G2

Madeline'T.Y P.

Senior Staff Design Engineer at 1X

Manufacturing

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

9/22/2026

"Fast IPR Rendering and Post-Processing That Speeds Up Iteration"

5/5

What do you like best about V-Ray?

There are a lot of useful features, but the IPR render speed and post-processing tools are probably what I rely on most. As a Design Engineer at 1X, I need to iterate quickly, so being able to make changes and see the results right away without waiting for a full render has been really helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about V-Ray?

Overall, I don’t have many complaints. The main thing I’d change is how accessible some features are in 3ds Max. It can feel a bit harder to find certain tools and options compared to Maya, which slows me down at times. If the 3ds Max interface were a little more straightforward and easier to navigate, the workflow would be smoother. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is V-Ray solving and how is that benefiting you?

It handles complex lighting and rendering extremely well, especially GI and caustics. That’s particularly helpful when I’m working on intricate mechanical and robotic designs, because it gives me a much clearer sense of how different materials, surfaces, and lighting setups will actually look together. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.