da Vinci SP vs Intuitive Ion
Head-to-head comparison of Intuitive Surgical da Vinci SP and Intuitive Surgical Intuitive Ion. Updated 2026.
Last updated: November 7, 2026
Overall Score
85.6/ 100
da Vinci SP
Intuitive Surgical
86.7/ 100
Intuitive Ion
Intuitive Surgical
Score Breakdown
90
Performance90
92
Reliability88
80
Ease of Use82
85
Intelligence86
65
Value78
88
Ecosystem90
93
Safety94
88
Design84
Specs Comparison
| Spec | da Vinci SP | Intuitive Ion |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,800,000 | — |
| Arms | 3 | — |
| Vision | 3D HD | — |
| Clearance | FDA | — |
| Port Size | 25 mm single | — |
| Procedures | transoral, urologic | — |
| Dof Per Arm | 7 | — |
| Instruments | 6mm flexible | — |
| Max Speed | — | 0 |
| Weight Kg | — | 0 |
| Payload Kg | — | 0 |
| Battery Hrs | — | 0 |
Buyer Intelligence
| Metric | da Vinci SP | Intuitive Ion |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor Health Score | — | — |
| 5-Year TCO Estimate | $2,520,000 | — |
| Annual Maintenance | — | — |
| Support Model | — | — |
| Safety Certifications | — | — |