Compares manufacturer claims only. Optical modes and test conditions may differ; this is not a measured performance winner.
Source-verified head-to-head
RANGE 2 vs EINSTAR
Which one should you buy? Start with the job and capture workflow, then use the specification table to confirm the fit. No hands-on test is claimed.
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CHOOSE RANGE 2 FOR
ORPortable capture
A legacy large-object scanner worth understanding if found used, but it is discontinued and no longer a current buying recommendation.
Read the full RANGE 2 review →CHOOSE EINSTAR FOR
Workshop scanning
A proven entry point for medium and large objects if you already have a suitable Windows workstation.
Check latest priceDirect link to SHINING 3D; no affiliate tracking is active.Read the full EINSTAR review →Decision matrix
Which workflow favors which scanner?
Match the minimum object size and close-range capture mode.
Wide-area tracking and working distance matter more here.
Prioritizes edges, surface adaptability and part workflow.
Both capture quality and mesh cleanup determine usefulness.
Standalone processing or wireless capture reduces field equipment.
Based on recorded price guides, not live checkout totals. Confirm region, tax and bundle contents.
Manufacturer specifications
Side-by-side
FeatureRANGE 2EINSTAR
Price guideHistorical list price around $699; discontinuedTypical list price around $849
Claimed accuracyUp to 0.1 mmUp to 0.1 mm
Claimed resolutionUp to 0.1 mm point distance0.1–3 mm point distance
Claimed scan speedUp to 16 fpsUp to 14 fps
Claimed working distance400–1300 mm160–1400 mm
Claimed object rangeMedium to very large objectsMedium to large objects
Claimed light sourceInfrared structured lightInfrared VCSEL
Claimed markerlessYesYes
Claimed wirelessYesNo
Claimed standaloneNoNo
Claimed weight253 g500 g
Claimed systemsWindows, macOS, Android, iOSWindows
Claimed exportsSTL, OBJ, PLYSTL, OBJ, PLY, ASC
Specifications are manufacturer claims checked against the sources above. Optical modes and test conditions may differ, so similar-looking numbers are not automatically equivalent.
Best fit
RANGE 2
A legacy large-object scanner worth understanding if found used, but it is discontinued and no longer a current buying recommendation.
MAIN LIMITATIONBuyers who need a current model with normal retail support
Best fit
EINSTAR
A proven entry point for medium and large objects if you already have a suitable Windows workstation.
MAIN LIMITATIONmacOS-only users
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Questions answered
Before you choose
Should I buy RANGE 2 or EINSTAR?
Choose RANGE 2 when portable capture matters most. Choose EINSTAR when workshop scanning is the priority.
Does the lower accuracy number guarantee a better scan?
No. Optical mode, object surface, tracking, calibration and scan technique can matter more than a best-case single-frame number.