CURRENTLY USED
Manufacturer claim
A specification or capability stated by the manufacturer and clearly labeled as claimed or up to.
Evidence before recommendation
How we decide
what belongs on
your shortlist
Neutral does not mean treating every scanner as equal
It means applying the same decision questions, exposing the evidence behind each answer and showing where a product stops being a good fit. Our job is to reduce uncertainty—not to manufacture certainty that the evidence cannot support.
Evidence ladder
Four levels, clearly separated
CURRENTLY USED
Source-verified analysis
Primary sources are reconciled and translated into workflow implications without implying hands-on testing.
REQUIRES ORIGINAL TESTING
Hands-on observed
The exact device and software version were used, with setup notes, original photos and outputs preserved.
REQUIRES ORIGINAL TESTING
Comparable bench test
Multiple products were evaluated with the same objects, environment, process and measurement criteria.
Recommendation process
From manufacturer page to buying decision
Collect
Prioritize manuals, support documentation and official product pages. Record the source and verification date.
Normalize
Keep laser, NIR, single-frame, volumetric and mode-specific figures separate instead of flattening unlike claims.
Interpret
Translate object size, surface, tracking, computing and downstream output into practical fit and disqualifiers.
Shortlist
Recommend a small set for distinct needs, with a limitation and credible alternative visible beside every pick.
Commercial boundary
Revenue follows the recommendation—not the reverse
Product inclusion and ranking do not depend on an affiliate relationship. Purchase links identify whether affiliate tracking is active and sit beside a plain-language disclosure.
We do not accept payment for a favorable review or suppress material limitations. Manufacturer claims remain labeled even when a commercial link exists.
Corrections and updates
This should be an accountable database
Material corrections update the central product record and verification date. Readers and manufacturers may submit evidence, but the source does not control the conclusion. Report an error at hello@best3dscanner.com. The public change log records meaningful editorial updates and future factual corrections.