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Sermoon P1 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.

Creality Sermoon P1 — image from Creality official storeImage: Creality official store ↗Creality
Standalone professional scanning
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Revopoint MetroX — image from Revopoint official storeImage: Revopoint official store ↗Revopoint
Small mechanical parts
CHOOSE SERMOON P1 FOR

Standalone workflow

A genuinely all-in-one professional scanner for teams that need laser detail, large-object NIR capture and on-device processing in one field-ready unit.

Check latest priceDirect link to Creality; no affiliate tracking is active.Read the full Sermoon P1 review →
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CHOOSE METROX FOR

Lower recorded price guide

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?

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Claimed accuracy figureSermoon P1

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 objectsSermoon P1

Wide-area tracking and working distance matter more here.

Reverse engineeringBoth qualify

Prioritizes edges, surface adaptability and part workflow.

3D printingMetroX

Both capture quality and mesh cleanup determine usefulness.

Portable workflowSermoon P1

Standalone processing or wireless capture reduces field equipment.

Lower recorded priceMetroX

Based on recorded price guides, not live checkout totals. Confirm region, tax and bundle contents.

Operating evidence

Watch, inspect and follow the workflow

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

Sermoon P1 · Independent reviewSermoon P1 resolution and hybrid-mode test

A chaptered P1 review that separates handling, resolution, cumulative error, hybrid scanning, color capture and the final object gallery

Watch with evidence notes →Sermoon P1 · User caseSermoon P1 hybrid and resolution test

A long-form reviewer separates handling, resolution, cumulative error, hybrid scanning and color capture before presenting the scanned-object results

Read the documented case →Sermoon P1 · Beginner tutorialComplete a standalone first scan with Sermoon P1

Set up the all-in-one scanner, choose laser or NIR, capture overlapping passes and transfer a checked mesh

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

FeatureSermoon P1MetroX
Price guideObserved at $3,299; pricing changesMSRP historically $999; check current price
Claimed accuracyUp to 0.02 mm (laser)Up to 0.03 mm
Claimed resolution0.05–2 mm (laser)Up to 0.05 mm point distance
Claimed scan speedUp to 60 fps standalone / 100 fps PCUp to 7M points/s full-field
Claimed working distance160–1200 mm168–400 mm
Claimed object range5 mm to 4,000 mm objectsSmall to medium objects
Claimed light source1 + 7 + 22 blue lasers + dual NIR14 cross + 7 parallel blue lasers; blue structured light
Claimed markerlessYesYes
Claimed wirelessYesNo
Claimed standaloneYesNo
Claimed weight830 g508 g
Claimed systemsStandalone; Windows and macOSWindows, macOS
Claimed exportsSTL, OBJ, PLYSTL, 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

Sermoon P1

Reverse EngineeringCar PartsSmall ObjectsLarge Objects

A genuinely all-in-one professional scanner for teams that need laser detail, large-object NIR capture and on-device processing in one field-ready unit.

MAIN LIMITATIONLow-budget buyers

Best fit

MetroX

Reverse EngineeringSmall ObjectsCar Parts3D Printing

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 Sermoon P1 or MetroX?

Choose Sermoon P1 when standalone workflow matters most. Choose MetroX when lower recorded price guide 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.