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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.

Article updated · Specification check dates are shown separately below

Revopoint MetroX — image from Revopoint original MetroX package contentsImage: Revopoint original MetroX package contents ↗Revopoint
Small mechanical parts
VS
Creality CR-Scan Otter — image from Creality official storeImage: Creality official store ↗Creality
All-round value
CHOOSE METROX FOR

Small mechanical parts

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

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OR
CHOOSE CR-SCAN OTTER FOR

All-round value

Shortlist CR-Scan Otter for all-round value. 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 CR-Scan Otter review →

Decision matrix

Which workflow favors which scanner?

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Claimed accuracy figureSame listed figure

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

Small objectsMetroX

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

Large objectsCR-Scan Otter

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 workflowNo clear fit

Standalone processing or wireless capture reduces field equipment.

Lower recorded priceCR-Scan Otter

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.

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 →CR-Scan Otter · Official demonstrationCR-Scan Otter official object-range demonstration

A concise view of Creality's intended object range and capture modes, best treated as a product demonstration rather than an independent test

Watch with evidence notes →CR-Scan Otter · User caseFrom Otter calibration to face and body scans

A creator documents setup, calibration, object capture, face scanning, full-body scanning and scan merging in one continuous review

Read the documented case →CR-Scan Otter · Beginner tutorialA complete first project with Creality Otter

Use the review footage as a practical path through setup, calibration, scanning and merging

Follow the operating guide →

Manufacturer specifications

Side-by-side

FeatureMetroXCR-Scan Otter
Price guideMSRP historically $999; check current priceObserved from $719; pricing changes
Claimed accuracyUp to 0.02 mm single-frameUp to 0.02 mm
Claimed resolutionUp to 0.05 mm point distance0.05–2 mm
Claimed scan speedUp to 800,000 points/s laser / 7M points/s full-fieldUp to 20 fps
Claimed working distance200–400 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

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

Best fit

CR-Scan Otter

3D PrintingPeopleLarge ObjectsGeneral Use

Shortlist CR-Scan Otter for all-round value. Check the required object, capture mode and final output before choosing.

MAIN LIMITATIONLaser scanning of glossy metal

Requirements check

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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 all-round value 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.