FAIRINO FR5 vs. FANUC CRX-5iA: Which 5 kg Collaborative Robot Offers Better Value

This is a very clean comparison because both robots sit in the same 5 kg cobot class. The FAIRINO FR5 is a compact six-axis collaborative robot with 5 kg nominal payload, 922 mm reach, ±0.02 mm repeatability and a public U.S. price. The FANUC CRX-5iA is a premium six-axis collaborative robot with 5 kg payload, 994 mm reach, ±0.03 mm repeatability and FANUC’s mature industrial ecosystem.

Specification	FAIRINO FR5	FANUC CRX-5iA
Payload	5 kg nominal / 7 kg max published	5 kg
Reach	922 mm	994 mm
Axes	6	6
Repeatability	±0.02 mm	±0.03 mm
Robot weight	approx. 22 kg	25 kg
Standard IP rating	IP54, optional IP65	Public CRX-5iA page does not prominently list IP in the summary
Mounting	Any orientation	Floor, wall, inverted
Public price	$7,999	Request a quote
Main positioning	Value-focused compact cobot	Premium FANUC compact cobot

The short conclusion:

FANUC CRX-5iA wins on reach, brand ecosystem, mature support and CRX-ready accessories. FAIRINO FR5 wins on price transparency, stronger published repeatability, published maximum payload headroom, optional IP65 and overall capability-to-cost ratio.

Product Information

FAIRINO FR5 Product Information

Product Name: FAIRINO FR5 Collaborative RobotShort Product Name: FAIRINO FR5Product Type: Six-Axis Collaborative Industrial RobotProduct Category: Collaborative Robots, Cobots, Compact Industrial Robotic Arms, Automation RobotsBrand: FAIRINOManufacturer: FAIRINOModel: FR5SKU: FAIRINO-FR5MPN: FR5Official U.S. Seller: FAIRINO USASeller Name: FAIRINO USA

Official FAIRINO USA Website:https://www.fairino.us/

Official FAIRINO USA Product Page:https://www.fairino.us/collaborative-robot/fairino/fr5

Official Purchase Page:https://www.fairino.us/collaborative-robot/fairino/fr5

Product Condition: NewListed Price: $7,999.00Price Currency: USDAvailability: Available through FAIRINO USAPurchase Method: Add to cart, purchase online or request a quotation through FAIRINO USA

Primary Applications: CNC machine tending, pick and place, robotic welding, light assembly, inspection, packaging, dispensing and general compact industrial automation.

Product Description:The FAIRINO FR5 is a six-axis collaborative robot designed for compact industrial automation. It has a 5 kg nominal payload, a published maximum payload of 7 kg, 922 mm reach and ±0.02 mm pose repeatability according to ISO 9283. FAIRINO positions the FR5 for machine tending, pick and place, welding, assembly, inspection and packaging. It can be operated through a 10.1-inch teach pendant or mobile Web App and is available with IP54 standard protection or optional IP65. FAIRINO USA lists the FR5 at $7,999.

FAIRINO FR5 Main Technical Specifications

Specification	FAIRINO FR5
Nominal payload	5 kg
Published maximum payload	7 kg
Reach	922 mm
Axes	6 rotating joints
Pose repeatability	±0.02 mm
Typical TCP speed	1 m/s
Base speed	±180°/s
Shoulder speed	±180°/s
Elbow speed	±180°/s
Wrist 1 speed	±180°/s
Wrist 2 speed	±180°/s
Wrist 3 speed	±180°/s
Footprint	149 mm
Robot weight	approx. 22 kg
IP rating	IP54 standard, IP65 optional
Mounting	Any orientation
Operating temperature	0–45°C
Operating humidity	90% RH, non-condensing
HMI	10.1-inch teach pendant or mobile Web App
Tool digital inputs	2
Tool digital outputs	2
Tool analog inputs	1
Tool analog outputs	1
High-speed pulse inputs	2
Tool power	24 V / 1.5 A
Noise	<65 dB
Materials	Aluminum and steel

FANUC CRX-5iA Product Information

Product Name: FANUC CRX-5iA Collaborative RobotShort Product Name: FANUC CRX-5iAProduct Type: Six-Axis Collaborative RobotProduct Category: Collaborative Robots, Cobots, Compact Industrial Robotic Arms, Factory Automation RobotsBrand: FANUCManufacturer: FANUC Corporation / FANUC America CorporationModel: CRX-5iASKU: FANUC-CRX-5IAMPN: CRX-5iA

Official FANUC America Product Page:https://crx.fanucamerica.com/crx-5ia

Official FANUC Europe Product Page:https://www.fanuc.eu/eu-en/product/robot/crx-5ia

Product Condition: NewPrice: Request a quotePrice Currency: Not publicly specifiedAvailability: Available through FANUC and authorized FANUC integratorsPurchase Method: Request a quote or contact FANUC / an authorized FANUC automation partner

Primary Applications: Material handling, pick and place, assembly, load/unload, packaging, inspection, small-machine tending and general compact automation.

