3D Scanner Comparison

NavVis VLX3 vs Leica BLK2GO vs GeoSLAM: Mobile Mapping Comparison

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

Feature	NavVis VLX3	Leica BLK2GO	GeoSLAM ZEB Horizon
Method	Wearable	Handheld	Handheld SLAM
Accuracy	5mm local (500 m² test env.)	6–15mm relative (20mm absolute indoor)	±15mm
Coverage	Continuous walk-through	Fast walk	Walk speed
Weight	8.5 kg	0.775 kg (incl. battery)	1.4kg
Cameras	4x 20MP	12 MP + 3 × 4.8 MP panoramic	-

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Option A NavVis

NavVis VLX3

Wearable Powerhouse

The VLX3 is a wearable indoor mapping system for large-scale facility capture.

Pros

Highest coverage
Best accuracy
Amazing photos
Digital twin ready

Cons

8.5 kg worn
Expensive
IP42 — limited water protection

Best For

Large facilitiesDigital twinsFacility management

Option B Leica

Leica BLK2GO

Handheld Scanner

The BLK2GO enables walk-through scanning in a compact handheld form.

Pros

Ultra portable
Fastest capture
Easiest operation
Great for tours

Cons

Looser accuracy
Shorter 25m range
Post-processing

Best For

Quick capturesAs-built docsWalk-through scanning

Option C GeoSLAM

GeoSLAM ZEB Horizon

SLAM Pioneer

The ZEB Horizon is GeoSLAM's flagship handheld SLAM scanner.

Pros

SLAM pioneer
Indoor/outdoor
Longer range
Good accuracy

Cons

Heavier
Older design
Less photos

Best For

Mixed environmentsMiningForest

Our Expert Verdict

Depends on Your Needs

VLX3 for large facilities, BLK2GO for speed, GeoSLAM for mixed environments.

Choose NavVis VLX3 if...

Choose VLX3 for large indoor facilities requiring high accuracy.

Choose Leica BLK2GO if...

Choose BLK2GO for quick, portable walk-through scanning.

Choose GeoSLAM ZEB Horizon if...

Choose GeoSLAM for mixed indoor/outdoor and challenging environments.

Download the Spec Sheets

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NavVis VLX 3

Current datasheet (v2409) (PDF) · 0.1 MB

Source: knowledge.navvis.com ↗

Leica BLK2GO

Source: shop.leica-geosystems.com ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Leica BLK2GO specification applies?

Leica currently publishes two BLK2GO sheets; the 2025 shop sheet states 6–15 mm relative accuracy, the 05/2021 datasheet ±10 mm indoor. The figures quoted here are from the currently published shop sheet.

Which is most accurate?

NavVis publishes 5mm local accuracy (1 sigma, 500 m² test environment) for the VLX3; GeoSLAM publishes ±15mm for the ZEB Horizon; Leica publishes 6–15mm relative and 20mm absolute indoor for the BLK2GO. All suitable for different use cases.

Equipment Used

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.

Leica

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Leica