EINSTAR VEGA
Contributor: HolzFlo
- Reported setup
- Added lighting and the highest available resolution are reported.
- Before comparing
- HD or Fast mode is not recorded. The setup differs from the MIRACO Plus example.
Specification comparison
EINSTAR VEGA vs Revopoint MIRACO Plus
Both offer capture without a tethered laptop. Compare their modes, required desktop steps and the file your next job needs before choosing.
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Quick decision
- Put EINSTAR VEGA on the demo list when a close-range HD mode and Fast-mode reach up to 1500 mm matter most. The US base listing was USD 1,999 on October 20, 2026; the delivered edition and stock remain unconfirmed.
- Put MIRACO Plus on the demo list when optical zoom and the photogrammetric kit fit the project, and you can include the documented PC handoff. The selected global base listing was USD 2,199 on October 20, 2026, not a US delivered quote.
- Hold the decision when the job needs traceable inspection, confirmed regional delivery or a downstream software feature neither vendor has demonstrated.
Plan the full kit for EINSTAR VEGA or MIRACO Plus. A model link opens a listing preview; add the amounts from your own regional quote.
Specifications, sources and model details
EINSTAR VEGA and Revopoint MIRACO Plus are portable all-in-one scanners: capture, processing and a screen are built into the unit, so you do not need a laptop tethered while scanning. The shared format does not make them interchangeable. The better choice depends on your object range, surface, detail, onboard processing, storage and the file that has to enter the next workflow.
Compare the published specifications, capture modes and software requirements below. Check missing details with the manufacturer and use the same part and final-file task for both demos.
Open the catalog specificationss for EINSTAR VEGA and MIRACO Plus to compare the exact models and their requirements.
Recommendation by buyer type
| Buyer | Better starting demo | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Portable generalist scanning varied objects | Both | Same all-in-one format, so only an object-level comparison separates them |
| Buyer who wants photogrammetry for larger parts | MIRACO Plus | Revopoint sells a photogrammetric metrology kit for it and publishes a length-accuracy figure |
| Buyer who needs the longest stated reach | VEGA | EINSTAR states up to 1500 mm in Fast mode versus 1000 mm in the MIRACO Plus brochure |
| Inspection team needing traceability | Neither by default | Request calibration, traceability and uncertainty evidence for your measurement task |
| Buyer choosing only by published accuracy | Pause | EINSTAR publishes no accuracy figure for VEGA, so there is nothing to compare |
Specifications side by side
Compare working distances
Scanner-to-surface distance, on one linear scale. This is not object size or accuracy.
Manufacturer spec
VEGA HD100 - 350 mm
VEGA Fast270 - 1,500 mm
MIRACO Plus overall100 - 1,000 mm
Not confirmed MIRACO Plus Near / Far: separate endpoints remain unverified. The overall bar is not a range for each mode.
Range values and sources
| Scanner and scope | Working distance | Source date | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| EINSTAR VEGA HD | 100 - 350 mmMode-specific range | Manufacturer source (new tab)Checked | Mode working distance; not object size, accuracy or guaranteed performance throughout the interval. |
| EINSTAR VEGA Fast | 270 - 1,500 mmMode-specific range | Manufacturer source (new tab)Checked | Mode working distance; delivered edition and complete workflow require confirmation. |
| MIRACO Plus Overall listing | 100 - 1,000 mmScanner-level range, not separate Near and Far ranges | Manufacturer source (new tab)Checked | One scanner-level interval; do not assign these endpoints independently to Near or Far. |
| MIRACO Plus Near | Separate mode endpoints not confirmedUnresolved mode record | Manufacturer source (new tab)Checked | Separate endpoints remain unverified in the existing mode record. The fresh overall listing does not resolve them. |
| MIRACO Plus Far | Separate mode endpoints not confirmedUnresolved mode record | Manufacturer source (new tab)Checked | Separate endpoints remain unverified in the existing mode record. The fresh overall listing does not resolve them. |
Compare the complete source fields for both scanners
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| Criterion | EINSTAR VEGA | Revopoint MIRACO Plus | Decision impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capture technology | Infrared structured light: MEMS projector in HD mode, VCSEL in Fast mode | Infrared structured light with 2x optical zoom and photogrammetry support | Test the mode your surface and object size actually need |
| Claimed accuracy | Not published on the official pages checked | Single-frame accuracy up to 0.04 mm; PMK length claim 0.02 + 0.05 x L mm, with L in meters | Different definitions; PMK kit/procedure conditions below apply |
