3D Scanner Comparison

3DMakerPro Eagle vs Xgrids L2 Pro: Consumer vs Professional Gaussian Splatting

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

Feature	3DMakerPro Eagle	Xgrids Lixel L2 Pro
Point Rate	200,000 pts/sec	640,000 pts/sec (32-ch) / 320,000 pts/sec (16-ch)
Range	40–70m radius (up to 80-140m total)	0.5–120m (standard) / up to 300m (select 32-ch model)
Accuracy	2cm at 10m / 3cm at 20m / 5cm at 40m	<1–2cm relative; <3cm absolute
FOV	360° horizontal × 59° vertical	360° × 270°
Cameras	1 × 48MP fisheye (Standard) / 4 × 48MP fisheye, 8K panoramic (Max)	2 × 48MP panoramic (RGB colorization via LixelUpSample)
Laser	Class 1 eye-safe, 905nm	Class 1 eye-safe, 905nm
Connectivity	Dual USB-C, Wi-Fi 5	USB-C
Weight	1.5kg	1.7kg (without battery)
Editions	Standard (1 × 48MP fisheye) / Max (4 × 48MP fisheye)	-

Pricing shown reflects average US rates — indicative ranges, not a quote. Actual costs vary by location based on local market conditions, regulations, and project logistics — both within the US and internationally. Get a custom quote

Option A 3DMakerPro

3DMakerPro Eagle

Consumer Spatial LiDAR Scanner with Gaussian Splatting Output

The 3DMakerPro Eagle is a consumer-grade handheld spatial scanner capturing 200,000 LiDAR points/sec with a 48MP fisheye camera, a 40-70m radius range, and native Gaussian Splatting output in standard PLY via RayStudio. A Max edition adds four 48MP cameras; see 3DMakerPro's store for current pricing. It is the low-cost entry point into GS-capable spatial scanning.

Pros

Native Gaussian Splatting PLY output via RayStudio
Affordable entry point for GS-capable hardware
Standard PLY and OBJ output — compatible with any GS viewer
Built-in 3.5-inch live preview screen
Lightweight and portable (1.5kg)
HDR support (3-5 EV) for challenging lighting
Mobile scanning while walking, vehicle- or drone-mounted (3DMakerPro cites data quality maintained at speeds up to 20 km/h in its marketing copy, not in its spec table)

Cons

Lower accuracy (2cm at 10m) than professional scanners
Accuracy degrades significantly beyond 20m (3cm at 20m, 5cm at 40m)
Consumer-grade build quality
Smaller ecosystem and community than Leica/Trimble/FARO
RayStudio software less mature than established processing tools
No BIM plugin — GS data has no direct route into Revit

Best For

Budget-conscious GS capture for small sites and roomsReal estate and property documentation with GS outputEducation and training in spatial scanning and GSQuick site documentation with 3D panoramic toursConsumer and prosumer entry into Gaussian Splatting

Option B Xgrids

Xgrids Lixel L2 Pro

Professional Handheld SLAM Scanner with Native Gaussian Splatting

The Xgrids Lixel L2 Pro is a 32-channel handheld SLAM scanner capturing 640,000 points/sec with <1-2cm relative accuracy, dual 48MP panoramic cameras, and native Gaussian Splatting via Lixel CyberColor (LCC) software. It ships the only GS-to-BIM Revit plugin on the market and SDKs for Unity, Unreal Engine, and WebGL, positioning it as the professional tier of GS-capable capture at roughly $15,000-$25,000 per system.

