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3D Scanner Comparison

Leica RTC360 vs FARO Focus Premium: Premium Scanner Battle

An expert comparison to help you choose the right equipment for your project.

Feature Leica RTC360 FARO Focus Premium
Range 130m 350m
Accuracy ±2mm ±2mm
Scan Rate 2M points/sec 2M points/sec
Auto-Register VIS Flash
Weight 5.4 kg 4.2 kg
Option A Leica

Leica RTC360

Speed and Registration

The Leica RTC360 leads with 2M points/second and automatic VIS (Visual Inertial System) field registration.

Pros

  • Fastest scan rate
  • Auto VIS registration
  • HDR imaging
  • Excellent range

Cons

  • Premium pricing
  • Complex ecosystem
  • Learning curve

Best For

Speed-critical workComplex registrationLarge projectsHeritage documentation
Option B FARO

FARO Focus Premium

Long-Range Power

The FARO Focus Premium dominates with 350m range and proven reliability for outdoor and large-scale scanning.

Pros

  • Incredible 350m range
  • Same 2M scan rate
  • Survey-grade accuracy
  • Lighter weight

Cons

  • Less sophisticated registration
  • Manual workflow
  • Older technology

Best For

Long-range outdoorLarge facilitiesSurvey workExtreme distances

Our Expert Verdict

Tie - Choose Based on Your Needs

RTC360 for speed and registration. FARO for extreme range.

Choose Leica RTC360 if...

Choose RTC360 for complex indoor work with automatic registration.

Choose FARO Focus Premium if...

Choose FARO Focus Premium for long-range outdoor scanning.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has better range?

FARO at 350m vs RTC360 at 130m. FARO for long-distance work.

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Leica
Current Gen
Leica

Leica RTC360

High-Speed Professional Scanner

Range 130m @ 90% reflectivity
Accuracy ±1.9mm @ 10m
Point Rate 2,000,000 pts/sec
High-volume scanning projects Rapid data capture requirements
FARO
Current Gen
FARO

FARO Focus Premium

Flash Technology Speed Leader

Range 200m
Accuracy ±2mm @ 25m
Point Rate Up to 2M pts/sec
High-volume scanning projects Industrial documentation

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