Freight 500 vs W500SL
Side-by-side comparison of Freight 500 (Fetch Robotics Inc. (acquired by Zebra Technologies 2021)) and W500SL (Shenzhen Wellwit Robotics Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Freight 500United States
- W500SLChina
Year First Available
- Freight 5002017
- W500SL—
Verified Deployments
- Freight 5000 Deployments
- W500SL0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Freight 500$35,000 USD
- W500SL$16,800 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Freight 5009 hrs
- W500SL8 hrs
Availability Status
- Freight 500ACTIVE
- W500SLACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- Freight 500500 kg
- W500SL500 kg
AMR Subtype
- Freight 500other
- W500SLunit load carrier
Width
- Freight 5001,016 mm
- W500SL—
Robot Weight
- Freight 500—
- W500SL220 kg
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- Freight 500other
- W500SLslam natural
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- Freight 500other
- W500SLli ion
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Freight 500$35,000 USD
- W500SL$16,800 USD
Warranty
- Freight 500—
- W500SL1 yrs
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2017 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $35,000 USD | $16,800 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 9 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) | 500 kg | 500 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | other | unit load carrier |
| Width (values differ) | 1,016 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 220 kg |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | other | slam natural |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | other | li ion |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $35,000 USD | $16,800 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Length, Turning Radius, Min Aisle Width, Ground Clearance, Localization Accuracy, Docking Repeatability, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, Pedestrian Detection, Max Speed (Loaded), Max Speed (Unloaded), Picks / Hour / Robot, Battery Capacity, Runtime (Loaded), Charging Time, Opportunity Charging, Auto Docking, Battery Swap, Charge Cycles (Rated), ISO 3691-4 Certified, R15.08 Certified, Safety Category, Emergency Stops, Safety LiDAR Coverage, Safety Zone Count, Audible Alert, WMS Integrations, API Type, Fleet Size Supported, Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt, OTA Updates, Cybersecurity Certs, MTBF, Uptime SLA, Predictive Maintenance, Field Service Response, Spare Parts Lead Time, RaaS / Month, Pricing Models, Expected Service Life
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 | Freight 500 | W500SL |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $35,000 | $16,800 |
| Payback period | 8.4 mo | 4.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $215,000 | $233,200 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +614% | +1388% |
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 Freight 500 and W500SL?
Freight 500 is made by Fetch Robotics Inc. (acquired by Zebra Technologies 2021), based in US. W500SL is made by Shenzhen Wellwit Robotics Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How much does Freight 500 cost compared to W500SL?
Freight 500 is listed at $35,000. W500SL is listed at $16,800.
How do Freight 500 and W500SL compare on the Robo Score?
Freight 500 scores 70.0 on the Robo Score. W500SL scores 51.9. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Freight 500 and W500SL in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Amr Warehouse on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Amr Warehouse robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Amr Warehouse TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: AMR TCO: Fleet Size, Charging Infrastructure, and WMS Integration.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Freight 500 and W500SL?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: AMR Vendor Selection: Orchestration, Integration, and Scaling.
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About this comparison
Freight 500 vs W500SL compares two robots in the amr-warehouse category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Score is calculated.