BenxiaoDi D33 vs Starship
Side-by-side comparison of BenxiaoDi D33 (Fujian Hantewin Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.) and Starship (Starship Technologies) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- BenxiaoDi D33China
- StarshipUnited States
Year First Available
- BenxiaoDi D33—
- Starship2015
Verified Deployments
- BenxiaoDi D330 Deployments
- Starship0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- BenxiaoDi D33$14,000 USD
- Starship$5,500 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- BenxiaoDi D338 hrs
- Starship18 hrs
Availability Status
- BenxiaoDi D33ACTIVE
- StarshipACTIVE
Physical
Robot Weight
- BenxiaoDi D33—
- Starship23 kg
Payload
- BenxiaoDi D33—
- Starship10 kg
Dimensions
- BenxiaoDi D33—
- Starship569x678x554
Tray Count
- BenxiaoDi D334
- Starship—
Compartment Type
- BenxiaoDi D33open trays
- Starshipenclosed locked
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- BenxiaoDi D33lidar slam,vision,hybrid
- Starshiplidar slam,vision,hybrid
Max Speed
- BenxiaoDi D33—
- Starship1.7 m/s
Min Passable Width
- BenxiaoDi D33—
- Starship56.9 cm
Obstacle Detection Range
- BenxiaoDi D33—
- Starship61 m
Power
Battery Runtime
- BenxiaoDi D338 hrs
- Starship18 hrs
Auto Docking
- BenxiaoDi D33—
- StarshipYes
Integration
Fleet Management
- BenxiaoDi D33centralized cloud
- Starshipcentralized cloud
Floor Compatibility
- BenxiaoDi D33hard floor
- Starshiphard floor
Commercial
Price (USD)
- BenxiaoDi D33$14,000 USD
- Starship$5,500 USD
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $14,000 USD | $5,500 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 8 hrs | 18 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | — | 23 kg |
| Payload (values differ) | — | 10 kg |
| Dimensions (values differ) | — | 569x678x554 |
| Tray Count (values differ) | 4 | — |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | open trays | enclosed locked |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | lidar slam,vision,hybrid | lidar slam,vision,hybrid |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 1.7 m/s |
| Min Passable Width (values differ) | — | 56.9 cm |
| Obstacle Detection Range (values differ) | — | 61 m |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 8 hrs | 18 hrs |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Integration | ||
| Fleet Management | centralized cloud | centralized cloud |
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | hard floor | hard floor |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $14,000 USD | $5,500 USD |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Tray Capacity, IP Rating, Min Object Detection Height, Charge Time, Hot-Swap Battery, Elevator API, PMS / POS Integration, Noise Level, Display Size, RaaS / Month, Warranty
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ROI Comparison
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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | BenxiaoDi D33 | Starship |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $14,000 | $5,500 |
| Payback period | 3.4 mo | 1.3 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $236,000 | $244,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1686% | +4445% |
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 BenxiaoDi D33 and Starship?
BenxiaoDi D33 is made by Fujian Hantewin Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. Starship is made by Starship Technologies, based in US.
How much does BenxiaoDi D33 cost compared to Starship?
BenxiaoDi D33 is listed at $14,000. Starship is listed at $5,500.
How do BenxiaoDi D33 and Starship compare on the Robo Index?
BenxiaoDi D33 grades BBB on the Robo Index. Starship grades A. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are BenxiaoDi D33 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 D33 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 D33 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 Robo Index is calculated.