Einstar 2 vs. Einstar Rockit
Both 3D scanners compared directly. The higher accuracy according to the manufacturer (best values under laboratory conditions) is marked in green.
The key differences
- Both are in the same price class, but the Einstar 2 is cheaper (from €1,079 instead of from €1,727).
| Einstar 2 | Einstar Rockit | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | €1,200 to €3,000 | €1,200 to €3,000 |
| Price | Manufacturer's shop: €1,079; with Accessories Pro Kit €1,914 (As of 26 Oct 2026) | Manufacturer's shop: €1,727, EINSTAR Rockit; €2,399 with EXModel Personal, €2,634 with Accessories Pro Kit; prices incl. VAT (As of 26 Oct 2026) |
| Technology | Two modes: Laser HD with 17 parallel blue laser lines and IR Rapid with infrared VCSEL | Two modes: Laser HD with 38 cross laser lines (19 + 19) and 7 blue parallel lines, and IR Rapid with infrared VCSEL |
| Accuracy (according to the manufacturer) | not specified by the manufacturer | not specified by the manufacturer |
| Resolution / point distance | Laser HD 0.05 to 10 mm, IR Rapid 0.2 to 10 mm | Laser HD 0.05 to 10 mm, IR Rapid 0.2 to 10 mm |
| Speed | Laser HD up to 2,500,000 points/s, IR Rapid up to 4,800,000 points/s; up to 70 fps according to press release | Laser HD up to 2,800,000 points/s, IR Rapid up to 1,440,000 points/s; up to 90 fps according to the press release |
| Working distance | Laser HD 100 to 600 mm, IR Rapid 160 to 1,400 mm | Laser HD 100 to 600 mm (cross lines) or 100 to 400 mm (parallel lines), IR Rapid 160 to 1,400 mm |
| Capture area (single frame) | max. 490 x 580 mm (Laser HD), max. 1,170 x 1,385 mm (IR Rapid) | max. 545 x 620 mm (cross lines), max. 355 x 425 mm (parallel lines), max. 1,170 x 1,385 mm (IR Rapid) |
| Object size | approx. 5 mm to 10 m; minimum scan volume 10 x 10 x 10 mm (Laser HD) or 50 x 50 x 50 mm (IR Rapid) | minimum scan volume 5 x 5 x 5 mm (Laser HD) or 50 x 50 x 50 mm (IR Rapid); maximum size not specified by the manufacturer |
| Tracking | Laser HD: global markers; IR Rapid: markers, geometry (features), texture, hybrid | Laser HD: global markers, markers, features; IR Rapid: global markers, markers, features, texture, hybrid |
| Colour/texture | yes (texture camera 2.3 MP) | yes (texture camera 5 MP) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi (built-in) or USB-C on the PC; battery operation (5,500 mAh, up to 3 hours) | USB-C or integrated Wi-Fi to the PC; battery operation (5,500 mAh, up to 3 hours according to the FAQ) |
| Usable without a PC | no, PC or smartphone required | no, PC or smartphone required |
| Software | EXStar Hub (Windows, macOS) | EXStar Hub (Windows, macOS); optional EXModel Personal (bundle), EXMeasure |
| PC requirements | Windows 11 22H2 (64-bit), Intel Core i7-13700H or better, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU with at least 6 GB VRAM, at least 32 GB DDR5 dual-channel (64 GB recommended), USB 3.0; macOS Tahoe 26.2, at least MacBook Pro M1 or MacBook M3, at least 16 GB RAM (recommended MacBook Pro M3 Max/Ultra or newer, 24 GB RAM) | Windows 11 Pro 22H2 (64-bit), Intel Core i7-13700H or better, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU with 6 GB VRAM, min. 32 GB DDR5 dual-channel (64 GB recommended, required for markerless laser scanning according to the FAQ), USB 3.0; macOS Tahoe 26.2, min. MacBook Pro M1 or MacBook M3 with 16 GB RAM (recommended MacBook Pro M3 Max/Ultra or newer, 24 GB RAM) |
| Scope of delivery | Scanners, Carry case, Calibration board, Holder for calibration board, Power adapter, Battery, Battery compartment, Charging cable for battery compartment, USB-C cable (scanner and battery compartment), Markers 3 mm and 6 mm, Packing list | Scanners, Carry bag, Calibration board, Universal holder, Power adapter, Battery, Battery compartment, Charging cable for battery compartment, USB-C cable (scanner and battery compartment), Markers 3 mm and 6 mm, Quick start guide, Packing list |
| Dimensions | 130 × 61 × 37 mm | 130 × 61 × 37 mm |
| Weight | 420 g | 420 g |
| Market launch | October 2025 | October 2025 (announced on 10.10.2025) |
Who is which one suitable for?
Einstar 2
Makers who want to scan small parts with the laser and large objects or people with infrared using one wireless device and who have a powerful PC.
- Laser and infrared in one device: working distance from 100 mm to 1,400 mm
- Wireless via Wi-Fi with swappable battery (up to 3 hours)
Einstar Rockit
Makers who want to scan both small parts by laser and large objects by infrared with a compact, wireless device and have a powerful PC.
- Laser with 38 cross lines and parallel lines plus infrared in one device
- Wireless via built-in Wi-Fi with battery
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