Compares manufacturer claims only. Optical modes and test conditions may differ; this is not a measured performance winner.
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MetroX vs CR-Scan Otter
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 METROX FOR
ORSmall 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 →CHOOSE CR-SCAN OTTER FOR
Lower claimed accuracy figure
A pragmatic value choice for varied object sizes when you do not specifically need blue-laser capture.
Check latest priceDirect link to Creality; no affiliate tracking is active.Read the full CR-Scan Otter 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.
Based on recorded price guides, not live checkout totals. Confirm region, tax and bundle contents.
Manufacturer specifications
Side-by-side
FeatureMetroXCR-Scan Otter
Price guideMSRP historically $999; check current priceObserved from $719; pricing changes
Claimed accuracyUp to 0.03 mmUp to 0.02 mm
Claimed resolutionUp to 0.05 mm point distance0.05–2 mm
Claimed scan speedUp to 7M points/s full-fieldUp to 20 fps
Claimed working distance168–400 mm110–1000 mm
Claimed object rangeSmall to medium objects10 mm to 2,000 mm objects
Claimed light source14 cross + 7 parallel blue lasers; blue structured lightDual NIR structured light
Claimed markerlessYesYes
Claimed wirelessNoNo
Claimed standaloneNoNo
Claimed weight508 g390 g
Claimed systemsWindows, macOSWindows, macOS
Claimed exportsSTL, OBJ, PLY, ASCSTL, OBJ, PLY
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
MetroX
A high-value specialist for small-to-medium mechanical parts, especially when surface or edge capture matters.
MAIN LIMITATIONHuman body scanning
Best fit
CR-Scan Otter
A pragmatic value choice for varied object sizes when you do not specifically need blue-laser capture.
MAIN LIMITATIONLaser scanning of glossy metal
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Questions answered
Before you choose
Should I buy MetroX or CR-Scan Otter?
Choose MetroX when small mechanical parts matters most. Choose CR-Scan Otter when lower claimed accuracy figure 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.