da Vinci SP vs da Vinci 5
Head-to-head comparison of Intuitive Surgical da Vinci SP and Intuitive Surgical da Vinci 5. Updated 2026.
Last updated: November 7, 2026
Overall Score
87.1/ 100
da Vinci SP
Intuitive Surgical
87.0/ 100
da Vinci 5
Intuitive Surgical
Score Breakdown
92
Performance95
94
Reliability93
78
Ease of Use78
86
Intelligence88
65
Value60
95
Ecosystem90
98
Safety94
85
Design90
Specs Comparison
| Spec | da Vinci SP | da Vinci 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,800,000 | $2,500,000 |
| Arms | 3 | 4 |
| Dof Per Arm | 6 | — |
| Fda Cleared | Yes | — |
| Instruments | 40 | 8mm EndoWrist |
| Visualization | 3D HD flexible | — |
| Port Diameter Mm | 25 | — |
| Vision | — | 3D 10,000x zoom |
| Clearance | — | FDA 510(k) |
| Force Feedback | — | Yes |
| Tremor Filtration | — | enhanced |
| Degrees Of Freedom | — | 7 |
Buyer Intelligence
| Metric | da Vinci SP | da Vinci 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor Health Score | — | — |
| 5-Year TCO Estimate | $2,520,000 | $3,500,000 |
| Annual Maintenance | — | — |
| Support Model | — | — |
| Safety Certifications | — | — |