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3D Scanner Comparison

Leica RTC360 vs NavVis VLX3: Precision vs Speed

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

Feature Leica RTC360 NavVis VLX3
Range 130m 100m
Accuracy ±2mm ±5mm
Scan Rate 2M points/sec 600K points/sec
Form Factor Tripod Wearable
Capture Rate ~600 m²/hour 10,000 m²/hour
Option A Leica

Leica RTC360

Premium Terrestrial

The Leica RTC360 delivers ±2mm accuracy with 2M points/second from stable tripod positions.

Pros

  • Survey-grade ±2mm
  • Fastest terrestrial
  • Auto VIS registration
  • Premium data quality

Cons

  • Slower pace
  • Tripod setups required
  • Higher labor

Best For

Survey-grade projectsHeritage documentationComplex interiorsQuality-critical work
Option B NavVis

NavVis VLX3

Walk-Through Speed

The NavVis VLX3 captures 10,000 m²/hour by simply walking through spaces with wearable system.

Pros

  • 16x faster capture
  • Walk-through freedom
  • Stairs OK
  • Massive productivity

Cons

  • Lower accuracy (±5mm)
  • Operator fatigue
  • Not for survey work

Best For

Large facilitiesMulti-storySpeed-criticalFacility management

Our Expert Verdict

Tie - Choose Based on Your Needs

RTC360 for precision work. VLX3 for speed and coverage.

Choose Leica RTC360 if...

Choose RTC360 for survey-grade accuracy requirements.

Choose NavVis VLX3 if...

Choose VLX3 for rapid large-scale documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I combine both?

Yes! Many teams use VLX3 for overall capture and RTC360 for critical areas.

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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
NavVis
Current Gen
NavVis

NavVis VLX 3

Flagship Wearable SLAM Scanner

LiDAR Sensors 4× high-performance sensors
Point Rate 600,000+ pts/sec combined
Range 30m per sensor
Large facilities (100,000+ sqft) Multi-floor buildings

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