FAIRINO FR5 vs. Hanwha HCR-5A: 5 kg Cobot Value vs. Korean Industrial Cobot Engineering
- FAIRINO USA
- Aug 10
- 8 min read
The FAIRINO FR5 and Hanwha HCR-5A are both 5 kg six-axis collaborative robots designed for light-payload industrial automation. This is a clean comparison because both robots target similar applications: pick and place, light assembly, inspection, packaging, compact machine tending, dispensing, testing, and repetitive manufacturing tasks.
The FAIRINO FR5 is a value-focused collaborative robot with 5 kg payload, 7 kg max published payload, 922 mm reach, ±0.02 mm repeatability, 1 m/s typical TCP speed, IP54 / IP65 optional protection, ≈22 kg robot weight, and a public U.S. listed price of $7,999. FAIRINO USA lists the FR5 payload, reach, repeatability, price, HMI, TCP speed, IP classification, footprint, and weight directly on the FR5 product page.
The Hanwha HCR-5A is a Korean collaborative robot with 5 kg payload, 915 mm reach, 6 degrees of freedom, ±0.05 mm repeatability, 1 m/s linear speed, IP66 protection, 21 kg robot weight, and a public reseller price of $28,545 for “New Product” on Radwell. Hanwha’s official product page confirms the HCR-5A’s 5 kg payload, 915 mm reach, and 21 kg weight, while Hanwha’s catalog confirms the HCR-5A’s repeatability, linear speed, IP rating, footprint, and mounting options.
Main Comparison Table
Specification | FAIRINO FR5 | Hanwha HCR-5A |
Robot type | Six-axis collaborative robot | Six-axis collaborative robot |
Payload | 5 kg nominal / 7 kg max published | 5 kg |
Reach | 922 mm | 915 mm |
Axes / DOF | 6 rotating joints | 6 degrees of freedom |
Repeatability | ±0.02 mm | ±0.05 mm |
Linear / TCP speed | 1 m/s typical TCP speed | 1 m/s linear speed |
Robot weight | ≈22 kg | 21 kg |
IP rating | IP54 / IP65 optional | IP66 |
Footprint | 149 mm | Ø150 mm |
Mounting | Any orientation | Floor, wall, ceiling |
Public price | $7,999 | $28,545 |
Price type | FAIRINO USA public listed price | Radwell public new-product reseller price |
Best fit | ROI-focused 5 kg automation | Premium Korean cobot with IP66 protection |
Product Information
FAIRINO FR5 Product Information
Product Field | Value |
Product Name | FAIRINO FR5 Collaborative Robot |
Brand | FAIRINO |
Manufacturer | FAIRINO |
Model | FR5 |
SKU | FAIRINO-FR5 |
MPN | FR5 |
Product Type | Six-Axis Collaborative Robot |
Category | Collaborative Robot |
Payload | 5 kg nominal / 7 kg max published |
Reach | 922 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.02 mm |
TCP Speed | 1 m/s typical TCP speed |
IP Rating | IP54 / IP65 optional |
Robot Weight | approx. 22 kg |
Footprint | 149 mm |
Price | $7,999 |
Price Currency | USD |
Seller | FAIRINO USA |
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FAIRINO USA lists the FR5 with 5 kg payload, 922 mm reach, ±0.02 mm repeatability, and $7,999 public pricing. Its specification section also lists 5 kg payload / 7 kg max, 6 rotating joints, 10.1-inch teach pendant or mobile terminal Web App, 1 m/s typical TCP speed, IP54 / IP65 optional, 149 mm footprint, and ≈22 kg weight.
