Vivax vs. Pearpoint: Choosing Your 2026 Inspection Fleet

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Vivax vCam-6 vs. Pearpoint P550c: Choosing Your 2026 Fleet

If you are spending £10,000+ on a drain camera system, you generally have two top-tier choices in the UK: The Vivax-Metrotech vCam-6 or the Radiodetection (Pearpoint) P550c Flexiprobe.

Both are excellent. Both are WRc compliant. But they serve different masters. Which one suits your business?

The Vivax vCam-6 HD: The "Plumber's Powerhouse"

Best For: Domestic & Commercial Plumbers, Lining Contractors.
The Vibe: Modern, Slick, User-Friendly.

• Screen: The vCam-6 has a stunning daylight-readable HD screen. It feels like using an iPad.
• Wi-Fi: The app integration is flawless. You can stream the survey to your customer's phone while they stand next to you.
• The Rod: The push-rod is slightly stiffer, making it great for pushing long distances (60m+) in straight pipes.

The Pearpoint P550c: The "Utility Tank"

Best For: Water Boards, Heavy Civil Engineering, Rough Site Work.
The Vibe: Rugged, Modular, Indestructible.

• Modularity: The P550c controller is universal. You can plug in a tiny "P340" reel for a sink, or a massive tractor crawler. It grows with your business.
• Durability: It is built like a brick. The corners are rubber-armoured. It laughs at rain.
• Flexibility: "Flexiprobe" isn't just a name. The rod and spring assembly handles 90-degree bends in 100mm clay pipes better than almost anything else.

Head-to-Head

Feature	Vivax vCam-6	Pearpoint P550c
Image Quality	1080p HD (Crisp)	Digital (Clarity focus)
Battery Life	~4 Hours	~5+ Hours
Weight	Lighter (Carbon Fibre)	Heavier (Ruggedized)
Sonde	Standard (33kHz/512Hz)	Standard (33kHz)

Conclusion

Buy the Vivax if you want to wow homeowners with crystal clear video and fast reports.
Buy the Pearpoint if you are throwing it in the back of a van with shovels and navigating the toughest Victorian sewers in London.