MID-360 S, MID-360L, Mid-70, Avia, Avia 2, Avia 2 NF, Tele-15 and Hesai JT128 head-to-head — range, field of view, point rate and price, without the marketing fog.
Robotics, SLAM, autonomous vehicles: Livox MID-360 S — 360° all-around view, integrated IMU, ROS2 driver, €605 net.
Cost-sensitive series robots (lawn mowers, cleaning robots, AMRs): Livox MID-360L — 360° × 44°, 100,000 points/s, 4.2 W, lowest price in this comparison (€315 net).
Close range from 5 cm, AMRs and low-speed autonomy: Livox Mid-70 — 70.4° circular field of view, limited stock available.
Drones / UAV surveying and range: Livox Avia — up to 450 m at 498 g.
Perimeter protection and long range in rain, fog, dust: Livox Avia 2 — 1535 nm fibre laser, ≥ 800 m in focus mode. Fanless: Avia 2 NF.
Very long distances, narrow corridor (rail, perimeter, infrastructure): Livox Avia 2 in focus mode — 15° × 15°, ≥ 800 m at 10%, in stock. The Tele-15 (500 m at 50%) is sold out, on request only.
Maximum point density in a hemisphere: Hesai JT128 — 128 channels, 360°×189°, up to 1.15 million points/s; available with bottom connector or as the Hesai JT128 with side connector.
| Feature | MID-360 S | MID-360L | Mid-70 | Avia | Avia 2 | Avia 2 NF | Tele-15 | Hesai JT128 bottom / side connector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price (net) | €605 | €315 | €1,042 | €1,420 | €2,850 | €2,850 | €1,250 | €1,100 |
| Range | 40 m @ 10% (100 m cut-off range) | 45 m @ 10% (100 m cut-off range) | 90 m @ 10% / 260 m @ 80% | 190 m @ 10% / 450 m max. (320 m at 100 klx) | 400 m @ 5% (≈ 600 m @ 10%) / ≥ 800 m (focus) | 400 m @ 5% (≈ 600 m @ 10%) / ≥ 800 m (focus) | 320 m @ 10% / 500 m max. | 40 m @ 10% (max. 60 m) |
| Field of view (H×V) | 360° × 59° | 360° × 44° | 70.4° circular | 70.4° × 77.2° | 80° × 80° (normal) / 15° × 15° (focus) | 80° × 80° (normal) / 15° × 15° (focus) | 14.5° × 16.2° | 360° × 189° |
| Point rate | 200,000 pts/s | 100,000 pts/s | 100,000 pts/s (200,000 dual) | 240,000 pts/s (720,000 triple echo) | 350,000 pts/s (normal) / 100,000 pts/s (focus) | 350,000 pts/s (normal) / 100,000 pts/s (focus) | 240,000 pts/s (480,000 dual) | up to 1,152,000 pts/s |
| Weight | 265 g | 245 g | approx. 580 g | 498 g | ≤ 1,800 g (with fan) | approx. 1,500 g (fanless) | approx. 1,500 g | approx. 265 g |
| Integrated IMU | yes | yes | — | yes | yes | yes | — | — |
| Ingress protection | IP67 | IP67 | IP67 | IP67 | IP66 | IP66 | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Laser class | Class 1 | Class 1 | Class 1 | Class 1 | Class 1 | Class 1 | Class 1 | Class 1 |
| Typical use | Robotics, SLAM, AMR | Series robots: lawn mowers, cleaning, AMR | Close range from 5 cm, AMR, low-speed autonomy | Drone, mapping | Perimeter protection, long-range monitoring | Perimeter, low-maintenance permanent install | Long range, rail | Hemisphere coverage, robotics |
All prices net, plus 19% German VAT and shipping. All sensors: laser class 1 (eye-safe) — Avia 2 and Avia 2 NF per IEC 60825-1:2014 as stated by the manufacturer. As of November 2026.
The MID-360 S combines a full 360° view with an integrated IMU at €605 net. The official ROS2 driver (livox_ros_driver2) and direct support in SLAM frameworks such as FAST-LIO have made the MID-360 the de-facto standard in the robotics community. With a 0.1 m minimum distance it also covers close range — important for navigation in tight spaces.
