Compares manufacturer claims only. Optical modes and test conditions may differ; this is not a measured performance winner.
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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.
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CHOOSE PIKA FOR
ORPortable capture
A compelling portable hybrid for makers who value a low-friction capture setup, but it is not a self-contained scanner and its launch claims still need independent validation.
Check latest priceDirect link to Creality; no affiliate tracking is active.Read the full Pika review →CHOOSE METROX FOR
Small mechanical parts
A high-value specialist for small-to-medium mechanical parts, especially when surface or edge capture matters.
Check latest priceDirect link to Revopoint; no affiliate tracking is active.Read the full MetroX review →Decision matrix
Which workflow favors which scanner?
Match the minimum object size and close-range capture mode.
Wide-area tracking and working distance matter more here.
Prioritizes edges, surface adaptability and part workflow.
Both capture quality and mesh cleanup determine usefulness.
Standalone processing or wireless capture reduces field equipment.
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Manufacturer specifications
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FeaturePikaMetroX
Price guidePrice not yet independently verifiedMSRP historically $999; check current price
Claimed accuracyUp to 0.03 mm (laser)Up to 0.03 mm
Claimed resolution0.1–2 mm (laser)Up to 0.05 mm point distance
Claimed scan speedUp to 110 fps on PCUp to 7M points/s full-field
Claimed working distance140–1000 mm168–400 mm
Claimed object range10 mm to 2,000 mm objectsSmall to medium objects
Claimed light source7 parallel blue lasers + NIR14 cross + 7 parallel blue lasers; blue structured light
Claimed markerlessYesYes
Claimed wirelessYesNo
Claimed standaloneNoNo
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
A compelling portable hybrid for makers who value a low-friction capture setup, but it is not a self-contained scanner and its launch claims still need independent validation.
MAIN LIMITATIONUsers expecting a fully standalone workflow
Best fit
MetroX
A high-value specialist for small-to-medium mechanical parts, especially when surface or edge capture matters.
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.