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MagicBot Z1

Record last checked: 2026-05-14

MagicBot X1

Record last checked: 2026-05-15

Each row compares one spec across your shortlist. Green marks the best value.

Price

MagicBot Z1
Price not recorded
Price details

MagicLab has not published official public pricing for MagicBot Z1; the official product page lists Z1 and Z1 Development Version configurations without a checkout price.

MagicBot X1
Price not recorded
Price details

MagicLab has not published public pricing or ordering terms for MagicBot X1; launch materials describe standard and research editions but no checkout price.

Height

MagicBot Z1
136.9 cm standing
MagicBot X1
180 cm

Weight

MagicBot Z1
Approximately 40 kg with battery; development version approximately 40 kg+
MagicBot X1
70 kg

Battery Life

MagicBot Z1
Approximately 2 hours
MagicBot X1
Dual-battery system described for 24/7 continuous operation; per-charge runtime not officially disclosedNot safely comparable as a typed unit

Max Speed

MagicBot Z1
Not officially disclosed
MagicBot X1
Overall motion speed reported as more than 30% faster than MagicBot Gen1; exact speed not officially disclosedNot safely comparable as a typed unit

AI

MagicBot Z1
8-core high-performance CPU; MagicLab describes IL/RL-based human-like walking, rapid full-body motion learning, 360° perception, autonomous navigation, and multimodal dialogue, with an optional high-computing module on the development version
MagicBot X1
Unveiled alongside MagicLab's Magic-Mix world model; public sources do not yet disclose an X1-specific compute stack or onboard model specification

Sensors

MagicBot Z1
3D LiDAR, Depth Camera, Binocular Fisheye Camera, Head Tactile Sensor, Microphone Array
MagicBot X1
Not officially disclosed

Connectivity

MagicBot Z1
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2
MagicBot X1
Not officially disclosed

Status

MagicBot Z1
Active
MagicBot X1
Development

Category

MagicBot Z1
Humanoid
MagicBot X1
Humanoid
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Charging Time

MagicBot Z1
Not officially disclosed
MagicBot X1
Not officially disclosed

Degrees of Freedom

MagicBot Z1
N/A
MagicBot X1
N/A

Voice Assistants

MagicBot Z1
None
MagicBot X1
None

Manufacturer

MagicBot Z1
MagicLab
MagicBot X1
MagicLab

Capabilities

MagicBot Z1

Autonomous NavigationBipedal WalkingHandheld Remote ControlHigh-Dynamic Humanoid MotionHuman-like Walking with IL/RLImpact RecoveryMultimodal DialogueOTA UpgradesOptional 11-DOF Tactile Dexterous HandProne RecoveryScientific Research and EducationSecondary Development on Development VersionWide-Range Joint Motion up to 320°

MagicBot X1

31 Active Degrees of Freedom450 N·m Maximum Joint TorqueBipedal Humanoid LocomotionCustomizable ConfigurationsDual-Battery Continuous-Operation ArchitectureHigh-Dynamic Motion ScenariosHumanoid ManipulationIndustrial and Service-Robot ApplicationsResearch Edition for Secondary DevelopmentStandard Edition for Commercial Deployment

How to Compare Robots

Use this flow to get to a clean shortlist fast. The route works best as a dense research workbench, not a marketing page.

1

Choose comparable robots

Start with robots that solve the same job. Use category anchors like Humanoid, Cleaning, Companions, Research before you worry about micro-spec wins.

2

Read the big deltas first

Check price, status, battery, sensors, and capabilities before getting lost in minor spec rows.

3

Switch to differences only

Once you have a shortlist, hide shared rows. That turns the table from a spec dump into a real decision tool.

Cross-category comparisons still have value

A dedicated cleaner versus a home assistant with cleaning features can reveal whether you really need a specialist or just broader household coverage. Compare around the same outcome, not the same marketing language. And when blank-page friction is the problem, use one of the prebuilt quick-start pairings in the workbench above — open one, swap robots, and keep moving.