Pros

Native Gaussian Splatting output via Lixel CyberColor (LCC) software
Only GS-to-BIM Revit plugin on the market (LCC for Revit)
SDKs for Unity, Unreal Engine, and WebGL — game engine ready
High point density (up to 1M pts/m² at 1mm spacing) without post-processing
Contributing member to the Khronos glTF KHR_gaussian_splatting specification
Range to 120m standard, up to 300m on select 32-channel models
1 TB onboard SSD and IP54 sealing

Cons

Proprietary GS format (LCC) — not standard PLY
Processing: roughly 1 hour per 3-minute scan in LCC
Higher price point (~$15,000-$25,000 system)
Requires the LCC software ecosystem for GS features
Indoor and building-scale focus — not for large outdoor areas

Best For

Building-scale Gaussian Splatting with BIM integrationArchitectural scanning with GS output for RevitGame engine integration (Unity/UE5/WebGL) via SDKsInterior scanning with photorealistic GS reconstructionHeritage documentation with both point cloud and GS deliverables

Our Expert Verdict

Depends on Your Needs

The gap here is roughly three to seven times in price and a full tier in capability. The 3DMakerPro Eagle brings native Gaussian Splatting within reach, outputs standard PLY and OBJ that any GS viewer can open, and can be carried, driven, or flown. The Xgrids Lixel L2 Pro costs roughly $15,000-$25,000 and returns more than 3× the point rate, tighter accuracy that holds at distance (<1-2cm relative versus 2cm at 10m degrading to 5cm at 40m), dual 48MP cameras, and the only GS-to-BIM Revit plugin available. The honest split is the deliverable: visualization and learning versus professional GS work that has to survive a client review or enter a BIM model.

Choose 3DMakerPro Eagle if...

Choose the 3DMakerPro Eagle when budget defines the project — small sites and rooms, real estate and property documentation, teaching and training, or any workflow where standard PLY and OBJ output into a GS viewer is the whole requirement.

Choose Xgrids Lixel L2 Pro if...

Choose the Xgrids Lixel L2 Pro when GS is a professional deliverable — building-scale capture, accuracy that has to hold beyond 20m, dense colorized point clouds alongside the splat scene, or GS data that must land in Revit or a game engine.

Download the Spec Sheets

Original manufacturer documents, free with no email required — verified against each manufacturer's live copy.

3DMakerPro Eagle

Official Eagle product page (Tech Specs section) ↗

Source: store.3dmakerpro.com ↗

Xgrids Lixel L2 Pro

Official Lixel L2 Pro specifications ↗

Source: xgrids.com ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

How large is the price difference?

Substantial. The Xgrids Lixel L2 Pro sits at roughly $15,000-$25,000 as a system, several times the 3DMakerPro Eagle. See 3DMakerPro's store for current Eagle pricing — it changes with promotions and edition.

Which is more accurate?

The L2 Pro, and the gap widens with distance. The L2 Pro is specified at <1-2cm relative and <3cm absolute across a 0.5-120m range. The Eagle is 2cm at 10m, 3cm at 20m, and 5cm at 40m, so accuracy degrades as the room or site gets bigger.

Do both really output Gaussian Splatting?

Yes, but in different formats. The Eagle writes native GS in standard PLY through RayStudio, which any GS viewer can open. The L2 Pro produces GS through Lixel CyberColor in the proprietary LCC format rather than standard PLY — richer inside the Xgrids ecosystem, less portable outside it.

Which one works with BIM software?

The L2 Pro. Xgrids ships LCC for Revit, the only GS-to-BIM plugin currently on the market, so splat data can be referenced directly in a Revit workflow. No BIM plugin is offered for the Eagle; its PLY and OBJ files have to be brought into BIM software through a separate conversion route.

How long does processing take?

For the L2 Pro, LCC processing runs roughly one hour per three-minute scan, so a full capture day carries a meaningful processing tail. The Eagle processes in RayStudio, which is a younger and less mature toolchain than the established professional platforms.

Does THE FUTURE 3D scan individual objects with these tools?

No. THE FUTURE 3D scans buildings, environments, and locations — not individual objects, props, or products. Both of these scanners are spatial and environment-scale instruments, and our Gaussian Splatting work covers interiors, building exteriors, sites, and heritage spaces.

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Professional Equipment In This Comparison

The professional equipment in this comparison, compared spec by spec. Specifications shown are the manufacturers' published figures. Models THE FUTURE 3D operates are identified on their own pages.