FIND YOUR CAPTURE SYSTEM
Compare Lixel L3, L2 Pro, K2 and PortalCam by the work you do, the data you need and the way you capture.
Start with your project
Compare the four systems below. Start with the deliverable, then check range, field workflow and package options.
Start with L3 and L2 Pro for building geometry. L3 combines on-device monitoring and integrated RTK; L2 Pro adds a 300 m hardware option. Agree the accuracy target and control plan before choosing.
Compare L2 Pro 32/300 with L3. Only the L2 Pro configuration listed here reaches a 300 m sensor maximum. Practical coverage still depends on surface reflectivity and your capture route.
Compare K2 with L3. K2 reduces handheld weight for frequent movement; L3 adds an integrated screen and a different imaging system. Check the weight basis and your deliverable.
Compare PortalCam with K2. PortalCam suits visual experiences; K2 also supports engineering point-cloud and mesh workflows if the same project needs geometry.
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| Compare what matters |
 Integrated capture Lixel L3From $28,699.00 USD View packages |
 Configurable range Lixel L2 ProFrom $24,830.00 USD View packages |
 Lightweight LiDAR Lixel K2$8,999.00 USD View packages |
 Immersive 3D camera PortalCamFrom $4,999.00 USD View packages |
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| 01 / Fit & deliverables | ||||
| Best fit | Detailed buildings, industrial spaces and combined geometry + visual capture. | Medium-to-large sites and projects requiring configurable sensor range. | Frequent room-to-room work and small-to-medium building capture. | Virtual tours, creative production and photorealistic visual archives. |
| Main advantage | Built-in survey-grade RTK and a display on the scanner. | Choose the 32/300 version when extra sensor range matters. | A compact way to capture engineering geometry and visual scenes. | Focus on walkthroughs, property showcases and visual storytelling. |
| What to consider | A heavier handheld kit; maximum range is 120 m. | RTK is a separate module; check which package includes it. | For large, complex outdoor sites, compare the Lixel L models. | Does not export engineering laser point clouds. |
| Deliverables | Point cloud + mesh + 3DGS | Point cloud + mesh + 3DGS | Point cloud + mesh + 3DGS | 3DGS / immersive presentation |
| 02 / Capture & positioning | ||||
| LiDAR range | 120 m maximum | 120 m or 300 m · configuration dependent | 100 m maximum · 40 m at 10% reflectivity | 60 m at 90% · 30 m at 10% reflectivity |
| Sensor point rate | 320,000 / 640,000 pts/s | 320,000 / 640,000 pts/s | 200,000 pts/s | 856,000 pts/s · capture sensor rate |
| RTK hardware | Built-in survey-grade RTK | External RTK module · package dependent | Built-in RTK | No built-in RTK |
| Relative accuracy¹ | 5 mm · post-processed, 1σ / P68 | 1 cm RMSE · post-processed | 1 cm RMSE · laboratory test within 10 m | Engineering measurement figure not published |
| Absolute accuracy¹ | 2 cm RMSE · favorable open-sky conditions | 3 cm RMSE · RTK / control conditions apply | 3 cm RMSE · favorable open-sky conditions | Not an RTK engineering workflow |
| Camera system | 3 cameras · 1/1.3-inch sensors · HDR | 2 × 48 MP panoramic + positioning camera | 3 × 12 MP cameras · 1/2-inch sensors | 4 × 12 MP cameras · 1/2-inch sensors |
| 03 / Working in the field | ||||
| Capture monitoring | Integrated 4.3-inch display | LixelGO mobile app | LixelGO mobile app | LCC Scan mobile app |
| Weight & basis² | 2.5 kg · includes battery | 1.7 kg · excludes battery | 1.2 kg · includes battery and base | 870 g · excludes tripod |
| Stated runtime² | Up to 100 minutes | Up to 90 minutes | Up to 90 minutes | Up to 60 minutes |
| Internal storage | 1 TB UFS | 1 TB SSD | 512 GB eMMC | 512 GB |
| 04 / Build your package | ||||
| Hardware options | 16 or 32 channels · both 120 m | 16/120 · 32/120 · 32/300 | K2 scanner package | Standard or Premium · review entitlements |
| Processing workflow | LixelStudio for geometry; LCC Studio for 3DGS | LixelStudio for geometry; LCC Studio for 3DGS | LixelStudio for geometry; LCC Studio for 3DGS | LCC Studio for 3DGS |
Starting prices reflect DRT product configurations. Open a product to select hardware, software and accessories.
¹ Relative accuracy describes internal geometry; absolute accuracy describes alignment to a coordinate system. Different test methods are not an identical field-performance comparison.
² Weight bases differ between devices. Batteries, poles, phones and RTK attachments can change carried weight. Runtime and usable range vary with conditions.
How XGRIDS defines accuracyMAKE THE RIGHT TRADE-OFF
Choose L3 when on-device monitoring and integrated RTK simplify the field workflow. Choose L2 Pro 32/300 when the project calls for its longer sensor range. A newer model is not automatically the right model for every site.
For L3 and L2 Pro, 16 versus 32 channels changes the stated point rate from 320K to 640K points per second. It does not make a 120 m unit into a 300 m unit. Match density and reach to the surfaces you need to capture.
A photorealistic walkthrough helps people understand a place. Design and measurement workflows need suitable geometry and quality checks. Choose the output first so you do not buy a visual-only workflow for an engineering requirement.
FROM CAPTURE TO A USEFUL RESULT
L3 / L2 Pro / K2 → LixelStudio → point cloud or mesh
Use geometry for existing-condition documentation and downstream design workflows. Define the coordinate system, check points and required file format with the receiving team.
PortalCam or Lixel → LCC Studio → 3DGS scene
Create an immersive visual experience for presentation, virtual tours or creative work. A Gaussian PLY is different from an engineering point-cloud PLY.
Illustrative workflow images; results depend on the site, capture and processing.
CHECK THE WHOLE WORKFLOW
Select the scanner and channel/range configuration. Check whether RTK hardware, batteries and charging equipment are included in that exact package.
Separate the hardware package name from the software edition. Confirm included activations, Premium features and annual or perpetual terms before adding a license.
Choose compatible batteries, poles or mounts for the route. Compare included quantities first to avoid buying the same item twice.
No. L3's published 5 mm figure describes a particular post-processed relative-accuracy test. Project scale, geometry, control and processing affect the result. Set acceptance criteria and check them against independent references.
No. It is the maximum sensor range for the L2 Pro 32/300 configuration. Reflectivity, obstructions, scan density and capture movement affect usable coverage.
Do not infer the software license from the hardware package name. Review the selected product configuration and listed entitlements. Add paid software only when the workflow needs it and it is not already supplied.
Yes. Tell DRT about the site, intended deliverables and target dates to discuss a scoped capture service or equipment workflow.
