XRD 70 vs Vatech EzRay Air

Vatech is a well-known brand, and the EzRay Air is a proven handheld. Nothing here argues that it isn't a good X-ray. The hardware comparison that some buyers expect — weight, focal-spot figures, and the like — isn't the story for most U.S. practices. What moves the needle day to day is what the purchase costs all-in and what happens when the unit needs service. That's where the XRD 70 is built to compete.

Price — Roughly $2,900 Less

At $3,990, the XRD 70 lands about $2,900 below the EzRay Air for comparable core capability.^{1 2} The difference isn't a quality trade — it's the absence of multi-tier distributor markup. For practices buying more than one unit or equipping multiple locations, that gap compounds quickly.

70 kV vs 65 kV

The XRD 70 operates at 70 kV, compared with the EzRay Air's 65 kV.¹ Higher kV improves penetration through denser structures, which adds versatility across clinical situations — including the contrast and clarity that matter in endodontic imaging.

Camera-Style Handling

The XRD 70 is aimed like a camera: you frame and capture much as you would with a digital camera. The EzRay Air, like the NOMAD, is a gun- or drill-style unit with a pistol grip. Many clinicians find the camera form more intuitive to frame and more balanced in the hand, especially across a long list of patients. This is a matter of preference, not a verdict that pistol-grip units are worse — both groups have a loyal following. Camera-style handhelds include the XRD 70, the Flight X-Vision, the MobileX, and the MaxRay; pistol-grip units include the NOMAD and the EzRay Air.

In-House U.S. Service in Clermont, FL

When you need service on an XRD 70, you contact XRD Dental Equipment directly, and the unit is serviced at our facility in Clermont, Florida. There are no handoffs between a dealer rep, a service department, and a separate repair center. With support routed through a dealer network, each step adds time before the unit is back in the operatory.

Direct Purchase and All-Inclusive Pricing

The XRD 70 is sold direct from XRD — no dealer gate, all-inclusive pricing. Practices that prefer not to make a capital purchase can use the XRD Care Club, an Equipment-as-a-Service option that includes a loaner unit during service so the practice never goes dark.

Neck Strap Included

Every XRD 70 ships with a neck strap that aids handling, steadies positioning, and helps support the device's weight through longer sessions. It's bundled at no extra cost — not an add-on or upsell.

Is the XRD 70 as capable as the Vatech EzRay Air?

Yes. The XRD 70 delivers 70 kV imaging and works with standard intraoral sensors, phosphor storage plates, and film. It is FDA 510(k) cleared and is used for routine and complex diagnostic radiography in dental and veterinary practices.

Why is the XRD 70 so much less expensive than the EzRay Air?

The XRD 70 is sold direct from XRD Dental Equipment with all-inclusive pricing and no dealer markup. Units routed through multi-tier distributor networks carry added margin at each step, which is reflected in the final price to the practice.

Does the XRD 70 work with my sensors?

Yes. The XRD 70 works with standard intraoral digital sensors, phosphor storage plates, and conventional film. No proprietary sensor is required.

Is the XRD 70 held like a gun or like a camera?

Like a camera. You aim and capture it much as you would a digital camera. Pistol-grip units such as the NOMAD and the EzRay Air are held like a drill. The right feel comes down to operator preference.

Is the XRD 70 heavy to hold?

It is a mid-weight handheld and ships with a neck strap that helps support the device and steady positioning, so handling stays comfortable through a full set of images.