At least one accuracy figure is not specified. Point distance is not an accuracy measurement.
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EINSTAR VEGA 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 EINSTAR VEGA FOR
ORStandalone workflow
Shortlist EINSTAR VEGA for color and creative capture. 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 VEGA review →CHOOSE PIKA FOR
Portable hybrid scanning
Shortlist Pika for portable hybrid scanning. 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 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
Side-by-side
FeatureEINSTAR VEGAPika
Price guideTypical list price around $1,999Price not yet independently verified
Claimed accuracyNot specified; 0.05 mm minimum point distanceUp to 0.03 mm laser / 0.1 mm NIR
Claimed resolutionHD: 0.05–3 mm; Fast: 0.5–10 mm point distance0.1–2 mm laser / 0.15–2 mm NIR
Claimed scan speedHD: up to 15 fps; Fast: up to 20 fpsPC: up to 110 fps laser / 30 fps NIR; phone: up to 40 / 20 fps
Claimed working distanceHD: 100–350 mm; Fast: 270–1500 mm160–400 mm laser / 140–1000 mm NIR
Claimed object range10 mm to large objectsMinimum: 10 mm cube laser / 150 mm cube NIR; up to 2,000 mm objects
Claimed light sourceInfrared MEMS + VCSEL7 parallel blue lasers + NIR
Claimed markerlessYesYes — Marker-free laser requires wired PC mode; NIR uses geometry/texture tracking
Claimed wirelessYesYes — Supported device required; iOS does not support wired connection
Claimed standaloneYesNo — A connected phone, tablet or computer is required
Claimed weight535 g regular / 643 g limited edition260 g
Claimed systemsStandalone; Windows/macOS softwareWindows, macOS, Android, iOS
Claimed exportsSTL, OBJ, PLY, ASC — On-device meshes: STL, OBJ, PLY; no-texture projects: STL only. ASC point clouds require StarVision on a computerSTL, 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
EINSTAR VEGA
Shortlist EINSTAR VEGA for color and creative capture. Check the required object, capture mode and final output before choosing.
MAIN LIMITATIONBlue-laser scanning of shiny metal
Best fit
Pika
Shortlist Pika for portable hybrid scanning. Check the required object, capture mode and final output before choosing.
MAIN LIMITATIONUsers expecting a fully standalone workflow
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Questions answered
Before you choose
Should I buy EINSTAR VEGA or Pika?
Choose EINSTAR VEGA when standalone workflow matters most. Choose Pika when portable hybrid 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.