Compare: Handheld SLAM scanners
Cygnus Lite for light, everyday scanning; Cygnus 3 for range and large sites. This table compares 2 models (Cygnus Lite, Cygnus 3 / Cygnus 3 Pro) using figures from the manufacturers' published datasheets. Choose "Only differences" to hide rows where every model is the same, or open a model for its full specification page.
Specifications side by side
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| Model |  Cygnus LiteGet Quote |  Cygnus 3 / Cygnus 3 ProGet Quote |
|---|---|---|
| Use | ||
| Best for | Buildings, sites, stockpiles | Mines, tunnels, plants, large sites |
| Scanning | ||
| Point rate | 200,000 pts/s | 320,000 (Cygnus 3) / 640,000 pts/s (Pro) |
| Range | 0.1 to 70 m at 80% | Up to 120 m / 300 m (Pro) |
| Field of view | 360° × 59° | 360° × 280° |
| Accuracy | ±2.5 cm indoor, ±1 cm precision | 1 cm relative; up to 4 cm / 2 cm absolute |
| Positioning | ||
| Georeferencing | Built-in RTK | RTK-SLAM and PPK-SLAM |
| Imaging | ||
| Cameras | 2 × 12 MP | 2 × 48 MP + 1 × 5 MP |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.0 kg | 1.98 kg / 1.68 kg (Pro) |
| Operating time | About 90 min per battery (2 supplied) | Up to 180 min |
| Storage | 256 GB card (up to 512 GB) | 512 GB SSD |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 |
From the manufacturers' published datasheets. "Not offered" means the model does not have that feature.
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