FANUC CRX-5iA vs UFACTORY xArm 6: 5 kg Cobot Comparison
The FANUC CRX-5iA and the UFACTORY xArm 6 both carry 5 kg with six axes. The CRX-5iA reaches 994 mm, repeats to ±0.03 mm and is rated IP67. The xArm 6 reaches 700 mm, repeats to ±0.1 mm, weighs 12.5 kg and is listed about 79% lower.
Quick verdict. The UFACTORY xArm 6 is the better value for research, education and light handling where ±0.1 mm is enough, with a listed price $34,301 lower. The FANUC CRX-5iA is the better choice for production tending, precision and harsh environments.
CRX-5iA and xArm 6 at a glance
The FANUC CRX-5iA carries 5 kg over 994 mm, repeats to ±0.03 mm, weighs 25 kg, is rated IP67 and runs on the R-30iB Mini Plus controller. FANUC lists 1000 mm/s in collaborative mode and 2000 mm/s in high-speed mode.
The UFACTORY xArm 6 carries 5 kg over 700 mm, repeats to ±0.1 mm, weighs 12.5 kg and lists a 1 m/s maximum speed. It runs on a UFACTORY AC or DC control box with UFACTORY Studio. UFACTORY does not publish an IP rating for it.
Main specification comparison
Specification | FANUC CRX-5iA | UFACTORY xArm 6 |
Brand | FANUC | UFACTORY |
Listed price | $43,200 | $8,899 |
Payload | 5 kg | 5 kg |
Reach | 994 mm | 700 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.03 mm | ±0.1 mm |
Axes | 6 | 6 |
Speed | 1000 mm/s (collaborative mode); 2000 mm/s (high-speed mode) | 1 m/s |
Arm weight | 25 kg | 12.5 kg |
IP rating | IP67 | Not specified |
Controller | R-30iB Mini Plus | UFACTORY AC or DC control box running UFACTORY Studio |
Price comparison
FANUC CRX-5iA: listed from $43,200
UFACTORY xArm 6: listed from $8,899
Difference: $34,301
The xArm 6 costs roughly 79% less
Reach and precision
The CRX-5iA reaches 994 mm, about 294 mm beyond the 700 mm of the xArm 6. FANUC publishes ±0.03 mm against ±0.1 mm from UFACTORY. For CNC loading and fine assembly, the FANUC holds positions much more tightly.
Protection and weight
FANUC rates the CRX-5iA IP67, so it can work near coolant. UFACTORY does not publish an IP rating for the xArm 6. At 12.5 kg the xArm 6 is half the weight of the 25 kg CRX-5iA and easy to relocate.
Software and support
The CRX-5iA uses FANUC's tablet programming and hand guiding, with FANUC's vision, safety and global service. The xArm 6 runs on UFACTORY Studio with Python, ROS and SDK access, popular in labs and research.
Best applications for the CRX-5iA
Production machine tending
Precision assembly
Wet or dusty cells
Best applications for the UFACTORY xArm 6
Research and education
Light handling where ±0.1 mm is enough
ROS and Python development
CRX-5iA advantages
±0.03 mm repeatability
994 mm reach
IP67 protection
CRX-5iA limitations
About $34,301 higher listed price
UFACTORY xArm 6 advantages
About 79% lower listed price
12.5 kg arm
Open SDK and ROS support
UFACTORY xArm 6 limitations
±0.1 mm repeatability
No published IP rating
Final verdict
Choose the UFACTORY xArm 6 for research and light handling. Choose the FANUC CRX-5iA for production.
Sources and further reading
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the FANUC CRX-5iA or the UFACTORY xArm 6?
The xArm 6 is listed from $8,899 and the CRX-5iA from $43,200, a difference of $34,301.
Which arm has the longer reach?
The CRX-5iA reaches 994 mm; the xArm 6 700 mm.
Which arm is more precise?
The CRX-5iA publishes ±0.03 mm and the xArm 6 ±0.1 mm.
How heavy are they?
The CRX-5iA weighs 25 kg; the xArm 6 12.5 kg.
What IP ratings do they have?
The CRX-5iA is rated IP67; UFACTORY does not publish an IP rating for the xArm 6.
Which should I buy?
Choose the xArm 6 for research. Choose the CRX-5iA for production.