| Claimed precision or point distance | HD-mode point distance 0.05-3 mm; Fast mode 0.5-10 mm | 0.02 mm single-frame precision and 0.05 mm fused point distance in the brochure | Keep each term tied to its manufacturer definition |
| Working distance | HD 100-350 mm; Fast 270-1500 mm | 100-1000 mm in brochure | VEGA reaches further in Fast mode; check detail at the distance you will use |
| Stated object range | Not published as a size range | 10 mm minimum cube to 4 m maximum cube in brochure | MIRACO Plus has clearer published bounds |
| Onboard hardware | 32 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD, 5000 mAh battery with power-bank charging | 32 GB RAM and 256 GB storage in brochure | Compare against your largest normal project, not a demo part |
| Dated base package | USD 1,999, EINSTAR US base listing; checked October 20, 2026; delivered edition and stock unconfirmed | USD 2,199, selected MIRACO Plus global base; checked October 20, 2026; no CAD software bundle | Different storefront regions; compare a written delivered quote, not these two device amounts alone |
| Buying path | EINSTAR US store | Revopoint global store or a regional reseller | Compare the complete package, delivery and support terms |
VEGA figures come from the linked EINSTAR product pages; MIRACO Plus figures come from its official product page , brochure (PDF) and support FAQ , reviewed October 1, 2026. A brochure field is a manufacturer claim, not an observed result. Near/Far-specific working-distance splits and the installed software versions are not established here.
What to try in a demo
Read what a specification comparison cannot settle
The accuracy guide separates point distance from dimensional accuracy. For a painted or dark specimen, use the same preparation conditions from the surface-scanning guide for both devices.
Accuracy, precision, point distance and resolution describe different properties, and a smaller number does not guarantee better final geometry. Surface preparation, tracking, operator technique, calibration, object size and processing settings all change the result. The comparison therefore needs the same object, environment and pass/fail rule for both scanners.
For inspection, request proof of the complete measurement process. If you need inspection results, ask each vendor for the test standard, calibration process, volumetric accuracy and uncertainty tied to your tolerance.
Inspect published community examples
OpenScanBenchy collects community captures of a small resin figurine. These examples use different prints, operators, preparation and processing. Read the setup notes, then compare your own part under the same conditions.
MIRACO Plus
Contributor: KrownCAD
- Reported setup
- Near mode with foot-powder coating, a tripod and a turntable.
- Before comparing
- This is a prepared surface. The notes do not establish a PMK length check.
Setup summaries from the OpenScan contributor details (new tab), checked 2026-10-16. Organizer OpenScan (new tab) also offers printed test objects for sale. We have not independently checked these captures. A convincing render is not a calibrated accuracy result.
The two contributions below use different conditions. Use them to prepare questions, then run the same test on both scanners before choosing. The accuracy guide has three more community examples.
Compare the capture workflow
Check small parts, large objects and mobile operation
Small detailed parts
Use a part with edges, holes, recesses and a known reference dimension. Check whether the scanner tracks without excessive markers, whether the smallest feature survives meshing and how much cleanup it takes. VEGA offers a dedicated HD mode for close work, and MIRACO Plus publishes a 10 mm minimum cube, but neither statement proves useful detail on your part.
Medium mechanical objects
Scan a housing, tool or automotive component with mixed geometry, and include a dark or mildly reflective area on purpose. Record preparation, capture, alignment and cleanup time. What counts is the exported file, not the live preview.
Large objects
Capture a long object with known dimensions at both ends and check for drift and incomplete registration. MIRACO Plus states a 4 m maximum object cube, while VEGA states a longer maximum working distance. These numbers answer different questions, so test the object you actually scan.
Mobile operation
Run a complete job away from any workstation. Measure battery use, storage growth, project recovery after an interruption, screen visibility in your lighting and export time. Confirm whether the unit can process your largest normal project or only capture it.
PMK is a separate process, not ordinary capture accuracy
Read the PMK targets and PC export requirements
MIRACO Plus's photogrammetric length claim belongs to the PMK workflow, not every Near or Far scan. Revopoint's current support FAQ requires at least 8 coded targets per photo and at least 5 scan markers in each point-cloud frame. It specifies matched carbon-fiber bars and coded-target sets; mixing bars or markers from different kits is not the documented procedure.
