Lixel K1
A handheld LiDAR scanner optimized for indoor environments and close-range workflows. Set up in minutes. Produce usable data the same day.
What the K1 Is Built For
The K1 is a handheld mobile LiDAR scanner optimized for interiors and close-range environments. It is lighter, simpler, and faster to deploy than the L2 Pro. At 1 kg total, you can carry it through a building for hours without fatigue. Setup is measured in minutes, not setups.
The K1 is designed for the work that fills most professionals' weekly reality capture schedules: interior documentation, as-builts, facilities surveys, quick site walks, and renovation capture. It does these things without the configuration complexity or data volume that comes with a larger multi-channel system.
Where the K1 Performs Best
Interiors and confined spaces. Offices, apartments, warehouses, mechanical rooms, finished commercial environments, and any space where a compact, quickly deployed scanner is more practical than a larger system. The K1 captures accurate geometry and clean surfaces while walking at a natural pace. You do not need to stop, stage, or control the environment.
Its 40 m LiDAR range covers the vast majority of indoor spaces comfortably. High-reflectivity surfaces (polished concrete, white walls) return signal at greater distances, extending effective reach across large open warehouse and industrial floor environments.
The K1 pairs particularly well with the L2 Pro as a companion scanner for a multi-scanner team. The L2 Pro handles large outdoor or mixed environments; the K1 handles the interior detail work and tight spaces that a full-size system would be cumbersome in. Many teams own both.
K1 vs. L2 Pro: Which One Fits Your Work
The K1 and L2 Pro use the same processing software (LixelStudio) and produce the same types of point cloud deliverables. The difference is the environments they are optimized for and the tradeoffs that come with each.
Choose the K1 when:
- Your work is primarily indoors or close-range
- Portability and quick deployment matter more than extended range
- You want the lowest learning curve and fastest scan-to-deliverable workflow
- You are adding a second, lighter scanner to a team that already has an L2 Pro
- Projects are primarily single-building or single-floor scope
- Budget is a primary constraint and most work does not require 32-channel density outdoors
Choose the L2 Pro when:
- Work spans large outdoor or mixed interior/exterior environments
- You need extended range (120 m or 300 m) for infrastructure or open sites
- Vehicle-mounted or drone-mounted capture is part of your workflow
- Survey-grade absolute accuracy with dual-frequency RTK is required
- Projects regularly involve campus-scale or multi-building capture
- You need higher point density for complex outdoor geometry
If you are uncertain, the K1 is the lower-risk starting point for a team new to mobile LiDAR. It produces professional results, includes the same LixelStudio licenses, and handles the majority of AEC documentation work. If your project mix expands to require the L2 Pro's capabilities, the K1 remains useful as a companion scanner.
K1 Accuracy
Relative Accuracy: Internal Geometry
How closely the scan represents the actual dimensions of what was captured. For the K1's primary use cases (interior documentation, floor plans, as-builts), this is the number that matters most in practice.
Absolute Accuracy: Position on Earth
How closely the scan's location aligns with real-world geographic coordinates. The K1 supports RTK via an optional module. Without RTK, the scan exists in a local coordinate frame. With RTK, it is georeferenced and registers with survey control and GIS workflows.
Repeat Accuracy
If you scan the same space on different days, the datasets will align within the following tolerance. This matters for progress monitoring and change detection workflows.
At ±1.2 cm relative accuracy, the K1 is appropriate for floor plans, BIM coordination, renovation documentation, and as-built verification. It is not intended for survey-grade control work outdoors, but for the interiors it is designed for, the accuracy is genuinely professional.
LiDAR, Camera, and Field Performance
LiDAR
Camera System
Field Readiness
LixelStudio: Three Perpetual Licenses Included
Every K1 package includes three perpetual licenses to LixelStudio. No subscription, no annual fees. Own it and process unlimited projects across up to three workstations.
LixelStudio handles the complete processing pipeline from raw K1 data to export-ready point clouds: SLAM optimization for drift-free indoor scans, noise filtering, and export to LAS/LAZ, E57, and PLY for CAD, BIM, and documentation workflows.
K1 datasets are smaller and faster to process than L2 Pro data. For quick site walks and single-building projects, LixelStudio turnaround is typically fast, making same-day delivery practical for straightforward documentation jobs.
Field Use Notes
Three normal considerations for getting the best results from the K1 in the field. None are unique to this device. Each comes with a working approach.
Full field technique guidance for the K1 is in the Field Technique reference within the XGRIDS Pro Guide. Includes route planning, scanning posture, environmental handling, and turning technique.
Package Options
All packages include three perpetual LixelStudio licenses and a one-year warranty.
Standard Package
Entry-level handheld LiDAR
The complete system for indoor scanning workflows. No RTK included, but the scanner delivers reliable relative geometry from day one.
- Lixel K1 scanner
- 1 battery
- Charger
- Protective accessories
- Carrying case
- 3 perpetual LixelStudio licenses
- 1-year warranty
RTK not included.
Premium Package Popular
Longer runtime for frequent scanning
Everything in Standard plus a second battery. Two batteries allow a full scanning day on larger buildings and multi-floor projects without interruption for charging.
- Everything in Standard
- 2 batteries total
RTK not included. K1 RTK module available as a separate add-on.
Full Package
RTK included; maximum capability
Everything in Premium plus the RTK module. The right choice for mixed indoor/outdoor workflows where georeferenced output is needed, or for any project where positional accuracy matters at hand-off.
- Everything in Premium
- RTK module
- 2 batteries
Available Accessories
K1 RTK Module
Adds GNSS positioning for georeferenced scans. Enables real-world coordinate output and mixed indoor/outdoor workflows.
Battery and Charger Kit
Complete battery expansion kit for extended field days.
Handheld Lithium Battery
Battery-only option if you already have a charger.
Extension Pole Kit (2 m)
Elevated and overhead capture for spaces where hand height misses critical geometry above head level.
Extension Pole Kit (3 m)
Extended reach for taller ceilings, mezzanines, and high-shelf industrial environments.
What Your Processing Workstation Needs
The K1 captures data in the field. LixelStudio (included) processes that data into point clouds on your computer. Both LixelStudio and LCC Studio (optional, for 3DGS output) require an NVIDIA GPU and run on Windows only.
LixelStudio (Point Cloud Processing)
LixelStudio is included with your K1 and handles the complete processing pipeline. K1 datasets are smaller and faster to process than L2 Pro data. A 64 GB workstation handles all standard K1 workflows with headroom.
LCC Studio (3DGS Visualization, Optional)
If you add LCC Studio for photorealistic walkthroughs from the same scan data, the hardware requirements are higher. A workstation built for LCC Studio runs LixelStudio without issue.
Full specifications for both software platforms are in the LixelStudio Buying Guide and LCC Studio Buying Guide.