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MetroX vs Sermoon S1

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.

Revopoint MetroX — image from Revopoint official storeImage: Revopoint official store ↗Revopoint
Small mechanical parts
VS
Creality Sermoon S1 — image from Creality official storeImage: Creality official store ↗Creality
Professional multi-mode scanning
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 →
OR
CHOOSE SERMOON S1 FOR

Lower claimed accuracy figure

The professional upgrade in this set for teams that need several optical modes across parts, deep features and larger assemblies.

Check latest priceDirect link to Creality; no affiliate tracking is active.Read the full Sermoon S1 review →

Decision matrix

Which workflow favors which scanner?

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Claimed accuracy figureSermoon S1

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 objectsSermoon S1

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 workflowNo clear fit

Standalone processing or wireless capture reduces field equipment.

Lower recorded priceNot comparable

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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 →Sermoon S1 · Independent reviewSermoon S1 scan-mode and measurement comparison

A 57-minute same-object comparison covering S1 cross, parallel and single-line laser modes, black and large objects, NIR, turntable capture and measurements

Watch with evidence notes →Sermoon S1 · Scan result caseSermoon S1 scanbench mode comparison

The same test objects are scanned with cross, parallel, single-line and NIR modes before a measurement section compares Sermoon S1 with MetroY Pro

Read the documented case →Sermoon S1 · Intermediate tutorialChoose the right Sermoon S1 scanning mode

Use object geometry and surface behavior to choose cross, parallel, single-line laser or NIR before starting a production scan

Follow the operating guide →

Manufacturer specifications

Side-by-side

FeatureMetroXSermoon S1
Price guideMSRP historically $999; check current priceProfessional tier; check current quote
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 90 fps
Claimed working distance168–400 mm150–1200 mm
Claimed object rangeSmall to medium objects5 mm to 4,000 mm objects
Claimed light source14 cross + 7 parallel blue lasers; blue structured light1 + 7 + 34 blue lasers + NIR
Claimed markerlessYesYes
Claimed wirelessNoNo
Claimed standaloneNoNo
Claimed weight508 g508 g
Claimed systemsWindows, macOSWindows, macOS; mobile with accessory
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

A high-value specialist for small-to-medium mechanical parts, especially when surface or edge capture matters.

MAIN LIMITATIONHuman body scanning

Best fit

Sermoon S1

Reverse EngineeringCar PartsLarge Objects

The professional upgrade in this set for teams that need several optical modes across parts, deep features and larger assemblies.

MAIN LIMITATIONCasual hobby use

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Questions answered

Before you choose

Should I buy MetroX or Sermoon S1?

Choose MetroX when small mechanical parts matters most. Choose Sermoon S1 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.