SpotMini vs X20
Side-by-side comparison of SpotMini (Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary)) and X20 (Hangzhou DEEP Robotics Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- SpotMiniUnited States
- X20China
Year First Available
- SpotMini2017
- X20—
Verified Deployments
- SpotMini0 Deployments
- X200 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- SpotMini$75,000
- X20$73,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- SpotMini1.5 hrs
- X204 hrs
Availability Status
- SpotMiniACTIVE
- X20ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- SpotMini14 kg
- X2020 kg
Max Speed
- SpotMini1.9 m/s
- X204 m/s
IP Rating
- SpotMiniIP42
- X20IP66
Autonomy Level
- SpotMinisemi-autonomous
- X20—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2017 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $75,000 | $73,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | 4 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 14 kg | 20 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1.9 m/s | 4 m/s |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP42 | IP66 |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | semi-autonomous | — |
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Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes SpotMini and X20?
SpotMini is made by Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary), based in US. X20 is made by Hangzhou DEEP Robotics Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How much does SpotMini cost compared to X20?
SpotMini is listed at $75,000. X20 is listed at $73,000.
How do SpotMini and X20 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
SpotMini scores 59/100. X20 scores 63/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between SpotMini and X20?
SpotMini carries up to 14 kg. X20 carries up to 20 kg.
Are SpotMini and X20 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Quadruped on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between SpotMini and X20?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The quadruped vendor RFP: questions and red flags.
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About this comparison
SpotMini vs X20 compares two robots in the quadruped 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.