GL40 KV70 without encoder vs GL40Ⅱ KV82.5

The GL40 KV70 without encoder has a higher torque constant (0.150 N·m/A against 0.11 N·m/A), draws less current at its rating (1.62 A against 1.88 A), and is lighter (107 g against 112 g) and shallower (21.5 mm against 33.5 mm). The GL40Ⅱ KV82.5 has more peak torque (0.68 N·m against 0.5 N·m), is narrower (46.1 mm against 46.5 mm), and turns faster at the output (697 RPM against 430 RPM). They match on continuous torque.

The GL40 KV70 without encoder is US$82 and the GL40Ⅱ KV82.5 is US$150. That is US$328.00 per rated N·m for the GL40 KV70 without encoder and US$600.00 per rated N·m for the GL40Ⅱ KV82.5.

Which to buy

Every published specification

GL40 KV70 without encoderGL40Ⅱ KV82.5
Rated Torque (N·m)0.250.25
OD (mm)46.546.1
Weight (g)107112
Peak Torque (N·m)0.50.68
Rated Voltage (V)1616
Rated Speed (RPM)430697
No-Load Speed (RPM)10151388
Rated Current (A)1.621.88
Peak Current (A)3.35.22
Maximum Torque Weight Ratio (N·m/kg)4.6760.71
Height (mm)21.533.5
Kv (RPM/V)7082.5
Kt (N·m/A)0.1500.11
Ke (V/kRPM)15.000.0115
Phase to Phase Resistance (mΩ)45003000
Phase to Phase Inductance (μH)18001320
Inertia (g·cm²)740.794578
Mechanical Time Constant (ms)1.482.045
Electrical Time Constant (ms)0.400.44
Pole Pairs1414
Winding TypeStarStar
Operation Ambient Temperature-20℃~50℃-20℃~50℃
Driving WayFOCFOC
ApplicationGimbal, RadarGimbal, Radar

Rows the two disagree on are marked; the figures are CubeMars'. To put any other two parts side by side, build your own comparison.