Einstar 3D Scanners — EINSTAR 2, Vega & Rockit
Einstar makes capable 3D scanning approachable and affordable. The EINSTAR 2 is the value entry — a wireless blue-laser + infrared handheld at $874. The EINSTAR Vega is an all-in-one standalone scanner with onboard computing and a 2K touchscreen, so it scans large areas and people without a laptop. The Rockit is the flagship — 38 crossed-and-parallel blue-laser lines plus an infrared rapid mode for the most detail and speed. All three capture full-color texture with geometry. This page compares them so you can pick the Einstar that fits how you work and what you can spend.
- From $874
- Full-color texture
- Wireless · standalone option
- US reseller & support
Choosing a Einstar 3d scanners machine
The decisions that actually matter for this class of machine — size them to your parts, not to a spec sheet.
Value vs flagship
The EINSTAR 2 ($874) is the affordable entry with a 17-line laser engine; the Rockit ($1,899) steps up to 38 crossed + parallel laser lines for finer detail and faster capture. The Vega ($1,599) sits between on price but is the only standalone, laptop-free option.
Laptop or standalone
The EINSTAR 2 and Rockit tether to a PC. The Vega is an all-in-one — an 8-core processor, 512 GB SSD and a 6.4″ 2K AMOLED touchscreen built in, with Wi-Fi 6, so you scan untethered and review on the device.
Laser vs infrared
All three combine a precise mode with a fast, marker-free infrared mode. The EINSTAR 2 and Rockit use blue-laser HD for detail; the Vega uses infrared MEMS for HD and a VCSEL fast mode — gentler and well suited to faces, bodies and big objects.
Field of view
For large objects and people, infrared rapid modes reach wide fields of view — up to ~1170 × 1385 mm on the EINSTAR 2 and Rockit, and 1200 × 1450 mm on the Vega.
Compare the 3d scanners lineup
| Specification | EINSTAR Rockit | EINSTAR Vega | EINSTAR 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Flagship detail + speed | Standalone large-area | Affordable entry |
| Type | Dual-mode laser + IR | All-in-one standalone (IR) | Wireless laser + IR |
| Light source | 38 laser lines + IR VCSEL | IR MEMS + IR VCSEL | 17 laser lines + IR VCSEL |
| Resolution | HD 0.05–10 mm | HD 0.05–3 mm | HD 0.05–10 mm |
| Scan speed | 2.8M / 4.8M pts/s | 15–20 fps | 2.5M / 4.8M pts/s |
| Max field of view | 545 × 620 / 1170 × 1385 mm | 1200 × 1450 mm | 490 × 580 / 1170 × 1385 mm |
| Standalone | No — PC-connected | Yes — onboard computing | No — PC-connected |
| Color texture | Yes (IR mode) | 48 MP RGB | 2.3 MP texture |
| Price | $1,899 | $1,599 | $874 |
Specs as published on each Rev1 product page. All three capture full-color texture and support marker, feature, texture and hybrid alignment.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Einstar scanner should I buy?
Choose the EINSTAR 2 ($874) for the best-value entry into 3D scanning; the Vega ($1,599) when you want a standalone, laptop-free scanner with a big field of view for people and large objects; and the Rockit ($1,899) when you want the most detail and speed from its 38-line crossed-and-parallel laser engine.
Do I need a computer to use them?
The EINSTAR 2 and Rockit connect to a PC. The Vega is a true all-in-one — it has an 8-core processor, 512 GB SSD and a 6.4″ 2K AMOLED touchscreen built in, so you can scan and review on the device without a laptop.
Do Einstar scanners capture color?
Yes — all three capture full-color texture along with geometry. The Vega adds a 48 MP RGB camera for especially rich color, which is great for people, art and documentation.
What is the difference between the laser and infrared modes?
The blue-laser HD mode (EINSTAR 2, Rockit) resolves fine detail; the infrared rapid mode is faster and marker-friendly for larger objects and people. The Vega leads with infrared MEMS and VCSEL modes, which are gentle and well suited to faces and bodies.
What support comes with an Einstar from Rev1?
Rev1 is an authorized SHINING 3D / Einstar reseller in the USA — US-based support, application and software guidance, and financing. Call (248) 707-2950.
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