BLK2GO vs NavVis VLX3
Understanding the differences between the Leica BLK2GO and the NavVIS VLX. The Leica BLK2GO and the NavVIS VLX are both well known instruments in the marketplace. It is critical to understand your needs and expectations of these instruments so that total cost of operation and maximize your return on investment. Depicted here are some of the high-level differences but reach out to your local Leica Geosystems expert to fully understand the full benefits of the Leica BLK2GO scanning system.
| Category | Leica BLK2GO | NavVis VLX3 |
|---|---|---|
| Ease of Use | ✅The Leica BLK2GO is intuitive to use with single button operation. | The NavVis VLX needs assembly and proper set up before use. |
| Accuracy / Precision | ✅The Leica BLK2GO has high single point 3D accuracy that produces data you can trust. 3 mm. | The NavVIS VLX3 has a 3D point accuracy of 10mm / 5mm at 1σ. 10 mm. |
| Weight / Size | ✅0.8 kg (1.4 lbs.); 279mm x 80mm | 8.5 kg (18.76 lbs.); 1110mm x 330mm x 570mm |
| Cost of Ownership | ✅Initial cost for the Leica BLK2GO is less than half of the VLX3. | Initial cost of ownership for the Leica BLK2GO is over $120k. |
| Connected Workflow | ✅A fully integrated workflow that connects either desktop or cloud processing software to deliverable creation tools. | Once data is ported to IVION, there is no deliverable creation tools outside of markups, flythroughs, and exporting the cloud. |
| Swiss Technology | ✅All internal components compliant with Section 1260H for government purchase. | Has Hesai sensors listed on DoD’s Section 1260H of forbidden technology from Chinese companies. |
| Augmented Data | ✅GeoTags via integrated detail camera or tablet image, voice, text, video, & LiDAR when used with Field360. | No option to enhance data with additional data collected in the field. |
| Work Smarter | ✅Right sensor for the right job. Singular software workflow regardless of sensor. | A single sensor and a cloud solution is not enough for every project. 3rd party solutions needed to complete a workflow. |
| Portable | ✅The Leica BLK2GO has a slim carrying case that fits in a backpack. No need to check oversized luggage or ship gear from site to site. | The VLX system requires a 43cm x 82cm x 54cm transport case that is classified as oversized baggage on a plane. |
| IP Rating | ✅IP54 | IP42 |