P5000 versus P5000i

Knowledge Base - Solution

Friday, April 3, 2026

Problem:

What are the major difference between the Viavi P5000 and P5000i fiber inspection microscopes?

Solution:

Function	P5000	P5000i
Integrated firmware in probe	No	Yes
Analysis can be performed on PC	Yes	Yes
Mobile App Support	No	Yes
64 bit drivers available	Depends on age of probe	Yes
Can carry optical settings on the probe	No	Yes
On board magnification button	No	Yes

There is no windows 10 Support for the P5000.