GCR20-1400-EX vs UR16e
Side-by-side comparison of GCR20-1400-EX (SIASUN) and UR16e (Universal Robots A/S (subsidiary of Teradyne)) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- GCR20-1400-EXChina
- UR16eDenmark
Year First Available
- GCR20-1400-EX—
- UR16e2019
Verified Deployments
- GCR20-1400-EX0 Deployments
- UR16e0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- GCR20-1400-EXACTIVE
- UR16eACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- GCR20-1400-EX12 kg
- UR16e16 kg
IP Rating
- GCR20-1400-EXIP54/IP65
- UR16e—
Reach
- GCR20-1400-EX1,300 mm
- UR16e900 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- GCR20-1400-EX—
- UR16e6
Repeatability
- GCR20-1400-EX±0.03 mm
- UR16e—
Robot Weight
- GCR20-1400-EX—
- UR16e33.1 kg
Mounting Options
- GCR20-1400-EXtable, wall, ceiling
- UR16e—
Safety
Safety Rating
- GCR20-1400-EXISO/TS 15066
- UR16eCE, ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- GCR20-1400-EXnone
- UR16ejoint level all
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- GCR20-1400-EX—
- UR16e1 hrs
No-Code Capable
- GCR20-1400-EXYes
- UR16eYes
Offline Programming
- GCR20-1400-EXNo
- UR16e—
Programming Interface
- GCR20-1400-EXhand-guiding, teach pendant
- UR16eteach_pendant, drag_and_drop
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Denmark |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2019 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 12 kg | 16 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | IP54/IP65 | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,300 mm | 900 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 33.1 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | table, wall, ceiling | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | CE, ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | joint level all |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | — | 1 hrs |
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | hand-guiding, teach pendant | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price Range (USD), Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Time to Redeploy, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, ROS Compatible, Fieldbus Protocols, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, Price (USD), CaaS / Month, Warranty, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes GCR20-1400-EX and UR16e?
GCR20-1400-EX is made by SIASUN, based in CN. UR16e is made by Universal Robots A/S (subsidiary of Teradyne), based in DK.
How do GCR20-1400-EX and UR16e compare on the Robolist Product Score?
GCR20-1400-EX scores 17/100. UR16e scores 59/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of GCR20-1400-EX compare to UR16e?
GCR20-1400-EX has a reach of 1400 mm. UR16e has a reach of 900 mm.
Are GCR20-1400-EX and UR16e 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 GCR20-1400-EX and UR16e?
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
GCR20-1400-EX vs UR16e 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.