da Vinci 5 vs Intuitive Ion
Head-to-head comparison of Intuitive Surgical da Vinci 5 and Intuitive Surgical Intuitive Ion. Updated 2026.
Last updated: November 8, 2026
Overall Score
87.0/ 100
da Vinci 5
Intuitive Surgical
86.7/ 100
Intuitive Ion
Intuitive Surgical
Score Breakdown
95
Performance90
93
Reliability88
78
Ease of Use82
88
Intelligence86
60
Value78
90
Ecosystem90
94
Safety94
90
Design84
Specs Comparison
| Spec | da Vinci 5 | Intuitive Ion |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,500,000 | — |
| Arms | 4 | — |
| Vision | 3D 10,000x zoom | — |
| Clearance | FDA 510(k) | — |
| Instruments | 8mm EndoWrist | — |
| Force Feedback | Yes | — |
| Tremor Filtration | enhanced | — |
| Degrees Of Freedom | 7 | — |
| Max Speed | — | 0 |
| Weight Kg | — | 0 |
| Payload Kg | — | 0 |
| Battery Hrs | — | 0 |
Buyer Intelligence
| Metric | da Vinci 5 | Intuitive Ion |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor Health Score | — | — |
| 5-Year TCO Estimate | $3,500,000 | — |
| Annual Maintenance | — | — |
| Support Model | — | — |
| Safety Certifications | — | — |