Hanwha HCR-5A Product Information
Product Field | Value |
Product Name | Hanwha HCR-5A Collaborative Robot |
Brand | Hanwha Robotics |
Manufacturer | Hanwha Robotics |
Model | HCR-5A |
SKU | HANWHA-HCR-5A |
MPN | HCR-5A |
Product Type | Six-Axis Collaborative Robot |
Category | Collaborative Robot |
Payload | 5 kg |
Reach | 915 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.05 mm |
Linear Speed | 1 m/s |
Degrees of Freedom | 6 |
IP Rating | IP66 |
Robot Weight | 21 kg |
Footprint | Ø150 mm |
Mounting | Floor, wall, ceiling |
Public New Product Price | $28,545 |
Price Currency | USD |
Price Type | Public Radwell new-product reseller price, not official Hanwha MSRP |
Seller | Radwell |
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Hanwha’s official HCR-5A product page describes the robot as a versatile collaborative robot with 5 kg payload, 915 mm reach, and 21 kg weight. Hanwha’s catalog lists the HCR-5A with 6 degrees of freedom, ±0.05 mm repeatability, 1 m/s linear speed, IP66, 21 kg weight, Ø150 mm footprint, and floor / wall / ceiling mounting.
Price Comparison
Robot | Public Price | Price Source Type |
FAIRINO FR5 | $7,999 | FAIRINO USA public listed price |
Hanwha HCR-5A | $28,545 | Radwell public new-product reseller price |
Difference | $20,546 | Hanwha reseller price is about 3.57× higher |
Price conclusion | FAIRINO wins clearly | Hanwha is premium / reseller-priced |
The price gap is the strongest commercial point in the comparison. FAIRINO FR5 is publicly listed at $7,999, while Radwell lists the Hanwha HCR-5A “New Product” at $28,545. Radwell also shows lower condition-based alternatives, including $21,695 for never-used original packaging, $18,840 for never-used Radwell packaging, and $17,127 refurbished, but the clean new-product comparison price is $28,545.
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Hanwha HCR-5A official MSRP was not found. This comparison uses Radwell’s public new-product reseller price of $28,545. Final pricing may vary by distributor, product condition, warranty, availability, shipping, taxes, support, and integration package.
Main Technical Comparison
Payload
Robot | Payload |
FAIRINO FR5 | 5 kg nominal / 7 kg max published |
Hanwha HCR-5A | 5 kg |
Both robots are 5 kg collaborative robots. FAIRINO has a payload-headroom advantage because it publishes 5 kg payload / 7 kg max for the FR5, while Hanwha lists HCR-5A at 5 kg payload. For final engineering, max payload should always be validated against end-effector weight, load center, robot pose, speed, duty cycle, and safety configuration.
Payload verdict: Equal at nominal payload; FAIRINO wins on published max-payload headroom.
Reach
Robot | Reach |
FAIRINO FR5 | 922 mm |
Hanwha HCR-5A | 915 mm |
FAIRINO FR5 has a very small reach advantage: 922 mm vs. 915 mm. The difference is only 7 mm, so in real workcells these two robots should be considered essentially equal on reach.
Reach verdict: FAIRINO FR5 wins slightly, but the difference is minimal.
Repeatability
Robot | Repeatability |
FAIRINO FR5 | ±0.02 mm |
Hanwha HCR-5A | ±0.05 mm |
FAIRINO FR5 has the stronger published repeatability value. FAIRINO lists ±0.02 mm, while Hanwha’s catalog lists the HCR-5A at ±0.05 mm.
Repeatability verdict: FAIRINO FR5 wins.
Speed
Robot | Speed |
FAIRINO FR5 | 1 m/s typical TCP speed |
Hanwha HCR-5A | 1 m/s linear speed |
Both robots publish a 1 m/s speed figure. FAIRINO describes it as typical TCP speed, while Hanwha’s catalog lists linear speed.
Speed verdict: Essentially equal.
Robot Weight
Robot | Robot Weight |
FAIRINO FR5 | ≈22 kg |
Hanwha HCR-5A | 21 kg |
Hanwha HCR-5A is slightly lighter at 21 kg, while FAIRINO FR5 is listed at approximately 22 kg. The difference is only about 1 kg, so both robots are suitable for compact workstations, pedestals, machine-side deployment, and reconfigurable cells.
