Outdoor robot, choosing between the ZED 2i and Gemini 336. How do they compare on IP rating, operating temp and weight?

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Rapidflare · Accepted Answer

For outdoor use, the ZED 2i is the more rugged of the two: it has a higher ingress protection rating, while the Gemini 336 is much lighter. Their operating temperature ranges are identical on paper, but with a caveat for the Gemini 336.

## Comparison

| Attribute | Stereolabs ZED 2i | Orbbec Gemini 336 |
|---|---|---|
| IP rating | IP66 | IP5X  |
| Max operating temp | 45 °C | 40 °C at 30/60 fps (45 °C only at 15 fps)  |
| Min operating temp | −10 °C | −10 °C  |
| Weight | 229 g | 99 g  |

## What this means for an outdoor robot

- **Weather sealing**: The ZED 2i's IP66 rating means it's protected against dust and powerful water jets, whereas the Gemini 336's IP5X protects against dust only — no water protection is stated. For a robot exposed to rain or hose-down washing, the ZED 2i is the safer choice.
- **Heat**: Both list −10 °C to 45 °C, but the Gemini 336's range depends on frame rate — it holds that full range only at 15 fps, dropping to a 40 °C maximum at 30/60 fps, and the spec refers to ambient conditions, not the camera case. The ZED 2i's 45 °C maximum comes with no such condition listed.
- **Weight**: The Gemini 336 is less than half the weight (99 g vs 229 g), which matters if your payload budget is tight or the camera sits on a gimbal or arm.

In short: for exposure to rain, dust, and heat, the ZED 2i is the tougher unit; the Gemini 336 wins on weight.

Stereolabs ZED 2i vs Orbbec Gemini 336 for an outdoor robot: IP rating, operating temperature and weight

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What this means for an outdoor robot

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Attribute	Stereolabs ZED 2i	Orbbec Gemini 336
IP rating	IP66	IP5X stereolabs... +1
Max operating temp	45 °C	40 °C at 30/60 fps (45 °C only at 15 fps) stereolabs... +1
Min operating temp	−10 °C	−10 °C stereolabs... +1
Weight	229 g	99 g stereolabs... +1