3D Scanners — Specs, Accuracy & Buying Guide

A 3D scanner turns a real object into a printable mesh — the other half of the 3D-printing loop. The right one depends on what you scan: tiny detailed parts (jewelry, miniatures, dental) need sub-0.1 mm structured-light accuracy, while furniture, car panels and full bodies want a wide field of view over fine detail. Below are the 18 consumer scanners we cover, sorted budget to premium, with accuracy, scan volume and price so you can match a scanner to your work before you spend.

Polycam (App)$0–$40Polycam · Photogrammetry~1-5mm accuracyPortablePolycam: free phone-based 3D scanner using LiDAR or photogrammetry. Scan objects, rooms, and spaces with your iPhone or Android.View specs & use cases →Luma AI (App)$0Luma AI · Photogrammetry~2-5mm accuracyPortableLuma AI: free NeRF-based 3D scanner app. Create photorealistic 3D captures from iPhone video. Gaussian splatting for stunning results.View specs & use cases →Revopoint INSPIRE$300–$450Revopoint · Structured Light0.2mm accuracyPortableRevopoint INSPIRE: 0.2mm accuracy, handheld + turntable, $300-450. The best entry-level 3D scanner for beginners and hobbyists.View specs & use cases →3DMakerPro Mole$300–$5003DMakerPro · Structured Light0.05mm accuracyPortable3DMakerPro Mole: 0.05mm accuracy, blue light, turntable included. Best for miniatures, coins, and small precision scanning.View specs & use cases →Creality CR-Scan Ferret Pro$350–$500Creality · Structured Light0.1mm accuracyPortableCreality Ferret Pro: 0.1mm accuracy, wireless, 105g weight. The most portable structured light 3D scanner for phone and PC.View specs & use cases →Creality CR-Scan Lizard$350–$500Creality · Structured Light0.05mm accuracyPortableCreality CR-Scan Lizard: 0.05mm accuracy, scans black objects, no markers needed. Best budget precision 3D scanner.View specs & use cases →Revopoint POP 3 Plus$400–$600Revopoint · Structured Light0.08mm accuracyPortableRevopoint POP 3 Plus: 0.08mm accuracy, 9-axis IMU, color capture. The best mid-range 3D scanner for hobbyists and professionals.View specs & use cases →Revopoint MINI 2$500–$700Revopoint · Structured Light0.02mm accuracyPortableRevopoint MINI 2 3D scanner: 0.02mm accuracy, blue light, dual cameras. Best for jewelry, dental, and small precision objects. Specs, use cases, and community tips.View specs & use cases →Matter and Form V2$500–$750Matter and Form · Laser0.1mm accuracyMatter and Form V2: 0.1mm accuracy, dual laser, foldable. Desktop 3D scanner with Quickscan mode for fast iterative scanning.View specs & use cases →Creality CR-Scan Raptor$600–$800Creality · Structured Light0.02mm accuracyPortableCreality CR-Scan Raptor: 0.02mm accuracy, outdoor scanning, marker-free. Best for reverse engineering and field scanning.View specs & use cases →3DMakerPro Lynx$600–$8003DMakerPro · Structured Light0.1mm accuracyPortable3DMakerPro Lynx: 0.1mm accuracy, NIR + blue light, handheld. Versatile indoor/outdoor scanning for medium to large objects.View specs & use cases →Einstar Vega$600–$900Shining 3D · Structured Light0.1mm accuracyPortableEinstar Vega: 0.1mm accuracy, infrared, full color. Professional handheld 3D scanner for body scanning and large objects.View specs & use cases →Scan Dimension SOL$600–$900Scan Dimension · Laser0.1mm accuracyScan Dimension SOL: 0.1mm accuracy, laser + white light, desktop turntable. Simple automated 3D scanning for small objects.View specs & use cases →Revopoint RANGE 2$650–$900Revopoint · Structured Light0.1mm accuracyPortableRevopoint RANGE 2: 0.1mm accuracy, 9 FPS, infrared structured light. Best for full body scanning, furniture, and automotive parts.View specs & use cases →Einscan SE V2$1200–$1500Shining 3D · Structured Light0.05mm accuracyEinscan SE V2: 0.05mm accuracy, automated turntable, professional grade. Best desktop 3D scanner for product scanning and QC.View specs & use cases →Artec Eva$15000–$20000Artec 3D · Structured Light0.1mm accuracyPortableArtec Eva: 0.1mm accuracy, full color, industry standard. The most widely used professional handheld 3D scanner worldwide.View specs & use cases →Artec Space Spider$20000–$28000Artec 3D · Structured Light0.05mm accuracyPortableArtec Space Spider: 0.05mm accuracy, blue LED, metrology-grade. Used by NASA for aerospace quality inspection. Best for small precision objects.View specs & use cases →Artec Leo$25000–$35000Artec 3D · Structured Light0.1mm accuracyPortableArtec Leo: 0.1mm accuracy, built-in screen, standalone operation. Industry-leading 3D scanner for aerospace, automotive, and healthcare.View specs & use cases →

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