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Pika vs MetroX

Which one should you buy? Start with the job and capture workflow, then use the specification table to confirm the fit. No hands-on test is claimed.

Article updated · Specification check dates are shown separately below

Creality Pika — image from Creality official storeImage: Creality official store ↗Creality
Portable hybrid scanning
VS
Revopoint MetroX — image from Revopoint original MetroX package contentsImage: Revopoint original MetroX package contents ↗Revopoint
Small mechanical parts
CHOOSE PIKA FOR

Portable capture

Shortlist Pika for portable hybrid scanning. Check the required object, capture mode and final output before choosing.

Check latest priceDirect link to Creality; no affiliate tracking is active.Read the full Pika review →
OR
CHOOSE METROX FOR

Small mechanical parts

Shortlist MetroX for small mechanical parts. Check the required object, capture mode and final output before choosing.

Check latest priceDirect link to Revopoint; no affiliate tracking is active.Read the full MetroX review →

Decision matrix

Which workflow favors which scanner?

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Claimed accuracy figureMetroX

Compares manufacturer claims only. Optical modes and test conditions may differ; this is not a measured performance winner.

Small objectsBoth qualify

Match the minimum object size and close-range capture mode.

Large objectsNo clear fit

Wide-area tracking and working distance matter more here.

Reverse engineeringMetroX

Prioritizes edges, surface adaptability and part workflow.

3D printingBoth qualify

Both capture quality and mesh cleanup determine usefulness.

Portable workflowPika

Standalone processing or wireless capture reduces field equipment.

Lower recorded priceNot comparable

At least one price is unverified or quote-only. Confirm both current checkout totals before comparing.

Operating evidence

Watch, inspect and follow the workflow

Continue from the buying decision into original YouTube evidence, documented cases and source-linked operating instructions.

Pika · Independent reviewCreality Pika reverse-engineering test

A 24-minute Pika workflow covering calibration, resolution, repeatability, scale, texture, NIR, global-marker alignment, an automotive part and mobile capture

Watch with evidence notes →Pika · User casePika thin-shell automotive part test

A creator calibrates Pika, separates resolution from repeatability and scale, then uses global markers on a thin automotive part before repeating the scan on a phone

Read the documented case →Pika · Beginner tutorialCalibrate Creality Pika for a first scan

Move from calibration through laser, NIR and mobile capture while keeping repeatability, scale and mesh quality separate

Follow the operating guide →MetroX · Independent reviewMetroX tested in four scanning modes

A long-form review that shows full-field, turntable and laser workflows, including deep features, holes, tracking and mesh cleanup rather than only finished renders

Watch with evidence notes →MetroX · User caseTesting MetroX across four capture modes

An independent reviewer moves from full-field and turntable capture to laser modes while documenting deep features, holes and mesh cleanup

Read the documented case →MetroX · Beginner tutorialYour first mechanical scan with Revopoint MetroX

Set up the standard MetroX package, choose a capture mode and inspect the mesh before moving into CAD

Follow the operating guide →

Manufacturer specifications

Side-by-side

FeaturePikaMetroX
Price guidePrice not yet independently verifiedMSRP historically $999; check current price
Claimed accuracyUp to 0.03 mm laser / 0.1 mm NIRUp to 0.02 mm single-frame
Claimed resolution0.1–2 mm laser / 0.15–2 mm NIRUp to 0.05 mm point distance
Claimed scan speedPC: up to 110 fps laser / 30 fps NIR; phone: up to 40 / 20 fpsUp to 800,000 points/s laser / 7M points/s full-field
Claimed working distance160–400 mm laser / 140–1000 mm NIR200–400 mm
Claimed object rangeMinimum: 10 mm cube laser / 150 mm cube NIR; up to 2,000 mm objectsSmall to medium objects
Claimed light source7 parallel blue lasers + NIR14 cross + 7 parallel blue lasers; blue structured light
Claimed markerlessYes — Marker-free laser requires wired PC mode; NIR uses geometry/texture trackingYes
Claimed wirelessYes — Supported device required; iOS does not support wired connectionNo
Claimed standaloneNo — A connected phone, tablet or computer is requiredNo
Claimed weight260 g508 g
Claimed systemsWindows, macOS, Android, iOSWindows, macOS
Claimed exportsSTL, OBJ, PLY, ASCSTL, OBJ, PLY, ASC

Specifications are manufacturer claims checked against the sources above. Optical modes and test conditions may differ, so similar-looking numbers are not automatically equivalent.

Best fit

Pika

3D PrintingSmall ObjectsCar PartsGeneral Use

Shortlist Pika for portable hybrid scanning. Check the required object, capture mode and final output before choosing.

MAIN LIMITATIONUsers expecting a fully standalone workflow

Best fit

MetroX

Reverse EngineeringSmall ObjectsCar Parts3D Printing

Shortlist MetroX for small mechanical parts. Check the required object, capture mode and final output before choosing.

MAIN LIMITATIONHuman body scanning

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Questions answered

Before you choose

Should I buy Pika or MetroX?

Choose Pika when portable capture matters most. Choose MetroX when small mechanical parts is the priority.

Does the lower accuracy number guarantee a better scan?

No. Optical mode, object surface, tracking, calibration and scan technique can matter more than a best-case single-frame number.