myCobot 280 vs XYD-HF
Side-by-side comparison of myCobot 280 (Elephant Robotics) and XYD-HF (Xiamen Device Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- myCobot 280China
- XYD-HF—
Year First Available
- myCobot 2802020
- XYD-HF—
Verified Deployments
- myCobot 2800 Deployments
- XYD-HF0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- myCobot 280$449
- XYD-HF$3,205–$3,315
Availability Status
- myCobot 280ACTIVE
- XYD-HFACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- myCobot 280280 mm
- XYD-HF5,000 mm
Repeatability
- myCobot 280±0.5 mm
- XYD-HF±0.02 mm
Payload
- myCobot 2800.3 kg
- XYD-HF20 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- myCobot 2806
- XYD-HF6
Max TCP Speed
- myCobot 280—
- XYD-HF1 m/s
Robot Weight
- myCobot 2800.9 kg
- XYD-HF500 kg
Mounting Options
- myCobot 280—
- XYD-HFfloor
Safety
Force/Torque Sensing
- myCobot 280none
- XYD-HF—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- myCobot 280Yes
- XYD-HF—
Offline Programming
- myCobot 280Yes
- XYD-HF—
Programming Interface
- myCobot 280code_python, code_ros
- XYD-HFteach_pendant
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- myCobot 280Python, JavaScript, C++, C#
- XYD-HF—
ROS Compatible
- myCobot 280Yes
- XYD-HF—
Fieldbus Protocols
- myCobot 280TCP/IP, MODBUS
- XYD-HF—
Reliability
MTBF
- myCobot 280500 hrs
- XYD-HF—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- myCobot 280$449
- XYD-HF$3,205–$3,315
Warranty
- myCobot 280—
- XYD-HF1 yrs
Lead Time
- myCobot 280—
- XYD-HF1 wks
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2020 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $449 | $3,205–$3,315 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 280 mm | 5,000 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | ±0.02 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 0.3 kg | 20 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 1 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 0.9 kg | 500 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor |
| Safety | ||
| 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 | — |
| Reliability | ||
| MTBF (values differ) | 500 hrs | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $449 | $3,205–$3,315 |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Lead Time (values differ) | — | 1 wks |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, IP Rating, Safety 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
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Frequently asked
Who makes myCobot 280 and XYD-HF?
myCobot 280 is made by Elephant Robotics, based in CN. XYD-HF is made by Xiamen Device Technology Co., Ltd..
How do myCobot 280 and XYD-HF compare on the Robolist Product Score?
myCobot 280 scores 63/100. XYD-HF scores 37/100. 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 XYD-HF?
myCobot 280 has a reach of 280 mm. XYD-HF has a reach of 5000 mm.
Are myCobot 280 and XYD-HF 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 XYD-HF?
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 XYD-HF 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.