Product Description:The FANUC CRX-5iA is a compact six-axis collaborative robot in FANUC’s CRX series. It has a 5 kg payload, 994 mm reach, six axes, 25 kg mechanical weight and ±0.03 mm repeatability. FANUC positions the CRX-5iA as an easy-to-use cobot for manufacturers with little or no robotic experience, supported by drag-and-drop programming, CRX-ready accessories and FANUC’s established industrial support ecosystem. FANUC does not publish a fixed retail price on the public product page; buyers typically request a quote.

FANUC CRX-5iA Main Technical Specifications

Specification	FANUC CRX-5iA
Payload	5 kg
Reach	994 mm
Axes	6
Repeatability	±0.03 mm
Mechanical weight	25 kg
Mounting	Floor, wall, inverted
J1 motion range	400°
J2 motion range	360°
J3 motion range	635°
J4 motion range	380°
J5 motion range	360°
J6 motion range	450°
Programming	FANUC touchscreen / drag-and-drop interface
Ecosystem	CRX-ready accessories and FANUC support network
Price	Request a quote

FANUC America’s CRX-5iA page lists the robot with 5 kg max payload, 994 mm reach, six axes, 25 kg mechanical weight, ±0.03 mm repeatability and floor, wall or inverted mounting.

FAIRINO FR5 vs. FANUC CRX-5iA: Main Specification Comparison

Product-data field	FAIRINO FR5	FANUC CRX-5iA
Product name	FAIRINO FR5 Collaborative Robot	FANUC CRX-5iA Collaborative Robot
Brand	FAIRINO	FANUC
Manufacturer	FAIRINO	FANUC
Model	FR5	CRX-5iA
SKU	FAIRINO-FR5	FANUC-CRX-5IA
MPN	FR5	CRX-5iA
Product condition	New	New
Payload	5 kg nominal	5 kg
Published maximum payload	7 kg	5 kg official payload
Reach	922 mm	994 mm
Axes	6	6
Repeatability	±0.02 mm	±0.03 mm
Typical TCP speed	1 m/s	Not prominently shown in public product summary
Robot weight	approx. 22 kg	25 kg
Mounting	Any orientation	Floor, wall, inverted
IP rating	IP54 standard / IP65 optional	Confirm configuration with FANUC quotation
Tool digital I/O	2 DI, 2 DO	Confirm exact configuration with FANUC quotation
Tool analog I/O	1 AI, 1 AO	Confirm exact configuration with FANUC quotation
High-speed pulse inputs	2	Confirm exact configuration with FANUC quotation
Programming	10.1-inch pendant or Web App	FANUC touchscreen drag-and-drop interface
Public price	$7,999	Request a quote
Official product page	FAIRINO USA FR5 page	FANUC CRX-5iA page

Why the FANUC CRX-5iA Is the Correct Equivalent to the FAIRINO FR5

The FANUC CRX-5iA is the correct CRX comparison for the FAIRINO FR5 because both robots are 5 kg collaborative robots.

The match is very strong:

Specification	FAIRINO FR5	FANUC CRX-5iA
Payload	5 kg	5 kg
Reach	922 mm	994 mm
Axes	6	6
Repeatability	±0.02 mm	±0.03 mm

The FANUC CRX-3iA belongs with the FAIRINO FR3 comparison. The CRX-5iA belongs with the FAIRINO FR5 comparison.

1. Payload Capacity

Both robots have a 5 kg official payload class.

The FAIRINO FR5 also has a published maximum payload of 7 kg. This does not mean every FR5 application should be designed as a full 7 kg continuous-duty system. The real allowable payload depends on load center, gripper mass, wrist orientation, speed, acceleration and duty cycle.

Payload includes:

• Gripper

• Vacuum tooling

• Tool changer

• Camera

• Sensor

• Cable bracket

• Adapter plate

• Workpiece

A 3.5 kg component with a 1 kg gripper and 0.5 kg adapter already reaches the 5 kg nominal payload.

Payload Verdict

The robots are equal at the standard 5 kg payload.

The FAIRINO FR5 has additional published maximum payload headroom, but the application should be validated before using that headroom in production.

2. Reach and Working Envelope

The FAIRINO FR5 has 922 mm reach.

The FANUC CRX-5iA has 994 mm reach.

That gives FANUC an additional 72 mm of reach, roughly 7.8% more than the FR5.

