The VRAY XRF machine lineup, featuring models VR-T7, VR-T6, and VR-S6, offers a range of pricing options from $12,000 to $22,000. This pricing structure reflects the varying levels of analytical performance, technological sophistication, and specialized features incorporated into each desktop or mini-desktop gold tester.
Model | Type | Price Range |
VR-X3 | Desktop XRF Machine | $6,000 - $7,000 |
VR-X5 | Compact XRF Machine | $10,000 - $11,000 |
VR-T6 | Desktop XRF Machine | $12,000 - $13,000 |
VR-S6 | Mini Desktop XRF Machine | $12,000 - $14,000 |
VR-M5 | Portable XRF Machine | $15,000 - $18,000 |
VR-T7 | Desktop XRF Machine | $20,000 - $22,000 |
The price of an XRF machine, as seen across the VRAY models, is primarily influenced by several key technological and design factors:
Detector Type: This is often the most significant differentiator.
High Sensitivity SDD Detector: The VR-T7, priced at $20,000-$22,000, utilizes a "High sensitivity SDD detector."
Customized Si-Pin Detector: The VR-T6 and VR-S6, priced lower at $12,000-$13,000 and $12,000-$14,000 respectively, use a "Customized Si-Pin detector from USA."
Test Accuracy: Higher accuracy often correlates with more advanced detectors and sophisticated software algorithms. The VR-T7's 0.01% for 9999 gold accuracy is superior to the VR-T6 and VR-S6's 0.03% for 9999 gold, justifying its premium price for applications demanding ultimate precision.
X-ray Tube Specifications: While all models use a 50W (50 kV, 1mA) micro-focused tube, the VR-T7 specifies a "beryllium window."
Additional Features & Capabilities:
Manual Sample XY Platform (VR-T7): The inclusion of a precise "Manual sample XY platform" with a 50x50 mm moving range in the VR-T7 allows for highly accurate positioning of specific areas on a sample, essential for detailed analysis of small features or inclusions, a feature not present in the other models.
Camera and Magnification (VR-T7): The VR-T7 boasts a "High resolution CMOS color camera, 5 million pixels" with 40x-160x magnification. This is invaluable for pinpointing analysis spots and visual documentation, a feature absent in VR-T6 and VR-S6.
Integrated Computer/Screen (VR-T6, VR-S6): The VR-T6 and VR-S6 include an "Inbuilt Computer i5-1035G7 window 11" and an "11.6" touchscreen," offering a complete standalone solution, which adds value and convenience.
Test Range (Solid/Liquid/Powder): All three models support solid, liquid, and powder samples, indicating a common level of versatility.
Machine Size and Design (Desktop vs. Mini-Desktop): While VR-T7 and VR-T6 share the same "Machine size," the VR-S6 is a "Mini Desktop gold tester" with a slightly smaller footprint and lighter weight, potentially influencing its price within its category.
Choosing the right VRAY XRF machine depends entirely on your specific professional needs, application demands, and budget.
1. For Ultimate Precision and Versatility (High-End Professional Use): Choose VRAY VR-T7 ($20,000-$22,000)
Professional Application: This model is the top-tier choice for gold refiners, large-scale jewelry manufacturers, accredited assay laboratories, and high-volume bullion dealers. If your business deals with 99.99% gold (4N fine gold) or complex alloys where even minute compositional differences are critical for valuation, quality control, or compliance, the VR-T7 is designed for you.
Key Differentiators: Its 0.01% accuracy for 9999 gold and High sensitivity SDD detector provide unparalleled analytical performance, capable of detecting trace elements and ensuring the highest level of purity verification.
Recommendation: Invest in the VR-T7 if your operations demand the absolute highest level of accuracy, require analysis of a very broad range of elements, and involve rigorous quality control or high-value transactions where even a tiny discrepancy can lead to significant financial implications. It's a professional-grade instrument for discerning users.
2. For High Accuracy with Built-in Convenience (Mid-Range Professional Use): Choose VRAY VR-T6 ($12,000-$13,000)
Professional Application: The VR-T6 is an excellent choice for medium-to-large jewelry retailers, busy pawn shops, mid-scale gold buyers, and jewelry workshops that require reliable, high-accuracy testing without the premium price of an SDD detector.
Key Differentiators: Its 0.03% accuracy for 9999 gold is highly sufficient for most commercial gold and precious metal testing, providing robust results for karat verification and alloy identification. The Customized Si-Pin detector offers a cost-effective balance of performance.
Recommendation: This model is perfect if you need high accuracy for 9999 gold, value an integrated, easy-to-use system, and deal with a significant volume of gold and precious metal items where reliable, consistent results are paramount. It offers excellent value for its capabilities.
3. For High Accuracy in a Mini Desktop Footprint (Space-Conscious Professional Use): Choose VRAY VR-S6 ($12,000-$14,000)
Professional Application: The VR-S6 is designed for similar users as the VR-T6 but with a critical distinction: space constraints. It's ideal for smaller jewelry stores, compact pawn shop counters, or small workshops where desktop space is limited but high accuracy in gold testing is still a requirement.
Key Differentiators: It shares the same 0.03% accuracy for 9999 gold and Customized Si-Pin detector as the VR-T6, offering comparable analytical performance for purity testing. The primary advantage is its Mini Desktop gold tester designation with a more compact 360 x 510 x 350mm machine size. It also includes the convenient inbuilt i5-1035G7 computer with an 11.6" touchscreen. Its slightly smaller chamber size (270 x 160 x 120mm) is still adequate for most jewelry items.
Recommendation: Opt for the VR-S6 if your primary concern is fitting a high-accuracy XRF machine into a confined space. It delivers professional-grade results and convenience in a smaller, more adaptable form factor, perfect for retail counters or compact work areas.
In summary, the VRAY line offers a tailored solution for every need. Assess your specific accuracy requirements, budget, required features (like advanced imaging or XY platforms), and available space to make the most appropriate investment in a VRAY XRF machine. For more on XRF machine prices, please visit our XRF Analyzer Price and Cost page, or contact our VRAY expert team directly.