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Portable Dental X-Ray Comparison: Choosing the Right System for Your Practice

An objective, side-by-side reference of leading FDA-cleared portable handheld dental X-ray systems available in the U.S. market. Specifications, warranty, service model, and pricing compared from publicly available manufacturer and authorized distributor data.

Comparison at a glance

All five units share the fundamentals of modern portable dental radiography: high-frequency DC X-ray generation, internal radiation shielding with backscatter protection, FDA clearance for U.S. clinical use, and compatibility with standard digital sensors, phosphor storage plates, and conventional film. The differences shown below are factual specifications and service-model attributes drawn from public sources.

Specification XRD 70 NOMAD Pro 2 MaxRay HyperLight MobileX
Tube Voltage (kVp) 70 kV 60 kV4 60 kV11 65 kV12 70 kV13
Tube Current (mA) 2 mA 2.5 mA4 2 mA11 2.5 mA12 2 mA13
Focal Spot 0.4 mm 0.4 mm4 0.8 mm11 0.4 mm12 Not specified
X-Ray Tube Manufacturer Canon D-045 (Japan) Not disclosed Not specified Not specified Not specified
Weight 5.1 lbs (2.3 kg) 6.0 lbs (2.7 kg)3 4.4 lbs11 3.9 lbs12 5.2 lbs13
Battery (exposures per charge) 150+ ~1005 200+11 Up to 50012 ~15013
FDA Clearance 510(k) K231449 Cleared1 FDA-approved11 510(k) K23206812 510(k) K18056114
Standard Warranty 2 years 1 year7 2 years11 2 years12 1 year + 3-year replacement plan13
Service Location Clermont, FL (in-house) DEXIS network, U.S.7 Via Scott's Dental Supply (authorized dealer)11 Bluffdale, UT · Dallas, TX12 Denterprise International (NJ)13
In-house Loaner Unit During Repair Yes · Ultra Care Plan Yes, first year · NOMAD Protection Plan7 Not specified Not specified Not specified
Price (USD) $3,990 ~$6,000–$6,5002 From $4,29511 $2,599–$3,29912 $3,39914

Sources & References

  1. DEXIS official NOMAD Pro 2 product page. Source: dexis.com/en-us/dexis-nomad-pro-2 (accessed May 27, 2026).
  2. NOMAD Pro 2 pricing is not publicly listed by DEXIS or authorized distributors. Price range referenced in published market comparisons. Source: arkangrehab.com (accessed May 27, 2026). Actual dealer pricing may vary.
  3. NOMAD Pro 2 total system weight (6.0 lbs / 2.7 kg) per Patterson Dental product listing: pattersondental.com and Benco Dental listing: shop.benco.com (accessed May 27, 2026).
  4. NOMAD Pro 2 technical specifications (60 kV DC, 2.5 mA, 0.4 mm focal spot) per Benco Dental product listing and Aseptico authorized dealer page. Sources: shop.benco.com and aseptico.com (accessed May 27, 2026).
  5. NOMAD Pro 2 battery capacity (approximately 100 exposures), shielding features, and media compatibility per Aseptico authorized dealer page: aseptico.com and DEXIS official product page: dexis.com (accessed May 27, 2026).
  6. NOMAD Protection Plan first-year coverage, including complimentary loaner unit: "During the first year of ownership, the NOMAD Protection Plan offers a comprehensive coverage plan for your X-ray system." Source: dexis.com/en-us/dexis-nomad-pro-2 (accessed May 27, 2026).
  7. MaxRay Handheld Portable X-Ray Unit specifications (60 kV fixed, 2 mA fixed, 0.8 mm focal spot, 4.4 lbs body weight, 200+ exposures per charge, 2-year manufacturer warranty, $4,295 list price), per Scott's Dental Supply authorized dealer product page: scottsdental.com/maxray-handheld-portable-x-ray-unit.html (accessed May 27, 2026).
  8. ProElite HyperLight Portable X-Ray System specifications (65 kV, 2.5 mA, 0.4 mm focal spot, 3.9 lbs, 500 exposures per charge, FDA 510(k) K232068, 2-year warranty, $2,599.99 standard / $3,299.99 with extended warranty), per ProElite Dental product page: proelitedental.com/products/hyperlight-portable-x-ray-system (accessed May 27, 2026). Service team locations referenced as Bluffdale, UT and Dallas, TX in the product page description.
  9. Denterprise MobileX-R98 specifications (70 kV tube voltage, 2 mA tube current, 5.2 lbs weight, approximately 150 exposures per charge, 1-year warranty with a 3-year replacement plan available), per Denterprise International official product page: denterpriseintl.com/mobilex-r98 (accessed May 27, 2026).
  10. Denterprise MobileX FDA registration number K180561 and authorized U.S. dealer pricing ($3,399) per Tri County Dental Supply product listing: tricountydental.com (accessed May 27, 2026).