3d Scanner reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 280 Reddit reviews across 8 subreddits and 83 posts to rank the best 3d Scanner brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/3DScanning, r/3Dprinting, r/BambuLab, r/Metrology, r/3Dmodeling. Top-rated brands include Revopoint (3.9/5), Miraco (4.4/5), Einstar (4.0/5).
Stats
Reviews280
Subreddits8
Posts83
Brands62
Products60
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#1
Revopoint
3.9
(51)
"The Revopoint POP 3 Plus has an optical zoom that makes it almost as good as the Mini for small objects."
"It can scan small and large objects."
"Does a good job on head scans and models. Use it on sets for grabbing models just fine."
"The Revopoint Miraco is very portable because it is self-contained with two sets of scanners, a 48 megapixel texture camera, a 2-hour battery, and an Android user interface."
"Most of my scanners are revopoints and they do great."
"Dynamic Accuracy, very interested in playing with that."
"Being able to scan both large and small things with great accuracy seems like an incredibly useful thing to have as an engineer."
"That level of versatility is valuable. Add in that it is standalone and you have a unique device Id love to try out!"
"This printer would be perfect."
"The Revopoint MetroX or one of the Creality Raptor-series would be suitable."
#2
Miraco
4.4
(36)
"I like that there is multiple ranges included."
"I really like Miraco's all-in-one solution with post-processing would really be helpful for real-time problem solution."
"The ability to scan multiple sizes from small objects to large ones makes it very versatile."
"The standalone nature and accuracy of the Miraco certainly bring 3D scanning to a whole new level!"
"I want to scan and make 3d prints of my cats and dogs."
"I'd love to scan huge objects like e.g. monuments when I travel to get a detailed small-sized model."
"If I’ve got to pick one it’s gotta be the wireless capability, not being restricted by size and location of the object is huge."
"The accuracy options sound amazing."
"I would love to be able to take it with me to scan things on the go."
"The feature I am most excited about that it is wireless."
#3
Einstar
4.0
(27)
"Einstar or Raptor are probably your best bets."
"I use the einstar vega and it's awesome but costs quite a bit more."
"Einstar portable rocks"
"Einstar Vega is awesome, I highly recommend it."
"At that price range and for scanning car parts, the Einstar. No question."
"Einstar hands down"
"The einstar is way better than the pop for my needs."
"I had similar requirements, bought the Einstar after long research, pretty happy with it."
"VEGA is a wireless, handheld 3D scanner that lets you move around your subject to capture it from all angles."
"Handheld 3D scanner + spray powder will fit all your needs, you should consider wireless IR scanner like EINSTAR VEGA."
#4
Artec
4.6
(21)
"I have done this professionally for Microsoft Flight Simulator. I used an Artec Leo."
"I love my Artec Leo for this, but you're going up against an enemy you don't know yet.. hair. Hair SUCKS to scan and will present problems."
"Artec Eva is already proven in medical."
"Artec Eva & Leo are a good place to start."
"Artec Scanners are the way to go."
"Most any scanner in the budget range will get absolutely spanked by the Artec."
"Consider an ARTEC LEO or comparable metrology grade hand held scanner for asset level detail."
"I have an Artec Leo v2 and Artec studio 18 software for sale 🤪"
"I upgraded from the Eva to the Leo as the wires eventually get in the way. Still love the Eva though and have a few of them."
"Another Artec vote here but also including to look for places to do the scanning for you."
#5
Creality
3.5
(21)
"For small stuff, with a lot of details, the Raptor is really good."
"Creality Otter will get you quite good detail, more than an Einstar, but it might still not be enough."
"Otter might be your best option, I have seen great result on Otter but you will likely lost tracking many times scanning a cockpits of a plane."
"I scan people with Creality Ferret. Also very good option Revopoint Miraco."
"I have the Raptor, Metro X, and the EinStar. IMO the Raptor would be the best for human teeth."
