Starship2015
Verified Deployments
- BenXiaoDi D300 Deployments
- Starship0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- BenXiaoDi D30$4,600
- Starship$5,500
Battery / Shift Runtime
- BenXiaoDi D3010 hrs
- Starship18 hrs
Availability Status
- BenXiaoDi D30ACTIVE
- StarshipACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- BenXiaoDi D30—
- Starship10 kg
Robot Weight
- BenXiaoDi D304.2 kg
- Starship23 kg
Dimensions
- BenXiaoDi D30539x478x1137
- Starship569x678x554
Tray Count
- BenXiaoDi D304
- Starship—
Compartment Type
- BenXiaoDi D30hybrid
- Starshipenclosed locked
IP Rating
- BenXiaoDi D30IP55
- Starship—
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- BenXiaoDi D30lidar slam,vision,hybrid
- Starshiplidar slam,vision,hybrid
Max Speed
- BenXiaoDi D308.3 m/s
- Starship1.7 m/s
Min Passable Width
- BenXiaoDi D30—
- Starship56.9 cm
Obstacle Detection Range
- BenXiaoDi D30—
- Starship61 m
Power
Battery Runtime
- BenXiaoDi D3010 hrs
- Starship18 hrs
Charge Time
- BenXiaoDi D304 hrs
- Starship—
Auto Docking
- BenXiaoDi D30Yes
- StarshipYes
Integration
Elevator API
- BenXiaoDi D30Yes
- Starship—
Fleet Management
- BenXiaoDi D30centralized cloud
- Starshipcentralized cloud
Floor Compatibility
- BenXiaoDi D30hard floor,low pile carpet
- Starshiphard floor
Commercial
Price (USD)
- BenXiaoDi D30$4,600
- Starship$5,500
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2019 | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $4,600 | $5,500 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 10 hrs | 18 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | — | 10 kg |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 4.2 kg | 23 kg |
| Dimensions (values differ) | 539x478x1137 | 569x678x554 |
| Tray Count (values differ) | 4 | — |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | hybrid | enclosed locked |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP55 | — |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | lidar slam,vision,hybrid | lidar slam,vision,hybrid |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 8.3 m/s | 1.7 m/s |
| Min Passable Width (values differ) | — | 56.9 cm |
| Obstacle Detection Range (values differ) | — | 61 m |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 10 hrs | 18 hrs |
| Charge Time (values differ) | 4 hrs | — |
| Auto Docking | Yes | Yes |
| Integration | ||
| Elevator API (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fleet Management | centralized cloud | centralized cloud |
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | hard floor,low pile carpet | hard floor |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $4,600 | $5,500 |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Tray Capacity, Min Object Detection Height, Hot-Swap Battery, PMS / POS Integration, Noise Level, Display Size, RaaS / Month, Warranty
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Frequently asked
Who makes BenXiaoDi D30 and Starship?
BenXiaoDi D30 is made by Fujian Hantewin Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. Starship is made by Starship Technologies, based in US.
When were BenXiaoDi D30 and Starship launched?
BenXiaoDi D30 launched in 2019. Starship launched in 2015.
How much does BenXiaoDi D30 cost compared to Starship?
BenXiaoDi D30 is listed at $4,600. Starship is listed at $5,500.
How do BenXiaoDi D30 and Starship compare on the Robolist Product Score?
BenXiaoDi D30 scores 53/100. Starship scores 73/100. 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 BenXiaoDi D30 and Starship?
BenXiaoDi D30 carries up to 30 kg. Starship carries up to 10 kg.
Are BenXiaoDi D30 and Starship in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Delivery on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between BenXiaoDi D30 and Starship?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Delivery Robot Vendor Selection: Insurance, Telemetry, and Fallback Procedures.
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About this comparison
BenXiaoDi D30 vs Starship compares two robots in the delivery 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.