Product database · 9 current models

3D scanner reviews

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Portable hybrid scanning

Creality · Portable hybrid scanning

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.

NOT A FIT IF YOU NEEDUsers expecting a fully standalone workflow
Claimed accuracyUp to 0.03 mm laser / 0.1 mm NIRPrice guidePrice not yet independently verified
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Professional multi-mode scanning

Creality · Professional multi-mode scanning

Sermoon S1

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

NOT A FIT IF YOU NEEDCasual hobby use
Claimed accuracyUp to 0.02 mmPrice guideProfessional tier; check current quote
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Standalone professional scanning

Creality · Standalone professional scanning

Sermoon P1

A genuinely all-in-one professional scanner for teams that need laser detail, large-object NIR capture and on-device processing in one field-ready unit.

NOT A FIT IF YOU NEEDLow-budget buyers
Claimed accuracyUp to 0.02 mm (laser)Price guideObserved at $3,299; pricing changes
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Revopoint MIRACO — image from Revopoint official storeImage: Revopoint official store ↗Revopoint
Standalone scanning

Revopoint · Standalone scanning

MIRACO

The easiest recommendation here for buyers who want to scan, review and process without carrying a computer.

NOT A FIT IF YOU NEEDBlue-laser scanning of shiny mechanical parts
Claimed accuracyUp to 0.05 mmPrice guideObserved from $1,499; pricing changes
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Revopoint · Small mechanical parts

MetroX

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

NOT A FIT IF YOU NEEDHuman body scanning
Claimed accuracyUp to 0.02 mm single-framePrice guideMSRP historically $999; check current price
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Color and creative capture

SHINING 3D · Color and creative capture

EINSTAR VEGA

A polished all-in-one alternative to MIRACO for art, people and mixed-size capture, with a more premium price position.

NOT A FIT IF YOU NEEDBlue-laser scanning of shiny metal
Claimed accuracyNot specified; 0.05 mm minimum point distancePrice guideTypical list price around $1,999
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SHINING 3D EINSTAR — image from EINSTAR official storeImage: EINSTAR official store ↗SHINING 3D
Workshop scanning

SHINING 3D · Workshop scanning

EINSTAR

An option for medium and large objects with a compatible Windows workstation or Apple-silicon Mac; check the exact EXStar requirements before buying.

NOT A FIT IF YOU NEEDComputers below the EXStar requirements
Claimed accuracyNot specified; 0.1 mm minimum point distancePrice guideTypical list price around $849
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Legacy archive

Discontinued models

Kept for used-market research and historical comparisons, not ranked as current purchases.

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Legacy large-object scanning

Revopoint · Legacy large-object scanning

RANGE 2

A legacy large-object scanner for existing owners or used and refurbished research, not a current-model buying recommendation. Check the actual unit, accessories and seller terms.

NOT A FIT IF YOU NEEDBuyers wanting a current-model new-unit shortlist
Claimed accuracyUp to 0.3 mm single-frame; precision up to 0.1 mmPrice guideHistorical list price around $699; legacy model
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