"For small stuff and accurate measurements Raptor."
"Creality Raptor or Raptor X."
"I’ve had very good success with the Creality Raptor, in blue laser mode."
"Although the Otter is not portable it is probably the best scanner for your purpose in the consumer range right now."
"I have one and it’s good but it depends on what you’re scanning."
#6
Miraco 3D Scanner
5.0
(9)
"Not needing to connect to a computer is a great feature."
"Just the fact that it's standalone and doesn't require a computer sounds fantastic!"
"I like that it's a compact, portable, all-in-one 3d scanner."
"I'm so excited about the standalone postprocessing functionality."
"The fact that this thing is light, compact and cable free gives it a ton of versatility."
"The ability to have 1 device capable of handing larger and small items on the fly without ever needing a pc."
"The portability is definitely it’s main selling point and what in my mind makes it stand out from other scanners."
"The dynamic precision has to be the most exciting thing for the miraco 3d scanner."
"The crazy good accuracy of up to 0.02mm is the best selling point imo."
#7
Revopoint Miraco
5.0
(8)
"If the latter, you should consider an all-in-one solution such as the Revopoint Miraco."
"There's so much to love about this scanner."
"That portability seems like a winner, will be awesome for scanning car panels and chassis parts for my restoration projects."
"No cables needed, super portable, excellent scanning ability, and lightweight it's just perfect!"
"The large size range of objects that can be scanned is very appealing to me."
"A 48MP RGB camera that promises to capture jaw-dropping colors? Yes, please!"
"The most important feature of the scanner is the fact that I can take it anywhere with me."
"I am most excited about the fact that the screen and the scanner are in the same unit."
#8
Peel 3D
4.0
(8)
"Check out Peel-3D. I work for Creaform 3d (the original manufacturer of handheld 3d scanners) Peel is our sister company for entry level scanners."
"Peel is a subsidiary of creaform. For the price It’s a good unit. Reliable and gets the job done. The software is easy to use as well."
"Peel 3D is a good spot between hobbyist and professional. Starts at $8700. The peel 3 has a guided work flow mode and uses white light and IR."
"These guys are a Canadian company and seem pretty good."
"These guys are a Canadian company and seem pretty good."
"Peel 3 sounds like it would do what you want well."
"I have a Peel3D Peel2 scanner for sale."
"Peel3 at this budget."
#9
Creaform
4.7
(6)
"Creaform is the only way."
"I would check out the Creaform scanners. You can have a Creaform representative come out and give you a demo."
"Creaform HandyScan Max's standoff distance and scanning field are ridiculous."
"Go with Creaform for quality hardware, support and software."
"I own a Creaform Handy Scan and a Faro Edge arm, both have strengths and weaknesses."
"I use at work HandyScan from Creaform, Only downside is that you have to use targets."
#10
Leica
4.0
(5)
"We always used long range scanners, Leica P40 or now the RTC 360."
"I'm leaning towards Leica personally. We have an employee who has some experience with their stuff already which helps."
"Leica BLK is a beginner scanner for property or you could get a land survey company to laser scan your property."
"For that u would use a Laser Tracker, API, Leica o Faro"
"Google Leica BLX scanner. IT is a Hexagon Product - not in the Metrology grade but architectural grade."
#11
Otter
4.5
(4)
"The thing is magic right out the gate."
"I strongly recommend the Otter, as it does almost everything better. It costs a lot less as well."
"It's a decent pick with good tracking, works well for small and large models."
"You want a scanner with the biggest scanning window you can get, and that would be the Otter."
#12
Faro
4.5
(4)
"Faro all the way bro
Fantastic for your application."
"For even more exacting parts (engine block etc requiring a lot of accuracy) we used FARO arms and bridge CMMs."
"Faro rescans are necessary to capture everything that Matterport misses."
"Look for Faro/Leica scanner sales companies in your area."
