Sawyer vs UR5e
Side-by-side comparison of Sawyer (Rethink Robotics) and UR5e (Universal Robots A/S (subsidiary of Teradyne)) — specs, pricing, Robolist Trust Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
 SawyercobotRethink Robotics13.3Trust Score |  UR5ecobotUniversal Robots A/S (subsidiary of Teradyne)—Trust Score | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | DK |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2005 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | US$34,900 | US$47,500 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 4 kg | 5 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,260 mm | 850 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 7 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.01 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | 1 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 19 kg | 20.6 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | any orientation |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | IP65 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | — | ISO10218, TUV, UL 1740 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Programming Interface (values differ) | — | no_code_gui |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | Modbus TCP, TCP/IP | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $34,900 | $47,500 |
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, No-Code Capable, Offline Programming, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, ROS Compatible, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty, Lead Time
About this comparison
Sawyer vs UR5e 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 Trust Score is calculated.