Making Your Decision

Turn comparison rows into an actual recommendation — not just more reading.

1

Weighted priorities

Not all spec deltas matter equally. Rank your buying criteria before crowning a winner.

  • List must-haves — smart-home platform, clearance, shipping status, or anything that eliminates a robot instantly.
  • Pick your top 3 differentiators — navigation, noise, battery, support, or whatever changes daily use.
  • Score only the finalists against those. The robot that wins your real priorities beats the one with the most green cells.
2

Total cost of ownership

The sticker price is only one row. Subscriptions, consumables, and service access often decide the real winner.

Subscriptions

Cloud AI and premium app tiers can make a cheaper robot more expensive over three years.

Consumables

Brushes, pads, filters, and bags flip the value story on high-frequency robots.

Energy & battery

Large batteries and frequent charging reveal everyday operating demands.

Repair & warranty

Local servicing and spare-parts access are the quietest but most important long-term costs.

3

Environment check

Specs describe ideal conditions. Your rooms, pets, and Wi-Fi determine what actually performs.

  • Floor types — carpet, hardwood, tile, and transition handling.
  • Space layout — open plans vs. multi-room homes with tight doorways.
  • Wi-Fi coverage — cloud-heavy robots need stable signal everywhere.
  • Household — pets, kids, shared spaces, and noise tolerance.

Purchase and deployment access

Available listings: 125. Pre-order listings: 54. Active records: 130. Available indicates an ordering listing, not confirmed stock. Pre-order indicates a reservation listing, not immediate delivery. Active status alone does not confirm public purchase availability or deployment. Other statuses do not establish a current purchase listing. Confirm regional access, stock, reservation terms, and delivery with the manufacturer.

When it's too close to call

If two robots are still neck-and-neck, use softer signals that affect ownership quality more than spec sheets admit.

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Comparison FAQ

Questions buyers ask before the final click

Short answers to the questions that usually show up once the shortlist is live and the tradeoffs feel real.

Frequently Asked Questions

Using the workspace
How many robots can I compare at once?
You can compare up to four robots at once. Two or three is usually the cleanest decision view, but four-way comparisons work well for wider market scans.
What does 'Show differences only' do?
It hides rows where all selected robots share the same value, leaving only the rows that actually change your decision. It is especially useful for same-brand or same-category shortlists.
Can I compare robots from different categories?
Yes. You can compare any of the 412 robots in the database. Cross-category comparisons work best when the robots still compete for the same outcome in your home or workflow.
What makes a good comparison?
The best pairings share at least one real-world anchor: same job, similar price band, same room constraints, or competing brand tier. That keeps the table decision-focused instead of random.
Sharing & shortlisting
How do I share a comparison?
Once you have a live shortlist, a Share this comparison link appears in the workbench. It preserves your selected robots and the differences-only toggle in a permanent URL.
Can I save or bookmark a comparison for later?
Yes. Every live comparison has a stable route, so bookmarking the page preserves the exact configuration you built.
Can I compare by price alone?
Price is one row in the compare table, but if you want pure price sorting first, the all robots page is the better place to shortlist before coming back here.
Data & methodology
Are specifications up to date?
ui44 comparison data is sourced from official manufacturer documentation and re-verified on a rolling basis. Shipping products get the most frequent freshness checks.
What if a spec is missing?
A dash or 'Not specified' usually means the manufacturer has not published the detail clearly. It does not automatically mean the robot lacks the feature.
How should I compare robots at different development stages?
Status labels describe catalog records, not measured operational reliability. Available indicates a purchase listing, not verified stock or shipping dates. Active alone does not confirm public purchase access. Pre-order indicates a reservation listing, not engineering completion or a guaranteed delivery queue position. Development and Prototype identify recorded stages; Discontinued identifies a discontinued listing. Compare documented performance and current manufacturer terms, including any recorded sales notes, for the specific model and region.
Can I compare specific sensors or components more deeply?
Yes. The compare table gives you the side-by-side overview, then the components directory lets you go deeper on shared sensors, radios, and platform pieces across the catalog.