The photo step uses a stated 0.8-1.3 m capture distance and the kit's photo targets. The small 3 mm / 6 mm scan markers are not photogrammetry targets. Ordinary Near/Far marker spacing is separate guidance and must not replace the PMK photo rules.
For PMK point-cloud export, transfer the project to Revo Scan (PC) 5.4.12 or newer. Target placement, photo alignment, scan fusion and processing still need an object-level demonstration; the formula does not certify the final mesh or a rebuilt CAD tolerance.
Software and downstream work
Check software, export and desktop requirements
Both scanners have onboard capture, but their downstream paths are not identical. Ask for the actual alignment, mesh and final-file export sequence on the installed onboard software. A screen, battery and processing menu do not establish that the entire delivery can finish without a computer.
| Selected path | Documented handoff | Extra checkpoint |
|---|---|---|
| VEGA HD/Fast -> mesh -> CAD reconstruction | Onboard app / StarVision desktop as needed -> mesh -> selected reconstruction application | StarVision support requires Vulkan 1.1 graphics/driver; listed 1.3.6.6 has a July 2, 2025 page date, not proven latest |
| MIRACO Plus -> third-party software | Onboard project -> Revo Scan (PC) -> export -> selected receiving application | Revopoint's support FAQ specifies the PC transfer; PMK export adds the 5.4.12-or-newer requirement |
| Either mesh -> STEP -> receiving CAD task | Reconstruction edition/license -> validated STEP -> buyer's CAD application | A supported extension is not a tested import, valid solid or restored native feature history |
VEGA's product page lists 32 GB desktop RAM while its support page asks for more than 32 GB; confirm project fit rather than assuming an invented universal capacity. The VEGA app/StarVision matrix is dated September 12, 2024, so it is not a permanent restriction on newer versions.
At the November 6 check, the MIRACO Plus support FAQ names an M1 Pro or better with at least 8 GB RAM for minimum Mac processing and recommends M3 or better, also with at least 8 GB. For Windows it lists a 12th-gen i7 with 16 GB minimum and an 11th-gen i9 with 32 GB recommended. Those are that FAQ's named tiers, not proof that every chip family or app behaves identically. Keep capture software separate from any Windows-only reconstruction application. We have not installed these apps or completed your final CAD edit.
Ask each vendor to complete the same path.
- Capture the representative object.
- Align multiple passes without hiding manual corrections.
- Remove background and unwanted geometry.
- Fill only the holes your agreed repair brief allows.
- Mesh at a documented setting.
- Export at correct scale and units.
- Open the file in the target CAD, inspection or printing software.
If you need editable CAD, request a separate quote and workflow for reconstruction. Scanner software creates points and meshes rather than a finished parametric model. Revopoint sells MIRACO Plus bundles with reverse-engineering software licenses, so compare the bundle you would actually buy.
Cost comparison checklist
Compare dated configurations and unquoted costs
Two documentary CAD configurations make the missing cost items clearer:
| Configuration price check, October 14, 2026 | Priced items | Not priced or demonstrated here |
|---|---|---|
| VEGA HD + QUICKSURFACE Pro, one-year subscription | VEGA US base USD 1,999; separate software-vendor Pro one-year price EUR 1,700 | Windows reconstruction workstation, a license for your CAD app, preparation, training, labor, shipping/tax; no cross-currency total |
| MIRACO Plus + RevoDesign (1 Year License), exact global-store variant | Selected global bundle USD 2,467; checked October 16, 2026 | Destination delivery/import tax, Windows reconstruction workstation, your CAD app, preparation and engineering labor |
The QUICKSURFACE edition table documents STEP/IGES and Parasolid export for Pro. The Revo Design edition table documents STEP/IGES export for the base edition, while importing external STEP/IGES requires Pro. The MIRACO bundle's base software license is therefore not evidence that it includes all Pro capabilities. The selected MIRACO Plus bundle was USD 2,467 on October 16, 2026. It has its own price; do not derive it by adding a scanner listing to a separate license. Request a separate quote if you need a software line item. The seller also displays a software coupon, which is not applied to these observed amounts.
For the proposed edit test, upload the reconstructed STEP into your licensed CAD application, check units and solid validity, then add one dimensioned mounting-hole or cut feature. Autodesk's Fusion guidance explains that STEP does not recover the original native feature history. Ask the seller to perform this edit during your demo.
Ask for a written regional quote covering the scanner, accessories, workstation, software edition/term, targets, preparation, training, warranty, repair shipping and taxes. Document reconstruction hours separately. These example setups still need a demo and a complete quote; the reverse-engineering guide compares four such paths.
