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UR5e vs UR7e

UR7e uses the same arm geometry as UR5e; Universal Robots publishes one DH table for both. It raises the payload from 5 kg to 7.5 kg.

On the September 2026 datasheets almost everything else is identical: 850 mm reach, ±0.03 mm repeatability, 4 m/s maximum TCP speed, 570 W maximum power, the same force/torque sensor and the same Ø151 mm footprint.

Editorial source check: 9 October 2026. Specialist technical review: not yet performed. Why we say this

At a glance

Universal Robots

UR5e

Maximum payload
5 kg
Reach
850 mm
Pose repeatability
±0.03 mm (ISO 9283)
Maximum TCP speed
4 m/s
Joint working ranges
±360° on all six joints

Universal Robots

UR7e

Maximum payload
7.5 kg
Reach
850 mm
Pose repeatability
±0.03 mm (ISO 9283)
Maximum TCP speed
4 m/s
Joint working ranges
±360° on all six joints

Specification by specification

Source on every row
SpecificationUniversal Robots UR5eUniversal Robots UR7e
Maximum payloadWhat is this?5 kg [1]Usable payload falls as the tool's centre of gravity moves away from the flange; the PDF datasheet includes a payload-versus-offset chart.7.5 kg [7]
ReachWhat is this?850 mm [1]850 mm [7]
Pose repeatabilityWhat is this?±0.03 mm (ISO 9283) [1]±0.03 mm (ISO 9283) [7]
Maximum TCP speedWhat is this?4 m/s [1]4 m/s [7]
Joint working rangesWhat is this?±360° on all six joints [1]±360° on all six joints [7]
Maximum joint speeds±180°/s on all six joints [1]±180°/s on all six joints [7]
Robot arm weight20.7 kg [1]20.6 kg [7]
FootprintØ151 mm [1]Ø151 mm [7]
Force range at the tool flange±50.0 N [1]±50.0 N [7]
Torque range at the tool flange±10.0 Nm [1]±10.0 Nm [7]
Tool I/O power supply12/24 V; 1.5 A dual pin, 1 A single pin [1]12/24 V; 1.5 A dual pin, 1 A single pin [7]
Maximum power consumption570 W [1]570 W [7]
Configurable safety functions23 [1]23 [7]
Ingress protectionIP54 [1]IP54 [7]
Noise< 67 dB(A) [1]< 65 dB(A) [7]

Where UR5e leads on published figures

No published figure in the cited documents favours UR5e over the other arm.

Where UR7e leads on published figures

  • Higher payload: 7.5 kg against 5 kg on the same arm geometry.
  • Lower published noise figure: < 65 dB(A) against < 67 dB(A).

What cannot fairly be compared

  • Nothing structural: both arms share Universal Robots' published DH parameters, footprint, flange and controller. The practical differences beyond payload are price and availability, which RoboMag does not record.
  • UR5e's older Universal Robots documents publish values that differ from its current datasheet (see its specification history). Compare the current datasheets.

Questions to answer before choosing

  1. Does the heaviest tool plus part, at its centre of gravity, need more than 5 kg, or more margin below the payload chart?
  2. Is existing tooling and programming built around UR5e? The flange, controller and software are the same.
  3. What are the current price and lead time from your distributor for each arm?

This comparison uses manufacturer documentation only. RoboMag has not tested either arm, and the published figures are not a performance ranking.

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Sources for every value

  1. [1] UR5e technical specification (online datasheet)Universal Robots · Updated September 2026 · accessed 8 October 2026
  2. [2] UR5e technical specifications, user manual appendixUniversal Robots · Online user manual, SW 10.12 edition · accessed 8 October 2026
  3. [3] UR5e e-Series datasheet (PDF)Universal Robots · Dated 08/2023, updated December 2024 · accessed 8 October 2026
  4. [4] DH parameters for calculations of kinematics and dynamicsUniversal Robots · Support article; UR5e/UR7e table · accessed 8 October 2026
  5. [5] Service Handbook, e-SeriesUniversal Robots · PolyScope 5.26 / PolyScope X 10.12 · accessed 8 October 2026
  6. [6] Inspection plan, e-Series service manualUniversal Robots · SW 5.26 edition · accessed 8 October 2026
  7. [7] UR7e technical specification (online datasheet)Universal Robots · Updated September 2026 · accessed 9 October 2026