CB-LS5441 vs Meca500
Side-by-side comparison of CB-LS5441 (Dongguan Rongan Electromechanical Equipment Co., Ltd.) and Meca500 (Mecademic) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- CB-LS5441China
- Meca500Canada
Year First Available
- CB-LS5441—
- Meca5002015
Verified Deployments
- CB-LS54410 Deployments
- Meca5000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- CB-LS5441$4,200
- Meca500$15,000
Availability Status
- CB-LS5441ACTIVE
- Meca500ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- CB-LS5441—
- Meca5001 kg
Reach
- CB-LS5441—
- Meca500330 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- CB-LS54414
- Meca5006
Repeatability
- CB-LS5441±0.02 mm
- Meca500±0.005 mm
Robot Weight
- CB-LS5441—
- Meca5004.6 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- CB-LS5441—
- Meca500IP 40
Performance
Duty Cycle
- CB-LS5441not specified
- Meca500—
Safety
Dual Check Safety
- CB-LS5441No
- Meca500—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- CB-LS5441PLC+Touch Screen
- Meca500embedded
Teach Pendant Type
- CB-LS5441wired touch
- Meca500none
Digital Twin Support
- CB-LS5441No
- Meca500—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- CB-LS5441none
- Meca500—
Predictive Maintenance
- CB-LS5441none
- Meca500—
End-Effector
Tool Changer (ISO)
- CB-LS5441none
- Meca500—
Internal Cable Routing
- CB-LS5441external only
- Meca500—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- CB-LS5441$4,200
- Meca500$15,000
Warranty
- CB-LS54412 yrs
- Meca500—
Service Network
- CB-LS5441regional
- Meca500—
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Canada |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $4,200 | $15,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 1 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 330 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 4 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.02 mm | ±0.005 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 4.6 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | — | IP 40 |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | not specified | — |
| Safety | ||
| Dual Check Safety (values differ) | No | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | PLC+Touch Screen | embedded |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | wired touch | none |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | No | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | none | — |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | none | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | none | — |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | external only | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $4,200 | $15,000 |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | — |
| Service Network (values differ) | regional | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Programming Languages, Offline Programming, Communication Protocols, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Tool Flange Standard, Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes CB-LS5441 and Meca500?
CB-LS5441 is made by Dongguan Rongan Electromechanical Equipment Co., Ltd., based in CN. Meca500 is made by Mecademic, based in CA.
How much does CB-LS5441 cost compared to Meca500?
CB-LS5441 is listed at $4,200. Meca500 is listed at $15,000.
How do CB-LS5441 and Meca500 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
CB-LS5441 scores 17/100. Meca500 scores 56/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are CB-LS5441 and Meca500 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 CB-LS5441 and Meca500?
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
CB-LS5441 vs Meca500 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.