F-EA Economical vs MiniCobo
Side-by-side comparison of F-EA Economical (Dongguan Hengxin Laser Equipment Co., Ltd) and MiniCobo (Jaka) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- F-EA Economical—
- MiniCoboChina
Year First Available
- F-EA Economical—
- MiniCobo2014
Verified Deployments
- F-EA Economical0 Deployments
- MiniCobo0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- F-EA Economical$17,000 USD
- MiniCobo$13,313 USD
Availability Status
- F-EA EconomicalACTIVE
- MiniCoboACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- F-EA Economical38.5 kg
- MiniCobo9.4 kg
Max TCP Speed
- F-EA Economical—
- MiniCobo1.5 m/s
Payload
- F-EA Economical10 kg
- MiniCobo1 kg
Reach
- F-EA Economical1,350 mm
- MiniCobo580 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- F-EA Economical6
- MiniCobo6
Repeatability
- F-EA Economical±0.03 mm
- MiniCobo±0.1 mm
Mounting Options
- F-EA Economicalfloor/ceiling/wall
- MiniCobofloor, ceiling, wall
IP Rating
- F-EA Economical—
- MiniCoboIP54
Safety
Safety Rating
- F-EA EconomicalISO/TS 15066
- MiniCoboISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- F-EA Economicalnone
- MiniCobonone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- F-EA Economical—
- MiniCoboYes
Offline Programming
- F-EA Economical—
- MiniCoboNo
Programming Interface
- F-EA Economicalteach_pendant, drag_and_drop
- MiniCoboGraphic Programming
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- F-EA Economical—
- MiniCoboISO 9409-1-A50
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- F-EA Economical—
- MiniCoboEtherCAT, Profinet
Commercial
Price (USD)
- F-EA Economical$17,000 USD
- MiniCobo$13,313 USD
Warranty
- F-EA Economical—
- MiniCobo2 yrs
Lead Time
- F-EA Economical5 wks
- MiniCobo—
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2014 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $17,000 USD | $13,313 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 38.5 kg | 9.4 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | — | 1.5 m/s |
| Payload (values differ) | 10 kg | 1 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,350 mm | 580 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor/ceiling/wall | floor, ceiling, wall |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating | ISO/TS 15066 | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop | Graphic Programming |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | ISO 9409-1-A50 |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | EtherCAT, Profinet |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $17,000 USD | $13,313 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 2 yrs |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 5 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, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, ROS Compatible, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month
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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 | F-EA Economical | MiniCobo |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $17,000 | $13,313 |
| Payback period | 4.1 mo | 3.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $233,000 | $236,688 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1371% | +1778% |
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 F-EA Economical and MiniCobo?
F-EA Economical is made by Dongguan Hengxin Laser Equipment Co., Ltd. MiniCobo is made by Jaka, based in CN.
How much does F-EA Economical cost compared to MiniCobo?
F-EA Economical is listed at $17,000. MiniCobo is listed at $13,313.
How do F-EA Economical and MiniCobo compare on the Robo Index?
F-EA Economical grades AA on the Robo Index. MiniCobo 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.
How does the reach of F-EA Economical compare to MiniCobo?
F-EA Economical has a reach of 1350 mm. MiniCobo has a reach of 580 mm.
Are F-EA Economical and MiniCobo 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 F-EA Economical and MiniCobo?
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
F-EA Economical vs MiniCobo 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 Robo Index is calculated.