da Vinci Xi vs Mako Partial Knee
Side-by-side comparison of da Vinci Xi (Intuitive Surgical, Inc.) and Mako Partial Knee (Stryker) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- da Vinci XiUnited States

- Mako Partial KneeUnited States
Year First Available
- da Vinci Xi2014

- Mako Partial Knee—
Verified Deployments
- da Vinci Xi0 Deployments

- Mako Partial Knee0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- da Vinci Xi$1,500,000–$2,500,000 USD

- Mako Partial Knee$375,000–$550,000 USD
Availability Status
- da Vinci XiACTIVE

- Mako Partial KneeACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | United States | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2014 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $1,500,000–$2,500,000 USD | $375,000–$550,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Payload Capacity, Reach, Max Speed, IP Rating, Autonomy Level
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | da Vinci Xi | Mako Partial Knee |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $2,000,000 | $462,500 |
| Payback period | 480.0 mo | 111.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | -$1,750,000 | -$212,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | -88% | -46% |
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 da Vinci Xi and Mako Partial Knee?
da Vinci Xi is made by Intuitive Surgical, Inc., based in US. Mako Partial Knee is made by Stryker, based in US.
How do da Vinci Xi and Mako Partial Knee compare on the Robo Index?
da Vinci Xi grades AA on the Robo Index. Mako Partial Knee grades AA. 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 da Vinci Xi and Mako Partial Knee in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Surgical Medical on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Surgical Medical robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Surgical Medical TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Surgical Robot TCO: Capital, Consumables, Training, and Per-Procedure Cost.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between da Vinci Xi and Mako Partial Knee?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Surgical Robot Vendor Selection: Support Coverage, Software Upgrades, and Lifecycle.
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About this comparison
da Vinci Xi vs Mako Partial Knee compares two robots in the surgical-medical 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.