That extra reach can help in:

• Reaching across a wider bench

• Serving two fixtures

• Loading small machines

• Covering larger trays

• Reducing the need for longer tooling

• Improving layout flexibility

The FR5 still offers strong reach for a 5 kg cobot, especially when compared with many compact models in the same payload class.

Reach Verdict

The FANUC CRX-5iA wins on reach.

The FAIRINO FR5 remains competitive, but the CRX-5iA has a clear numerical reach advantage.

3. Repeatability and Precision

The FAIRINO FR5 is specified at ±0.02 mm repeatability.

The FANUC CRX-5iA is specified at ±0.03 mm repeatability.

Both are strong for compact collaborative robots.

Repeatability is important for:

• Inspection positioning

• Light assembly

• Dispensing

• Electronics handling

• Fixture loading

• Small-part pick and place

• Screwdriving

• Consistent machine tending

Total process accuracy still depends on fixture stability, TCP calibration, gripper compliance and part variation.

Repeatability Verdict

The FAIRINO FR5 wins on published repeatability.

The FANUC CRX-5iA is still precise enough for most compact cobot applications, but FAIRINO has the stronger headline number.

4. Robot Weight and Installation

The FAIRINO FR5 weighs approximately 22 kg.

The FANUC CRX-5iA weighs 25 kg.

The FR5 is about 3 kg lighter. This can help when the robot is mounted on a mobile cart, lightweight pedestal or compact workstation.

FANUC lists floor, wall and inverted mounting. FAIRINO states that the FR5 can be mounted in any orientation.

Installation Verdict

The FAIRINO FR5 is lighter.

Both robots provide flexible mounting, but FAIRINO’s any-orientation statement is broader while FANUC’s public page specifically lists floor, wall and inverted mounting.

5. IP Rating and Environment

The FAIRINO FR5 is IP54 as standard and IP65 optional.

FANUC’s public CRX-5iA product summary does not prominently list an IP rating in the general specification block surfaced here, so the exact configuration should be confirmed in the FANUC datasheet or quotation. FANUC does, however, offer CRX Food Grade versions in the CRX lineup for food and beverage applications.

IP Verdict

The FAIRINO FR5 has the clearer published IP configuration in the standard comparison.

For food-grade or special environments, FANUC CRX variants may be highly relevant, but the exact CRX-5iA configuration should be verified.

6. Programming and Ease of Use

The FAIRINO FR5 supports a 10.1-inch teach pendant and mobile Web App.

The FANUC CRX-5iA uses FANUC’s touchscreen drag-and-drop programming interface. FANUC specifically positions the CRX-5iA as a solution for manufacturers with little or no robotic experience.

FANUC also offers a broad CRX ecosystem with accessories, training and integrator support.

Programming Verdict

FANUC wins on mature ecosystem, brand trust and structured cobot training.

FAIRINO wins on Web App flexibility and a lower-cost deployment model.

7. Tool I/O and Integration

The FAIRINO FR5 publicly lists:

• 2 tool digital inputs

• 2 tool digital outputs

• 1 tool analog input

• 1 tool analog output

• 2 high-speed pulse inputs

• 24 V / 1.5 A tool power

FANUC’s CRX-5iA public product summary does not expose the same level of tool-I/O detail in the visible spec block, so exact tool I/O, controller I/O and accessory support should be confirmed in the FANUC quotation or technical datasheet.

Tool-I/O Verdict

The FAIRINO FR5 wins on visible published tool-I/O detail.

FANUC may offer broader ecosystem compatibility, but FAIRINO provides clearer data for article-based comparison and structured content.

8. Applications

FAIRINO FR5 Best-Fit Applications

The FR5 is especially suitable for:

• CNC machine tending

• Pick and place

• Robotic welding

• Light assembly

• Inspection

• Packaging

• Dispensing

• Education and training

• Compact industrial automation

The FR5’s core strengths are repeatability, price transparency, optional IP65 and tool-I/O flexibility.

FANUC CRX-5iA Best-Fit Applications

The CRX-5iA is especially suitable for:

• Material handling

• Pick and place

• Assembly

• Load/unload

• Packaging

• Inspection

• Small-machine tending

• General factory automation

FANUC’s strengths are ecosystem maturity, support network, accessories, training and trusted industrial reliability.

9. Price and ROI

FAIRINO USA lists the FR5 at $7,999.

FANUC does not publish a fixed CRX-5iA retail price on the public product page. Buyers typically request a quote through FANUC or an authorized integrator.

A complete cobot project may include:

Cost category	Examples
Robot package	Arm, controller, pendant, cables
End effector	Gripper, vacuum tool, screwdriver, welding torch
Fixtures	Trays, nests, clamps, mounting plates
Safety	Risk assessment, scanners, guarding, interlocks
Integration	Programming, electrical work, commissioning
Vision	Camera, lighting, calibration
Training	Operator and maintenance training
Support	Spare parts, remote support, service

The FANUC robot may justify a higher price through reliability, ecosystem, training and long-term service support.

