What 3D Printer Should I Buy?

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3D Scanners

Capture real objects as 3D models. From budget phone-based scanning to industrial metrology.

Structured Light

Revopoint

Revopoint MINI 2

$500 - $700
Accuracy0.02mm
PortableYes
Small objects (10-500mm)
Blue light0.02mm precisionBest for small detailed objectsDual cameras
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Revopoint

Revopoint RANGE 2

$650 - $900
Accuracy0.1mm
PortableYes
Large objects & bodies (200-4000mm)
9 FPS scan speedFull body scanningInfrared structured lightLarge FOV
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Revopoint

Revopoint INSPIRE

$300 - $450
Accuracy0.2mm
PortableYes
Medium objects (50-2000mm)
Entry-levelHandheld + turntable modesGood for beginners
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Creality

Creality CR-Scan Raptor

$600 - $800
Accuracy0.02mm
PortableYes
Small to large (10-2500mm)
Blue lightOutdoor scanningMarker-free24-bit color
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Creality

Creality CR-Scan Ferret Pro

$350 - $500
Accuracy0.1mm
PortableYes
Medium objects (50-2000mm)
Wireless scanningLightweight (105g)Full-colorPhone compatible
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Shining 3D

Einstar Vega

$600 - $900
Accuracy0.1mm
PortableYes
Medium to large (50-4000mm)
Infrared structured lightHandheldColor scanningGood for body scanning
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3DMakerPro

3DMakerPro Mole

$300 - $500
Accuracy0.05mm
PortableYes
Small objects (10-300mm)
Blue lightPrecision scanningTurntable includedGood for miniatures
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3DMakerPro

3DMakerPro Lynx

$600 - $800
Accuracy0.1mm
PortableYes
Medium to large (30-3000mm)
HandheldNIR + blue lightMulti-spectralIndoor/outdoor
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Shining 3D

Einscan SE V2

$1200 - $1500
Accuracy0.05mm
PortableDesktop
Desktop turntable (30-200mm)
Desktop turntableWhite lightAuto scanProfessional grade
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Shining 3D

Einscan SP V2

$2500 - $3500
Accuracy0.05mm
PortableDesktop
Desktop + handheld (30-4000mm)
Turntable + handheldTexture scanningIndustrial accuracySolid Edge SHINING 3D Edition included
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Shining 3D

Einscan H2

$4000 - $5500
Accuracy0.05mm
PortableYes
Large objects & rooms
Hybrid LED + infraredFull colorHuman body scanProfessional handheld
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Revopoint

Revopoint POP 3 Plus

$400 - $600
Accuracy0.08mm
PortableYes
Small to medium (20-2000mm)
9-axis IMUMini turntableFull colorBest mid-range scanner
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Creality

Creality CR-Scan Lizard

$350 - $500
Accuracy0.05mm
PortableYes
Small to medium (15-300mm)
No markers neededBlack object scanning0.05mm accuracyBudget-friendly
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Artec 3D

Artec Leo

$25000 - $35000
Accuracy0.1mm
PortableYes
Any size (handheld)
Built-in screenStandalone operationNo PC neededReal-time processing
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Artec 3D

Artec Eva

$15000 - $20000
Accuracy0.1mm
PortableYes
Medium to large objects
Industry standardFull colorGeometry + textureArtec Studio included
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Artec 3D

Artec Space Spider

$20000 - $28000
Accuracy0.05mm
PortableYes
Small detailed objects
Metrology-gradeBlue LEDAerospace qualityBest for small precision
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Laser

Scan Dimension

Scan Dimension SOL

$600 - $900
Accuracy0.1mm
PortableDesktop
Desktop turntable (170mm max)
White light + laserDesktop turntableEasy to useGood for small objects
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Matter and Form

Matter and Form V2

$500 - $750
Accuracy0.1mm
PortableDesktop
Desktop turntable (180mm max)
Dual laserGeometry + texture+Quickscan for speedFoldable
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Photogrammetry

Polycam

Polycam (App)

Free - $40
Accuracy~1-5mm
PortableYes
Any size (phone-based)
iPhone LiDAR or photosFree tier availableCloud processingAR export
Luma AI

Luma AI (App)

Free
Accuracy~2-5mm
PortableYes
Any size (phone-based)
FreeNeRF-basediPhone captureRealistic 3D scenes