XGRIDS PortalCam vs Matterport Pro3: Key features comparison
The XGRIDS PortalCam is a versatile 3DGS handheld scanner suited to real estate, filmmaking, VFX, heritage mapping, and personal memory capture. And the Matterport Pro3 is a 3D LiDAR camera for creating high-resolution digital twins of indoor and outdoor spaces, widely used in real estate for immersive property tours. Here’s how the two devices compare across their key features:
Feature | Matterport Pro3 | XGRIDS PortalCam |
Technology | LiDAR + 150 MP panoramic scans with precise measurement accuracy | Gaussian splatting with LiDAR + multi-camera array (up to ~860k pts/s, 60 m range) |
Scanning speed | ±20 seconds per scan | ±200 m² in 15 minutes |
Processing time | Processed via Matterport Cloud | Model ready within 5 hours via LCC Studio software |
Output options | Dollhouse view, Mattertags, face blurring, floor plans, CAD/BIM exports via cloud | Exports to PLY, USDZ, WebGL, Unity, Unreal, and more |
Portability | Tripod-mounted system | Ultralight (<900 g) handheld device with built-in tripod |
Battery life | ±230 scans (~3 hours) | N/A (depends on host device and usage) |
Use case | Professional indoor scanning and digital twin creation | Portable indoor/outdoor 3D scanning with interactive photorealistic rendering |
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