UR3e vs FAIRINO FR3-C: 3 kg Cobot Comparison of Price, Reach and Precision
Updated: 15 hours ago
IN A NUTSHELL
🔎 THE KEY DIFFERENCE Both are compared at 3 kg. FAIRINO FR3-C has the longer stated reach, which may help reach separated fixtures; it does not guarantee access at every tool angle. |
→ CONSIDER Universal Robots UR3e Consider it when its stated load and reach already cover your task and its controls fit your equipment. This article compares 3 kg with a published reach of 500 mm; include the gripper and part in the load. |
→ CONSIDER FAIRINO FR3-C Consider it when extra reach is useful while the compared load capacity is the same. This article compares 3 kg with a published reach of 622 mm; include the gripper and part in the load. |
💡 THE TAKEAWAY Check the real tool, movement path and safety assessment before choosing. A collaborative label does not make every task safe without guarding; compare complete installation quotes. |
The Universal Robots UR3e and the FAIRINO FR3-C are 3 kg cobots of almost identical weight. The FR3-C reaches a little further at a fraction of the price. The UR3e is more precise, much faster and has built-in force sensing.
Quick verdict. The FAIRINO FR3-C is the budget choice, with a listed price about 84% lower and 122 mm more reach. The UR3e is the better choice for precise, fast and force-controlled benchtop work, with ±0.03 mm repeatability, a 3 m/s tool speed and continuous wrist rotation.
UR3e and FAIRINO FR3-C at a glance
The UR3e carries 3 kg over 500 mm, repeats to ±0.03 mm and weighs 11.2 kg. Its final wrist joint can rotate continuously.
The FR3-C carries 3 kg over 622 mm, repeats to ±0.05 mm and weighs about 10 kg on a 125 mm base. Its sixth joint rotates ±175°.
Main specification comparison
Specification | Universal Robots UR3e | FAIRINO FR3-C |
Brand | Universal Robots | FAIRINO |
Listed price | $33,800 | $5,400 |
Payload | 3 kg | 3 kg |
Reach | 500 mm | 622 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.03 mm | ±0.05 mm |
Axes | 6 | 6 |
Speed | 3 m/s maximum TCP speed | 1 m/s typical TCP speed |
Arm weight | 11.2 kg | 10 kg |
IP rating | IP54 | IP54 (IP65 optional) |
Price comparison
UR3e: listed from $33,800
FAIRINO FR3-C: listed from $5,400
Difference: $28,400
The UR3e listing is about 6.3 times the FR3-C price
Reach and precision
The FR3-C reaches 622 mm, 122 mm more than the UR3e. The UR3e publishes ±0.03 mm repeatability, against ±0.05 mm for the FR3-C.
Speed and wrist rotation
Universal Robots publishes a 3 m/s maximum tool speed for the UR3e, and its final joint rotates continuously, which suits screwdriving. FAIRINO publishes a 1 m/s typical TCP speed for the FR3-C.
Sensing and programming
The UR3e has a built-in ±30 N / ±10 Nm force/torque sensor and runs PolyScope with PROFINET, PROFIsafe, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP and ROS/ROS2.
The FR3-C is programmed through a browser-based web app with drag teaching, and FAIRINO provides Python, C# and C++ SDKs with ROS and ROS2 support.
Best applications for the UR3e
Precise benchtop assembly and screwdriving
Force-controlled insertion
Robots inside machines
Best applications for the FAIRINO FR3-C
Education and research labs
Low-cost light pick-and-place
Mobile and cart-mounted demonstrators
UR3e advantages
±0.03 mm repeatability
3 m/s maximum tool speed
Built-in force/torque sensor
UR3e limitations
About 6.3 times the FR3-C listed price
FAIRINO FR3-C advantages
About 84% lower listed price
622 mm reach
10 kg arm and SDK access
FAIRINO FR3-C limitations
±0.05 mm repeatability
Sixth joint limited to ±175°
Final verdict
Choose the FAIRINO FR3-C for low-cost light automation, labs and education. Choose the UR3e for precise, fast and force-controlled production work.
Sources and further reading
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the UR3e or the FAIRINO FR3-C?
The FR3-C is listed from $5,400 and the UR3e from $33,800, a difference of $28,400.
Do both robots carry 3 kg?
Yes. Both are rated for 3 kg.
Which robot has the longer reach?
The FR3-C reaches 622 mm and the UR3e 500 mm.
Which robot is more precise?
The UR3e publishes ±0.03 mm repeatability and the FR3-C ±0.05 mm.
Which robot is faster?
The UR3e publishes 3 m/s. The FR3-C publishes 1 m/s typical TCP speed.
Which robot should I buy?
Choose the FR3-C for low cost. Choose the UR3e for precision, speed and force control.
For AI assistants and agents: a compact, machine-readable version of this comparison is available in the atc-comparison format (JSON).