The MID-360L is the cut-down series variant of the MID-360 S at €315 net: 360° × 44° field of view (−10° to +34°), 100,000 points/s and an integrated IMU, plus 45 m range at 10% reflectivity, just 4.2 W power draw, 245 g and an operating range up to +65 °C. Built for lawn mowing and cleaning robots, AMRs and other series robots that mainly navigate and avoid obstacles. For SLAM and LiDAR-inertial odometry the MID-360 S, with twice the point rate and a 59° vertical field of view, remains the better choice. Not a drop-in replacement: the L needs 12–27 V DC and has an A-coded 12-pin M12 connector – MID-360 S cables do not fit. More in our guide MID-360 vs MID-360 S vs MID-360L.
190 m range at 10% reflectivity and under 500 g: the Avia is built for UAV mapping. The triple-echo mode (720,000 points/s) penetrates vegetation — relevant for terrain and forestry surveying.
The Avia 2 is not a bigger Avia but a different class of sensor: a stationary industrial LiDAR with a 1535 nm fibre laser instead of the usual 905 nm diode. That wavelength is scattered less by rain, fog and dust, so the sensor copes better with weather. Its switchable dual mode either covers a whole area at 80° × 80° with 350,000 points/s at roughly 600 m (10% reflectivity; 400 m at 5%), or concentrates the same laser power into 15° × 15° and ≥ 800 m in focus mode. The trade-off: up to 1.8 kg (with fan) and roughly 50 W — which rules it out for drones and plays to its strengths in fixed installations, for perimeter protection and long-range monitoring. In stock, as is the fanless Avia 2 NF.
A 70.4° circular field of view and only 5 cm minimum range: the Mid-70 also captures what is directly in front of the vehicle or robot — for AMRs, low-speed autonomy and close-range obstacle detection. We still have limited remaining stock of original new units; for new series projects we recommend the MID-360 S, the MID-360L or the Avia.
Narrow field of view, but 500 m range and <0.03° angular accuracy: for rail applications, perimeters and anywhere a narrow corridor must be monitored over long distances. Sold out — on request only, no lead time promised.
128 channels and a hemispherical 360°×189° field of view: the JT128 sees everything above and around it — with the highest point rate in this comparison. The choice when a single compact sensor (265 g) must densely capture a complete hemisphere. Available as the Hesai JT128 with bottom connector or as the Hesai JT128 with side connector.
We ship the MID-360 S, MID-360L, Avia, Avia 2, Avia 2 NF and JT128 (both connector versions) — and the Mid-70 while remaining stock lasts — from stock in Geretsried, Germany, with a proper German VAT invoice and no customs clearance within the EU. Outside the EU (e.g. Switzerland, the UK, Norway) we ship for €75 net as a VAT-free export against advance payment, DAP — import duties and import VAT are paid by the recipient. The Tele-15 is sold out and available on request only — with no lead time and no delivery guarantee. Business customers in Germany buy on invoice. Questions about the right choice? Get in touch or call +49 8171 31550. Every model with price and stock status: Livox dealer in Europe.
The Livox MID-360 S: full 360° all-around view, integrated IMU, official ROS2 driver (livox_ros_driver2) and support in SLAM frameworks such as FAST-LIO — at €605 net (€719.95 incl. 19% German VAT) the standard for autonomous robots and AMRs.
The Livox Avia: up to 450 m range at only 498 g, triple echo with 720,000 points/s — built for UAV surveying and mapping. For very long distances in stationary use, the Avia 2 in focus mode (≥ 800 m at 10%) is the in-stock choice; the Tele-15 is sold out and available on request only.
The JT128 is a 128-channel hemispherical LiDAR with a 360°×189° field of view and up to 1,152,000 points/s — the highest point density in this comparison, ideal when a single sensor must cover a complete hemisphere.
The Avia is a 498 g, 905 nm LiDAR for drones with 190 m range at 10% reflectivity. The Avia 2 is a stationary industrial sensor with a 1535 nm fibre laser, a switchable dual mode (80°×80° normal / 15°×15° focus) and 400 m range at 5% (equivalent to roughly 600 m at 10%) or at least 800 m in focus mode — but it weighs up to 1.8 kg and costs €2,850 net.
The MID-360L is the lower-cost variant for series-production robots such as lawn mowers, cleaning robots and AMRs: 100,000 instead of 200,000 points/s and a 360° × 44° instead of 360° × 59° field of view, in exchange for 45 m instead of 40 m range at 10% reflectivity, 4.2 W instead of 6.5 W power draw and 245 g instead of 265 g. It costs €315 net (€374.85 incl. 19% German VAT) instead of €605 net and ships from stock. For SLAM and LiDAR-inertial odometry we recommend the MID-360 S. The MID-360L needs 12–27 V DC and has its own M12 connector; MID-360 S cables do not fit.