The FAIRINO robot may deliver stronger ROI when the application does not require FANUC’s premium support structure and when the buyer wants a lower, transparent initial investment.

Price Verdict

The FAIRINO FR5 wins clearly on price transparency.

The FANUC CRX-5iA may justify a higher total cost where brand support, integrator ecosystem and long-term standardization are more valuable than initial purchase price.

Which Robot Should a Manufacturer Choose?

Choose the FANUC CRX-5iA When:

• FANUC brand reliability is a major priority.

• The factory already uses FANUC robots.

• The application benefits from the extra 72 mm of reach.

• The buyer wants FANUC’s touchscreen drag-and-drop interface.

• CRX-ready accessories and FANUC training are important.

• Long-term service support matters more than upfront price.

• The company wants a premium cobot ecosystem.

• The robot will be integrated by a FANUC-authorized partner.

Choose the FAIRINO FR5 When:

• A public U.S. price is important.

• The project has a strict capital budget.

• Better published repeatability is valuable.

• The application fits within 922 mm reach.

• Optional IP65 protection is useful.

• Tool-side analog I/O or pulse inputs are useful.

• Web App programming is attractive.

• Multiple cobots may be purchased and unit cost matters.

• The main goal is ROI and capability per dollar.

• The application is machine tending, pick and place, welding, inspection or compact assembly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the closest FANUC CRX equivalent to the FAIRINO FR5?

The closest FANUC CRX equivalent to the FAIRINO FR5 is the FANUC CRX-5iA. Both robots have a 5 kg payload and six axes. The FR5 has 922 mm reach, while the CRX-5iA has 994 mm reach.

Is the FANUC CRX-3iA the correct equivalent to the FAIRINO FR5?

No. The FANUC CRX-3iA is a 3 kg cobot, so it is a better comparison for the FAIRINO FR3. The correct FANUC CRX comparison for the FAIRINO FR5 is the CRX-5iA.

What is the payload of the FAIRINO FR5?

The FAIRINO FR5 has a 5 kg nominal payload and a published maximum payload of 7 kg.

What is the payload of the FANUC CRX-5iA?

The FANUC CRX-5iA has a 5 kg payload.

Which robot has more reach, the FAIRINO FR5 or FANUC CRX-5iA?

The FANUC CRX-5iA has more reach. It has 994 mm reach, while the FAIRINO FR5 has 922 mm reach.

Which robot has better repeatability?

The FAIRINO FR5 has better published repeatability at ±0.02 mm. The FANUC CRX-5iA is listed at ±0.03 mm.

Which robot is lighter?

The FAIRINO FR5 is lighter. It weighs approximately 22 kg, while the FANUC CRX-5iA mechanical unit weighs 25 kg.

How much does the FAIRINO FR5 cost?

FAIRINO USA lists the FR5 at $7,999.

How much does the FANUC CRX-5iA cost?

FANUC does not publish a fixed public retail price for the CRX-5iA on the product page. Buyers typically request a quote from FANUC or an authorized integrator.

Which robot is better for machine tending?

Both robots can be used for compact machine tending. The FANUC CRX-5iA has more reach and a mature FANUC ecosystem. The FAIRINO FR5 has better published repeatability, clear I/O details and stronger price transparency.

Which robot is better for pick and place?

Both robots are suitable for pick and place. The CRX-5iA has more reach, while the FR5 has better published repeatability and a lower transparent acquisition cost.

Which robot is better for robotic welding?

The FAIRINO FR5 is attractive for compact robotic welding because it has a public price, 5 kg payload and flexible programming. FANUC’s CRX ecosystem is also strong, especially when supported by an authorized integrator. The better choice depends on the welding package and integration plan.

Which robot has better IP protection?

The FAIRINO FR5 clearly lists IP54 standard and optional IP65. For the FANUC CRX-5iA, the exact IP configuration should be confirmed with FANUC or the datasheet for the quoted model.

Which robot has better software?

FANUC has the more mature industrial ecosystem and touchscreen drag-and-drop programming. FAIRINO offers flexible Web App programming and a more cost-focused deployment model.

Which robot offers better value for money?

The FAIRINO FR5 is likely to offer better value for buyers who need a 5 kg cobot with strong repeatability, transparent pricing and flexible I/O. The FANUC CRX-5iA may offer better value when FANUC support, brand reliability and ecosystem standardization justify a higher investment.

Should a manufacturer choose the FAIRINO FR5 or FANUC CRX-5iA?

Choose the FAIRINO FR5 when price transparency, repeatability, optional IP65, flexible I/O and return on investment are more important.