#13
Moose
3.8
(4)
"I've got the 3DMakerpro Moose Lite, at € 350 it is pretty cheap for a 3D scanner. I have to say that using it is pretty straight forward and the results are very good."
"At this point I've gotten multiple recommendations for the moose so I think I'll get that"
"Moose or Revopoint Inspire are reasonable and relatively inexpensive."
"I have the Moose lite and seal lite, they work fine. The software is so so, but if you have no other means and are patient you can get totally usable scans from them."
#14
Scantech
4.3
(3)
"Checkout Scantech's SimScan or Nimbletrack. They got a lot of automotive cases."
"Scantech simscan would be a good scanner for most demands. Its in my opinion the most performance per buck."
"Scantech Simscan should be good enough, but you need to raise the budget a little."
#15
Scantech Simscan
4.3
(3)
"Check out a simscan from scantech."
"I think the Simscan would be right down your alley."
"Its a professional scanner, its the same or better level of hardware as creaform."
#16
Revopoint Range
4.3
(3)
"Revopoint's Range scanner would be really fast for sofas."
"You can use a Revopoint Range for bumpers."
"I have used a Range by revopoint for a self scan."
#17
MAF
4.0
(3)
"The MAF THREE blows the MetroX out of the water in scan quality when you compare just turntable to turntable."
"I think MaF Three would be the best choice for this."
"The MAF THREE and Transcan C are both structured light and knocks the socks off the Raptor when it comes to small details."
#18
3dmakerpro
4.0
(3)
"I get good scans from the 3DMakerpro Seal."
"3DMakerpro Seal would be my pick. Does a good job at that size."
"3dmakerpro Seal works for me."
#19
Ireal
4.0
(3)
"The ireal is a great option with great tracking.. or the simscan... Depending on budgets..."
"We have the ireal 2e or the M3 which can do that."
"Ireal with the photo package .. scanner on sale for $2500usd and the photo layer package is a few k."
#20
NimbleTrack
5.0
(2)
"If you have a bit more budget NimbleTrack from Scantech could be a great tool"
"If your budget can handle it, the NimbleTrack is a no-brainer."
#21
Einscan
3.0
(3)
"The closest one would be a Einscan-SP."
"Einscan SP! The size limit I'm referring to is of volume rather than detail."
"I currently have an Einscan SP and absolutely hate it, as I use a MacBook and need to bootcamp it every time I want to scan."
#22
Keyence
4.5
(2)
"For this task perfect 3D scanner is Keyence VL system, VL-320 or VL-370."
"Also have Keyence VL-320 for 20G are you still in the market."
#23
Photogrammetry
4.0
(2)
"I would suggest using a photogrammetry at first."
"For non-shiny large objects like I imagine most sofas are I would recommend photogrammetry."
#24
MetroX
4.0
(2)
"Thanks everyone! It came down to the MetroX and Raptor and I ended up going with the MetroX."
"Yes you need markers but you dont need spray."
#25
Artec Eva
4.0
(2)
"For around €10k, you can get Artec Eva."
"The Eva is a great scanner for the price but if you want to scan it without having to get too close, the ray is hard to beat."
#26
Kiri Engine
4.0
(2)
"Kiri Engine 3D scanner app. Works like a champ!"
"I've had a decent experience with Kiri Engine for hobbyist projects. Paid version with 200 picture limit should work pretty well."
#27
Apple
4.0
(2)
"IPad Pro w/LiDAR (2020 or newer) is pretty solid for rooms, houses, buildings, etc."
"If you use an iPhone 14 or 15 pro you will get accurate rough dimensions."
#28
Dot3D
3.5
(2)
"Definitely look into Dot3D. Sounds like exactly what you’re looking for."
"Dot3D relies on active depth sensors but only produces a point cloud, which could be a challenge for AR use cases."
#29
iPhone
3.5
(2)
"I phones have pretty solid abilities to capture appropriate depth thanks to their lidar sensors."
"Newer iPhones have lidar sensors that produce a distance map of the photo so they are better."