Run the same test on both scanners
Your worksheet
Side-by-side scanner test plan
Use the same object, environment and acceptance rule for both scanners. Leave unanswered questions marked "Unknown".
1. Describe your job2. Note the result3. Copy or download TXT
Example request - preserve the same small feature in both raw captures and open each delivered file at scale. Your entries stay on this device. Copy or download your notes before closing or reloading this page.
Open Side-by-side scanner test plan
Read the full shared test sequence and processing report
A processing problem worth testing
In a March 2025 owner discussion , a MIRACO Plus user reported finer point spacing on a face-only scan than on a full-body scan. Switching fusion modes allowed smaller spacing but required more cleanup. This is a user report on the manufacturer's forum, not a controlled test; the software version and purchase are not verified. The report describes processing behavior; it does not measure a RAM ceiling or dimensional error. For your demo, process the complete object, record fusion settings and compare the exported detail with cleanup time.
Use the first-year cost worksheet to compare written package quotes alongside those results.
Use the same objects, environment and pass/fail rules for both scanners. A result cannot win because the operator changed the sample or spent longer cleaning up one scan.
- Select one small detailed part, one medium mixed-surface part and one long object.
- Mark the critical feature and at least two known dimensions on each object.
- Record lighting, surface preparation, markers, mode, distance and operator.
- Save raw projects before editing.
- Time preparation, capture, alignment, meshing, correction and export separately.
- Use each vendor's recommended settings, then record every manual change.
- Open both exports in the same downstream application and complete the same next task.
- Repeat the most important scan once.
- Keep failed attempts. A later success does not erase an earlier failure.
Make the mobile comparison on the same feature
Read the part, reference and handoff checks
Run each mode on the same part, preparation permission, reference and next operation in the target program. VEGA's HD/Fast point spacing and MIRACO Plus's single-frame/PMK length claims describe different quantities. They cannot settle the comparison without a part-specific result.
Treat MIRACO Plus's PMK as a separate setup with its specified reference accessories and software steps. Do not transfer its photogrammetric length figure to ordinary near/far capture. Keep the coordinate reference and transforms with each output.
Record capture time, failed attempts, processing host, export, reconstruction and operator work separately. On-device capture can help mobility while a desktop stage remains necessary. Compare both base package quotes with the chosen reconstruction/license path, workstation, preparation, tax and support rather than declaring the cheaper scanner the cheaper system.
Check the independent reference, then test the delivered formats.
Frequently asked questions
Is MIRACO Plus more accurate than EINSTAR VEGA?
That cannot be answered from published data. Revopoint states a single-frame accuracy of up to 0.04 mm for MIRACO Plus, while the EINSTAR pages we checked publish resolution and point distance for VEGA but no accuracy figure. Test both on the same reference object and ask each vendor how their figure was measured.
Can both scanners work without a laptop?
Both have onboard capture and processing. MIRACO Plus's support instructions send third-party-software handoff through Revo Scan (PC), and PMK point-cloud export requires PC version 5.4.12 or newer. VEGA may use StarVision for desktop steps. A Windows reconstruction license is a separate computer requirement even if capture is fully onboard.
Which is better for reverse engineering?
The better unit is the one that produces a usable file from your part with acceptable preparation and reconstruction time. Include the CAD step and its software license in the demo.
What do they cost?
The EINSTAR US base listing was USD 1,999 on October 20, 2026. The selected Revopoint global MIRACO Plus base was USD 2,199 on October 20, 2026. Its exact Revo Design one-year bundle was USD 2,467 on October 16, 2026. These are separate configurations and storefront regions. Earlier sale amounts are historical; confirm delivered edition, SKU, software term, destination, tax, stock and warranty before comparing complete quotes.
Sources and related decisions
Primary sources are the EINSTAR VEGA product page , the EINSTAR VEGA US store page , the Revopoint MIRACO Plus store page and the Revopoint MIRACO Plus brochure (PDF). See the EINSTAR VEGA review, the EINSTAR range and the selector for the next step.
November 6 source review
We reread the VEGA specifications, StarVision records and MIRACO Plus product/support pages. The comparison now distinguishes the current MIRACO Plus computer tiers and makes the desktop/export handoff explicit. PMK remains a separate documented procedure, with its own targets and PC export requirement. The source publication dates, community examples and historical regional prices were not retimestamped, and no hands-on winner is claimed.