Compares manufacturer claims only. Optical modes and test conditions may differ; this is not a measured performance winner.
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MetroX vs Pika
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.
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Portable 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 →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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FeatureMetroXPika
Price guideMSRP historically $999; check current pricePrice not yet independently verified
Claimed accuracyUp to 0.03 mmUp to 0.03 mm (laser)
Claimed resolutionUp to 0.05 mm point distance0.1–2 mm (laser)
Claimed scan speedUp to 7M points/s full-fieldUp to 110 fps on PC
Claimed working distance168–400 mm140–1000 mm
Claimed object rangeSmall to medium objects10 mm to 2,000 mm objects
Claimed light source14 cross + 7 parallel blue lasers; blue structured light7 parallel blue lasers + NIR
Claimed markerlessYesYes
Claimed wirelessNoYes
Claimed standaloneNoNo
Claimed weight508 g260 g
Claimed systemsWindows, macOSWindows, macOS, Android, iOS
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
MetroX
A high-value specialist for small-to-medium mechanical parts, especially when surface or edge capture matters.
MAIN LIMITATIONHuman body scanning
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
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Questions answered
Before you choose
Should I buy MetroX or Pika?
Choose MetroX when small mechanical parts matters most. Choose Pika when portable capture 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.