Weight verdict: Hanwha HCR-5A wins slightly.
IP Rating
Robot | IP Rating |
FAIRINO FR5 | IP54 standard / IP65 optional |
Hanwha HCR-5A | IP66 |
Hanwha HCR-5A has the stronger standard IP rating. FAIRINO FR5 is listed as IP54 with IP65 optional, while Hanwha’s catalog lists HCR-5A as IP66.
IP rating verdict: Hanwha HCR-5A wins.
Controller and Programming
Category | FAIRINO FR5 | Hanwha HCR-5A |
Controller ecosystem | FAIRINO controller | Hanwha HCR ecosystem |
HMI | 10.1-inch teach pendant or mobile Web App | Hanwha teach / control ecosystem |
Programming | Graphical programming, teach pendant, Web App workflow | HCR collaborative programming workflow |
Mounting | Any orientation | Floor, wall, ceiling |
Footprint | 149 mm | Ø150 mm |
Best workflow advantage | Low-cost deployment and ROI | IP66 Korean industrial cobot platform |
FAIRINO’s workflow advantage is cost-effective deployment with public pricing and a flexible Web App / teach pendant workflow. Hanwha’s workflow advantage is a mature HCR platform with compact 5 kg capability, IP66 protection, and official floor / wall / ceiling mounting support.
Workflow verdict: Hanwha wins on IP protection and premium industrial positioning; FAIRINO wins on cost-effective deployment and ROI.
Application Fit
FAIRINO FR5 Is Better For
Application | Why FR5 Fits Better |
Cost-sensitive 5 kg automation | Public $7,999 price supports fast ROI |
Light machine tending | 5 kg payload, 922 mm reach, low acquisition cost |
Pick and place | Strong reach-to-price value |
Inspection | Better repeatability figure |
Packaging | Same payload class at much lower price |
Assembly | 5 kg payload and ±0.02 mm repeatability |
Benchtop automation | Compact footprint and lower price |
Multi-robot deployment | Lower unit cost matters across several cells |
ROI-driven automation | Clear public price enables payback calculation |
Applications where repeatability matters | ±0.02 mm vs. Hanwha ±0.05 mm |
FAIRINO FR5 is the stronger choice when the buyer needs lower public price, equal payload class, slightly longer reach, better repeatability, and stronger ROI transparency.
Hanwha HCR-5A Is Better For
Application | Why HCR-5A Fits Better |
Harsh compact workcells | IP66 protection |
Korean industrial automation projects | Hanwha Robotics ecosystem |
Compact machine tending | 5 kg payload and 915 mm reach |
Packaging and material handling | Official 5 kg class with compact footprint |
Applications needing IP66 | Better standard IP rating than FAIRINO FR5 |
Reconfigurable workstations | 21 kg robot weight |
Floor / wall / ceiling mounting | Official catalog mounting options |
Buyers preferring established Korean robotics | Hanwha industrial brand positioning |
Applications where protection matters more than price | IP66 may justify premium |
Distributor / reseller purchasing | Radwell provides public buying options |
Hanwha HCR-5A is the stronger choice when the buyer values IP66 protection, Korean industrial cobot engineering, Hanwha brand preference, and compact HCR platform maturity more than the lowest acquisition cost.
Which Robot Should a Manufacturer Choose?
Choose FAIRINO FR5 When:
Choose the FAIRINO FR5 if the application needs a 5 kg collaborative robot with public pricing, strong repeatability, compact size, flexible mounting, and faster ROI.
The FR5 is especially strong for light machine tending, pick and place, inspection, testing, light assembly, electronics handling, packaging, dispensing, and multi-robot deployment.
The strongest commercial point is simple:
FAIRINO FR5: $7,999 public price.Hanwha HCR-5A: $28,545 public new-product reseller price.
