NovaNorth Robotics
1X NEO vs Tesla Optimus
Two humanoids, two very different promises. NEO is the one you can reserve today. Optimus is the one everyone is waiting for. Here's how they compare right now.
| 1X NEO | Tesla Optimus | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Preorders open | Not on sale |
| Price | $20,000 or $499/mo | Target $20k–30k at scale |
| Deposit | $200 | None, no reservations |
| Home delivery | US, 2026 | Consumer sales targeted ~late 2027 |
| Weight | 66 lb | ~125 lb (reported) |
| Built for | Homes first: soft body, gentle movement | Factories first, homes later |
| Chores today | Laundry folding, tidying, fetching, with remote help for new tasks | Not available to consumers |
Which should you pick?
Choose NEO if you want a humanoid in your home soon and you're comfortable with an early product that sometimes learns from remote operators. The $499/mo plan is the lowest-risk way in.
Wait for Optimus if you'd rather have Tesla's scale and pricing and can wait until at least late 2027. There's nothing to reserve yet, so join our arrival list to hear first.
Our take
NEO wins on the only thing that matters this year: you can actually get one. Optimus may win on price later, but its timeline isn't confirmed.