Which is better depends on your use. If weight, power consuption is very important the pocket scan. I have hooked 20 of these to a 20 amp circuit, I don't recommend that but it was all the power I had available. The ScanTron is brighter and can be used with the RollerTron for an easy yet great lightshow, it cost less also. I can show you a video clip if you want email me at joey@americandj.com