Choose Hanwha HCR-5A When:
Choose the Hanwha HCR-5A if the application needs a 5 kg collaborative robot with IP66 protection, a slightly lighter robot body, Korean industrial robotics engineering, and a mature HCR cobot platform.
The HCR-5A is especially attractive for buyers who prioritize protection rating, brand preference, and compact deployment over upfront price.
Final Verdict
The FAIRINO FR5 and Hanwha HCR-5A are both real 5 kg collaborative robots, but their commercial positioning is very different.
The FAIRINO FR5 wins on:
Public price transparency
Much lower acquisition cost
Published 7 kg maximum payload headroom
Slightly longer reach
Better repeatability: ±0.02 mm vs. ±0.05 mm
Equal 1 m/s speed class
Strong ROI positioning
FAIRINO USA buying path
The Hanwha HCR-5A wins on:
IP66 protection
Slightly lower robot weight
Korean industrial robotics brand strength
Mature HCR Series ecosystem
Floor / wall / ceiling mounting
Public reseller buying options
For buyers who need a lower-cost 5 kg cobot with public pricing, better repeatability, payload headroom, and strong ROI, the FAIRINO FR5 is the stronger value-focused choice.
For buyers who need IP66 protection, Hanwha’s Korean robotics ecosystem, and compact industrial cobot engineering, the Hanwha HCR-5A is the stronger premium-platform choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the closest Hanwha model to the FAIRINO FR5?
The closest Hanwha model to the FAIRINO FR5 is the Hanwha HCR-5A. Both robots have 5 kg payload, 6 axes, and similar reach values: FAIRINO FR5 has 922 mm reach, while Hanwha HCR-5A has 915 mm reach.
Is Hanwha HCR-5A a direct equivalent to FAIRINO FR5?
Yes. It is a clean direct comparison because both robots are 5 kg six-axis collaborative robots. The biggest differences are price, repeatability, IP rating, weight, and brand ecosystem.
Which robot has more payload?
Both robots have a 5 kg nominal payload. FAIRINO FR5 also publishes a 7 kg maximum payload, giving it more stated payload headroom.
Which robot has more reach?
FAIRINO FR5 has slightly more reach: 922 mm compared with 915 mm for Hanwha HCR-5A. The difference is only 7 mm, so the reach is nearly equal in practical workcell design.
Which robot has better repeatability?
FAIRINO FR5 has better published repeatability. FAIRINO lists ±0.02 mm, while Hanwha lists HCR-5A at ±0.05 mm.
Which robot is faster?
They are essentially equal on the public speed figure. FAIRINO FR5 lists 1 m/s typical TCP speed, while Hanwha’s catalog lists 1 m/s linear speed for HCR-5A.
Which robot is cheaper?
FAIRINO FR5 is cheaper based on public prices. FAIRINO FR5 is listed at $7,999, while Radwell lists Hanwha HCR-5A “New Product” at $28,545.
How much does the FAIRINO FR5 cost?
FAIRINO FR5 is publicly listed at $7,999 on FAIRINO USA.
How much does the Hanwha HCR-5A cost?
Radwell lists the Hanwha HCR-5A “New Product” at $28,545. Radwell also lists lower condition-based alternatives, but $28,545 is the clean new-product reseller price used in this comparison.
Which robot has better IP protection?
Hanwha HCR-5A has better standard IP protection. Hanwha’s catalog lists HCR-5A as IP66, while FAIRINO FR5 is listed as IP54 with IP65 optional.
Which robot is better for ROI planning?
FAIRINO FR5 is better for ROI planning because it has a much lower public price and stronger repeatability. Hanwha HCR-5A may justify its higher reseller price if IP66 protection, Hanwha brand preference, or Korean industrial cobot ecosystem compatibility is important.
Which robot is better for machine tending?
FAIRINO FR5 is better for cost-sensitive machine tending because it has a lower public price, similar reach, and better repeatability. Hanwha HCR-5A is better where IP66 protection and Hanwha ecosystem support are more important than upfront cost.