#30
Polycam
3.5
(2)
"Polycam is a good start for 3D scanning."
"I'm trying out polycam and so far it okay."
#31
Xbox
3.0
(2)
"Xbox Kinect, they use it in airports."
"DIY an XBox Kinect scanner."
#32
Raptor
3.0
(2)
"Yes you need markers but you dont need spray."
"Not the raptor for large objects. Raptor is great but large and you won’t use the blue laser, which is the most expensive part of it."
#33
Matter and Form
5.0
(1)
"I'll recommend our scanner, the Matter and Form THREE."
#34
Fisher
5.0
(1)
"Why not take a view of our handheld scanner Fisher S with is with Dual FOV suitable for objects from 5cm to 1m, high accuracy up to 0.04mm."
#35
JS300
5.0
(1)
"For such small object size, it need special professional scanner like our JS300 it is good for objects within 60mm high accuracy up to 0.01mm."
#36
Revopoint Miraco Pro
5.0
(1)
"Revopoint is always having sales. I have a miraco pro and it does its job extremely well."
#37
eLUXE3D
5.0
(1)
"Surprised not to see the eLUXE3D 3D scanner listed here?"
#38
Kscan
5.0
(1)
"We have a Kscan Magic 2 demo unit for sale and it calibrates to under 12 um."
#39
CR Scan
5.0
(1)
"I highly recommend the CR Scan Lizard, I’ve had mine almost a year now and I get great scans out of it."
#40
Zeiss T Scan Hawk 2
5.0
(1)
"Just had a demo this week and it works great."
#41
Openscan
2.0
(2)
"OpenScan?"
"You will be disappointed with the results at that price point. Photogrammetry is a better solution."
#42
Einscan Pro
4.0
(1)
"If you're considering a dedicated 3D scanner, this one seems to have great accuracy and versatility."
#43
JS500
4.0
(1)
"Why not take a view of our desktop auto 3d scanner JS500."
#44
Archer S
4.0
(1)
"If you're looking for professional scanner but affordable price maybe you can take a view of our handheld scanner Archer S."
#45
Bambu
4.0
(1)
"You'll need a powerful computer or laptop process the scan."
#46
Thunk3D
4.0
(1)
"Try thunk3d."
#47
Meshroom
4.0
(1)
"I used Meshroom and photos taken with a phone with good results."
#48
CR Otter
4.0
(1)
"Otter can scan black and metallic parts better."
#49
Creality Otter
4.0
(1)
"Creality Otter is available for 699 Euro at the moment."
#50
Reality Scan
4.0
(1)
"Have you tried reality scan?"
#51
Bambu Lab
4.0
(1)
"I'd probably get both a Bambu Lab X1C or maybe Creality K2 if you need a larger print volume."
#52
3DMakerpro
4.0
(1)
"The moose scanners seem to be impressive for mesh detail for such a relatively low price."
#53
SICK
4.0
(1)
"SICK usa is offering a free multi scan 100 if you enter in their competition."
#54
3DRE
4.0
(1)
"We sell scanners and have scanned cars with them."
#55
Structure Sensor
4.0
(1)
"I can recommend Structure Sensor 3 which provides scans for accuracy ~1mm."
#56
RTC 360
4.0
(1)
"RTC 360."
#57
ImageSpace
4.0
(1)
"Check out ImageSpace. You can scan an entire building using your iPhone."
#58
Structure Sensor Pro
4.0
(1)
"I have a structure sensor pro and an einstar."
#59
D3D-s
4.0
(1)
"I represent the company D3D-s and can tell you about our scanners."
#60
FreeScan
4.0
(1)
"Got a laser scanner (FreeScan Combo) last year and doing quite a lot of spare parts."
#61
Polyga
4.0
(1)
"We have the polyga H3 which is in the 7k range or HD and color results."
#62
Riegl VZ600i
3.0
(1)
"Riegl VZ600i, but it’s not $10K."
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