myCobot 280 vs SZGH SZGH-1406-A
Side-by-side comparison of myCobot 280 (Elephant Robotics) and SZGH SZGH-1406-A (Shenzhen Guanhong Automation Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- myCobot 280China
- SZGH SZGH-1406-AChina
Year First Available
- myCobot 2802020
- SZGH SZGH-1406-A—
Verified Deployments
- myCobot 2800 Deployments
- SZGH SZGH-1406-A0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- myCobot 280$449
- SZGH SZGH-1406-A$9,300
Availability Status
- myCobot 280ACTIVE
- SZGH SZGH-1406-AACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- myCobot 2800.3 kg
- SZGH SZGH-1406-A—
Reach
- myCobot 280280 mm
- SZGH SZGH-1406-A—
Degrees of Freedom
- myCobot 2806
- SZGH SZGH-1406-A6
Repeatability
- myCobot 280±0.5 mm
- SZGH SZGH-1406-A±0.05 mm
Robot Weight
- myCobot 2800.9 kg
- SZGH SZGH-1406-A—
Mounting Options
- myCobot 280—
- SZGH SZGH-1406-Afloor, wall, ceiling, arbitrary angle
Safety
Safety Rating
- myCobot 280—
- SZGH SZGH-1406-ACE
Force/Torque Sensing
- myCobot 280none
- SZGH SZGH-1406-A—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- myCobot 280Yes
- SZGH SZGH-1406-A—
Offline Programming
- myCobot 280Yes
- SZGH SZGH-1406-A—
Programming Interface
- myCobot 280code_python, code_ros
- SZGH SZGH-1406-Ateach_pendant
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- myCobot 280Python, JavaScript, C++, C#
- SZGH SZGH-1406-A—
ROS Compatible
- myCobot 280Yes
- SZGH SZGH-1406-A—
Fieldbus Protocols
- myCobot 280TCP/IP, MODBUS
- SZGH SZGH-1406-AEtherCAT
Reliability
MTBF
- myCobot 280500 hrs
- SZGH SZGH-1406-A—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- myCobot 280$449
- SZGH SZGH-1406-A$9,300
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2020 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $449 | $9,300 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 0.3 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 280 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 0.9 kg | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor, wall, ceiling, arbitrary angle |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | — | CE |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | code_python, code_ros | teach_pendant |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, JavaScript, C++, C# | — |
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | TCP/IP, MODBUS | EtherCAT |
| Reliability | ||
| MTBF (values differ) | 500 hrs | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $449 | $9,300 |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, IP Rating, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, Digital Twin Support, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes myCobot 280 and SZGH SZGH-1406-A?
myCobot 280 is made by Elephant Robotics, based in CN. SZGH SZGH-1406-A is made by Shenzhen Guanhong Automation Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How much does myCobot 280 cost compared to SZGH SZGH-1406-A?
myCobot 280 is listed at $449. SZGH SZGH-1406-A is listed at $9,300.
How do myCobot 280 and SZGH SZGH-1406-A compare on the Robolist Product Score?
myCobot 280 scores 63/100. SZGH SZGH-1406-A scores 32/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of myCobot 280 compare to SZGH SZGH-1406-A?
myCobot 280 has a reach of 280 mm. SZGH SZGH-1406-A has a reach of 1460.7 mm.
Are myCobot 280 and SZGH SZGH-1406-A 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 myCobot 280 and SZGH SZGH-1406-A?
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
myCobot 280 vs SZGH SZGH-1406-A 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.