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MetroX vs EINSTAR

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
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SHINING 3D EINSTAR — image from EINSTAR official storeImage: EINSTAR official store ↗SHINING 3D
Workshop scanning
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 EINSTAR FOR

Workshop scanning

Shortlist EINSTAR for workshop scanning. Check the required object, capture mode and final output before choosing.

Check latest priceDirect link to SHINING 3D; no affiliate tracking is active.Read the full EINSTAR review →

Decision matrix

Which workflow favors which scanner?

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Claimed accuracy figureNot comparable

At least one accuracy figure is not specified. Point distance is not an accuracy measurement.

Small objectsMetroX

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

Large objectsEINSTAR

Wide-area tracking and working distance matter more here.

Reverse engineeringMetroX

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 priceEINSTAR

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 →EINSTAR · Official tutorialEINSTAR official getting-started sequence

A short official orientation to connecting the original EINSTAR and beginning capture, best used beside the current manual rather than as a complete training course

Watch with evidence notes →EINSTAR · User caseEINSTAR calibration and two-position scan

A long-form reviewer documents calibration, the first capture, object repositioning, alignment, additional scan results and workstation demands

Read the documented case →EINSTAR · Beginner tutorialCalibrate EINSTAR and complete a first scan

Follow calibration, first-position capture, repositioning and mesh inspection without treating a successful export as proof of accuracy

Follow the operating guide →

Manufacturer specifications

Side-by-side

FeatureMetroXEINSTAR
Price guideMSRP historically $999; check current priceTypical list price around $849
Claimed accuracyUp to 0.02 mm single-frameNot specified; 0.1 mm minimum point distance
Claimed resolutionUp to 0.05 mm point distance0.1–3 mm point distance
Claimed scan speedUp to 800,000 points/s laser / 7M points/s full-fieldUp to 14 fps
Claimed working distance200–400 mm160–1400 mm
Claimed object rangeSmall to medium objectsMedium to large objects
Claimed light source14 cross + 7 parallel blue lasers; blue structured lightInfrared VCSEL
Claimed markerlessYesYes
Claimed wirelessNoNo
Claimed standaloneNoNo
Claimed weight508 g500 g
Claimed systemsWindows, macOSWindows; supported Apple-silicon macOS
Claimed exportsSTL, OBJ, PLY, ASCSTL, OBJ, PLY, P3, 3MF

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

EINSTAR

Car PartsPeopleArtLarge Objects

Shortlist EINSTAR for workshop scanning. Check the required object, capture mode and final output before choosing.

MAIN LIMITATIONComputers below the EXStar requirements

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Questions answered

Before you choose

Should I buy MetroX or EINSTAR?

Choose MetroX when small mechanical parts matters most. Choose EINSTAR when workshop scanning 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.