MiniCobo vs SZGH-I5

Side-by-side comparison of MiniCobo (Jaka) and SZGH-I5 (Shenzhen Guanhong Automation Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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MiniCoboAA

SZGH-I5A

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

MiniCoboChina
SZGH-I5China

Year First Available

MiniCobo2014
SZGH-I5—

Verified Deployments

MiniCobo0 Deployments
SZGH-I50 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

MiniCobo$13,313 USD
SZGH-I5$7,000 USD

Availability Status

MiniCoboACTIVE
SZGH-I5ACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Reach

MiniCobo580 mm
SZGH-I51,350 mm

Repeatability

MiniCobo±0.1 mm
SZGH-I5±0.02 mm

Payload

MiniCobo1 kg
SZGH-I510 kg

IP Rating

MiniCoboIP54
SZGH-I5IP54

Degrees of Freedom

MiniCobo6
SZGH-I56

Max TCP Speed

MiniCobo1.5 m/s
SZGH-I52.8 m/s

Robot Weight

MiniCobo9.4 kg
SZGH-I538.5 kg

Mounting Options

MiniCobofloor, ceiling, wall
SZGH-I5floor, ceiling, wall

Safety

Safety Rating

MiniCoboISO/TS 15066
SZGH-I5CE, ISO 10218-1, ISO/TS 15066

Force/Torque Sensing

MiniCobonone
SZGH-I5Yes

Ease of Use

No-Code Capable

MiniCoboYes
SZGH-I5—

Offline Programming

MiniCoboNo
SZGH-I5—

Programming Interface

MiniCoboGraphic Programming
SZGH-I5teach_pendant

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

MiniCoboISO 9409-1-A50
SZGH-I5—

Software & Connectivity

Fieldbus Protocols

MiniCoboEtherCAT, Profinet
SZGH-I5CAN bus, Ethernet, Modbus-RTU/TCP

Commercial

Price (USD)

MiniCobo$13,313 USD
SZGH-I5$7,000 USD

Warranty

MiniCobo2 yrs
SZGH-I52 yrs

	MiniCobocobotJaka AARobo Index	SZGH-I5cobotShenzhen Guanhong Automation Co., Ltd. ARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country	China	China
Year First Available (values differ)	2014	—
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	$13,313 USD	$7,000 USD
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	580 mm	1,350 mm
Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	±0.1 mm	±0.02 mm
Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	1 kg	10 kg
IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers)	IP54	IP54
Degrees of Freedom	6	6
Max TCP Speed (values differ)	1.5 m/s	2.8 m/s
Robot Weight (values differ)	9.4 kg	38.5 kg
Mounting Options (values differ)	floor, ceiling, wall	floor, ceiling, wall
Safety
Safety Rating (values differ)	ISO/TS 15066	CE, ISO 10218-1, ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing (values differ)	none	Yes
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable (values differ)	Yes	—
Offline Programming (values differ)	No	—
Programming Interface (values differ)	Graphic Programming	teach_pendant
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard (values differ)	ISO 9409-1-A50	—
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols (values differ)	EtherCAT, Profinet	CAN bus, Ethernet, Modbus-RTU/TCP
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	$13,313 USD	$7,000 USD
Warranty	2 yrs	2 yrs

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, Lead Time

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ROI Comparison

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Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	MiniCobo	SZGH-I5
Investment	$13,313	$7,000
Payback period	3.2 mo	1.7 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	$236,688	$243,000
ROI (5 yr)	+1778%	+3471%

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 MiniCobo and SZGH-I5?

MiniCobo is made by Jaka, based in CN. SZGH-I5 is made by Shenzhen Guanhong Automation Co., Ltd., based in CN.

How much does MiniCobo cost compared to SZGH-I5?

MiniCobo is listed at $13,313. SZGH-I5 is listed at $7,000.

How do MiniCobo and SZGH-I5 compare on the Robo Index?

MiniCobo grades AA on the Robo Index. SZGH-I5 grades A. 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 MiniCobo compare to SZGH-I5?

MiniCobo has a reach of 580 mm. SZGH-I5 has a reach of 1350 mm.

Are MiniCobo and SZGH-I5 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 MiniCobo and SZGH-I5?

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

MiniCobo vs SZGH-I5 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.