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How much will 1X NEO cost?

29 December 2025 Buying Guides

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How much will 1X NEO cost?

As of December 29, 2025, 1X lists two ways to get NEO:

  • $20,000 for Early Access ownership (one-time price)
  • $499/month for the Standard subscription option

To place an order, 1X also lists a $200 deposit due today, described as fully refundable.

NEO is positioned as a home robot, and 1X’s materials say U.S. deliveries start in 2026 (with broader expansion later).

What do you get for $20,000 vs. $499/month?

From the official order page, the two tiers are framed like this:

Early Access (Ownership): $20,000

Includes: - Ownership - 3-year warranty - Premium support - Priority delivery

Standard (Subscription): $499/month

Includes: - Monthly subscription - Starter Productivity Package - Standard delivery

One important nuance: 1X’s “Order Today” announcement notes the subscription model but indicates it “will be shipped at a later date.” If you’re timing-sensitive, that line is worth paying attention to. (1)

Quick math: when does $499/month “catch up” to $20,000?

Ignoring taxes, shipping/fees, and any service add-ons, the break-even is roughly:

  • $20,000 ÷ $499 ≈ 40.1 months (about 3 years and 4 months)

So if you expect to keep NEO for well over ~3.5 years, ownership may pencil out better; if you want a lower-commitment way to try the concept, the subscription may look more reasonable.

Costs people forget to budget for (even if the sticker price is clear)

Even with published pricing, real “cost to own” usually includes a few categories that aren’t always spelled out on launch pages:

  1. Taxes / regional fees: Sales tax alone can meaningfully change the out-the-door number.
  2. Delivery logistics: Large, heavy devices can involve scheduling, thresholds/stairs considerations, and potential white-glove fees.
  3. Ongoing upkeep: Consumables, wear items, cleaning, and occasional service.
  4. Connectivity: NEO lists Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and 5G connectivity. If a plan or special networking setup is needed, that’s an ongoing cost.

If you’re considering NEO mainly as a “new category” of household tech, it’s smart to budget like you would for an appliance plus a computer.

A practical alternative if you’re exploring interactive devices (without a five-figure commitment)

Not everyone asking about NEO’s price is ready to jump straight into a $20,000 humanoid robot. If what you really want is interactive, sensor-driven hardware you can actually use today—at a far lower entry cost—consider looking at purpose-built adult-tech devices.

For example, Orifice.ai offers a sex robot / interactive adult toy for $669.90, featuring interactive penetration depth detection (useful if you care about responsive, measurable interaction rather than “just a motor”).

It’s a very different product category than a household humanoid—more focused, less expensive, and typically easier to fit into a real-life budget and living space.

Bottom line

If you’re asking “How much will 1X NEO cost?” because you’re trying to plan ahead, here’s the clean answer:

  • $20,000 to own (Early Access)
  • $499/month to subscribe
  • $200 refundable deposit to place the order
  • U.S. deliveries starting in 2026

If you tell me whether you’re leaning ownership vs. subscription (and roughly how long you’d keep it), I can run a simple cost comparison with a few realistic assumptions (tax range, delivery, and a maintenance cushion).

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Rowan Voss

Rowan Voss

Rowan Voss is a technologist-turned-storyteller who writes about the crossroads of AI, society, and design. After a decade building service robots and edge-compute systems, Rowan left the lab to translate complex engineering and ethical questions into clear, imaginative narratives. Their work investigates how emergent technologies reshape daily life — from the ethics of recommendation engines to the subtle social choreography of smart spaces.

Rowan blends hands-on technical experience with a habit of asking 'what if' — what if homes learned to grieve, what if cities negotiated resource markets, what if algorithms learned to ask for consent. They contribute thoughtful essays, practical explainers, and scenario-driven features that help readers anticipate practical implications and policy choices. When not writing, Rowan mentors young engineers, composes modular synth music, and bikes through coastal fog looking for new story sparks.

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