UR3e vs FAIRINO FR3-WML: 3 kg Cobot Comparison of Reach, Weight and Price
The Universal Robots UR3e and the FAIRINO FR3-WML both carry 3 kg and weigh about 11 kg. The FR3-WML, FAIRINO's long-reach lightweight variant, reaches 422 mm further and costs about 78% less. The UR3e repeats more tightly, is faster and has built-in force sensing.
Quick verdict. The FAIRINO FR3-WML is the value choice for light handling over a wider area and on mobile platforms, with 922 mm reach, an 11.25 kg arm and a listed price of $7,499. The UR3e is the better choice for precise and fast benchtop work, with ±0.03 mm repeatability, a 3 m/s tool speed and a built-in force/torque sensor.
UR3e and FAIRINO FR3-WML at a glance
The UR3e carries 3 kg over 500 mm, repeats to ±0.03 mm and weighs 11.2 kg.
The FAIRINO FR3-WML carries 3 kg over 922 mm, repeats to ±0.05 mm, weighs about 11.25 kg and is rated IP54, with IP65 optional.
Main specification comparison
Specification | Universal Robots UR3e | FAIRINO FR3-WML |
Brand | Universal Robots | FAIRINO |
Listed price | $33,800 | $7,499 |
Payload | 3 kg | 3 kg |
Reach | 500 mm | 922 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 | 11.25 kg |
IP rating | IP54 | IP54 (IP65 optional) |
Price comparison
UR3e: listed from $33,800
FAIRINO FR3-WML: listed from $7,499
Difference: $26,301
The FR3-WML costs roughly 78% less
Reach and weight
Both arms carry 3 kg and weigh about 11 kg on a 128 mm base. The FR3-WML reaches 922 mm, 422 mm more than the UR3e, so one arm covers a full workstation or a conveyor section. It mounts in any orientation and has a rated power of 140 W, which suits mobile platforms.
Precision and speed
The UR3e publishes ±0.03 mm repeatability and a 3 m/s maximum tool speed, against ±0.05 mm and a 1 m/s typical TCP speed for the FR3-WML. Precise electronics assembly and fast pick-and-place favor the UR3e.
Industrial features
The UR3e has a built-in ±30 N / ±10 Nm force/torque sensor, IP54 and PROFINET with PROFIsafe, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP and ROS/ROS2 support, with a large catalog of UR+ accessories. FAIRINO offers IP65 as an option for the FR3-WML.
Best applications for the UR3e
Precise benchtop assembly
Fast pick-and-place
Force-controlled insertion
Best applications for the FAIRINO FR3-WML
Light handling over 922 mm
Mobile and low-power platforms
Multi-station cells on a budget
UR3e advantages
±0.03 mm repeatability
3 m/s maximum tool speed
Built-in force/torque sensor
UR3e limitations
About $26,301 higher listed price
500 mm reach
FAIRINO FR3-WML advantages
About 78% lower listed price
922 mm reach
11.25 kg arm
FAIRINO FR3-WML limitations
±0.05 mm repeatability
1 m/s typical TCP speed
Final verdict
Choose the FAIRINO FR3-WML for reach and value in light handling. Choose the UR3e for precision, speed and force control.
Sources and further reading
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the UR3e or the FAIRINO FR3-WML?
The FR3-WML is listed from $7,499 and the UR3e from $33,800, a difference of $26,301.
Do both robots carry 3 kg?
Yes. Both are rated for 3 kg.
Which robot has the longer reach?
The FR3-WML reaches 922 mm and the UR3e 500 mm.
Which robot is more precise?
The UR3e publishes ±0.03 mm repeatability and the FR3-WML ±0.05 mm.
Which robot is faster?
The UR3e publishes a 3 m/s maximum tool speed; the FR3-WML a 1 m/s typical TCP speed.
Which robot should I buy?
Choose the FR3-WML for reach and value. Choose the UR3e for precision and speed.
