da Vinci 5 vs da Vinci SP
Head-to-head comparison of Intuitive Surgical da Vinci 5 and Intuitive Surgical da Vinci SP. Updated 2026.
Last updated: May 9, 2026
Overall Score
87.0/ 100
da Vinci 5
Intuitive Surgical
85.6/ 100
da Vinci SP
Intuitive Surgical
Score Breakdown
95
Performance90
93
Reliability92
78
Ease of Use80
88
Intelligence85
60
Value65
90
Ecosystem88
94
Safety93
90
Design88
Specs Comparison
| Spec | da Vinci 5 | da Vinci SP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,500,000 | $1,800,000 |
| Arms | 4 | 3 |
| Vision | 3D 10,000x zoom | 3D HD |
| Clearance | FDA 510(k) | FDA |
| Instruments | 8mm EndoWrist | 6mm flexible |
| Force Feedback | Yes | — |
| Tremor Filtration | enhanced | — |
| Degrees Of Freedom | 7 | — |
| Port Size | — | 25 mm single |
| Procedures | — | transoral, urologic |
| Dof Per Arm | — | 7 |
Buyer Intelligence
| Metric | da Vinci 5 | da Vinci SP |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor Health Score | — | — |
| 5-Year TCO Estimate | $3,500,000 | $2,520,000 |
| Annual Maintenance | — | — |
| Support Model | — | — |
| Safety Certifications | — | — |