Creality CR-Scan Raptor vs. Creality PIKA
Both 3D scanners compared directly. The higher accuracy according to the manufacturer (best values under laboratory conditions) is marked in green.
The key differences
- Both are in the same price class, but the Creality PIKA is cheaper (from €719 instead of from €1,199).
- According to the manufacturer, the Creality CR-Scan Raptor is more accurate (up to 0.02 mm instead of 0.03 mm). These are best-case values under laboratory conditions.
- The Creality PIKA is considerably lighter (260 g).
| Creality CR-Scan Raptor | Creality PIKA | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | €600 to €1,200 | €600 to €1,200 |
| Price | Manufacturer's shop: €1,199; Bundle with Scan Bridge €1,499 (As of 26 Oct 2026) | Manufacturer's shop: €719 (As of 26 Oct 2026) |
| Technology | Blue laser light (7 parallel lines) + near-infrared structured light (NIR) | Blue parallel laser light (7 lines) + near-infrared structured light (NIR) |
| Accuracy (according to the manufacturer) | up to 0.02 mm at 100 mm (laser), up to 0.1 mm (NIR) | up to 0.03 mm (laser), up to 0.1 mm (NIR), under laboratory conditions |
| Resolution / point distance | 0.02 to 2 mm (laser), 0.1 to 2 mm (NIR) | 0.1 to 2 mm (laser), 0.15 to 2 mm (NIR) |
| Speed | up to 60 fps (laser), up to 20 fps (NIR) | on PC up to 110 fps (laser) or up to 30 fps (NIR); on smartphone up to 40 fps (laser) or up to 20 fps (NIR) |
| Working distance | 150 to 400 mm (laser), 170 to 1,000 mm (NIR) | 160 to 400 mm (laser), 140 to 1,000 mm (NIR) |
| Capture area (single frame) | not specified by the manufacturer | 101 x 107 mm at 160 mm, 144 x 134 mm at 200 mm, 344 x 268 mm at 400 mm, 764 x 670 mm at 1,000 mm |
| Object size | Minimum volume 5 x 5 x 5 mm (laser) or 150 x 150 x 150 mm (NIR), up to 2,000 x 2,000 x 2,000 mm | 10 mm to 2,000 mm (minimum volume 10 x 10 x 10 mm laser, 150 x 150 x 150 mm NIR) |
| Tracking | Markers (laser); markers, geometry, texture (NIR); IMU | Markers, global markers, markerless (markerless in laser mode only wired on a PC) |
| Colour/texture | yes (Color Mapping, 12 white LEDs; 3D camera 1,920 x 1,200; camera with 2.3 MP according to the manual) ◇ Creality-Handbuch via Alza | yes (colour mapping, 24-bit colour in NIR mode; camera resolution not specified by the manufacturer) |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.0) on the PC, power supply 12 V / 2 A; Creality Scan Bridge as separate accessory (€381.65 in the EU shop) | USB-C (USB 3.0) to PC; Wi-Fi 6 to PC or smartphone; capture without a PC via 3-inch touchscreen, but fusion and meshing on smartphone or PC |
| Usable without a PC | no, PC or smartphone required | no, PC or smartphone required |
| Software | Creality Scan from version 3.1.6 (Windows 10/11 64-bit, macOS from 11.7.7) ◇ Creality-Handbuch via Alza | CrealityScan (app for Android and iOS, PC software for Windows and macOS) |
| PC requirements | Windows 10/11 64-bit, recommended Intel i7 from 7th gen., Nvidia or AMD graphics card with 6 GB VRAM, from 16 GB RAM; macOS from 11.7.7 with Apple M1/M2/M3, from 16 GB RAM ◇ Creality-Handbuch via Alza | Windows 10/11 64-bit, Intel i7 from 7th gen., NVIDIA GPU with 8 GB VRAM, from 16 GB RAM; macOS 14 or newer, Apple M2, from 16 GB RAM; smartphone: Android 10+ with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and 8 GB RAM or iOS 15+ from A15 and 6 GB RAM (iOS without cable connection) |
| Scope of delivery | not specified by the manufacturer | Pika 3D scanner, Tripod, Glass calibration plate, USB 3.0 Type-C data cable 2 m, 2 batteries, Reflective markers 6 mm (10 pieces) and 3 mm (10 pieces), Marker tower (6 pieces), NIR filter (2 pieces), Turntable, Strap, Cleaning cloth, Quick start guide, declaration of conformity, warranty card |
| Dimensions | 215 × 50 × 74 mm | 100 × 60 × 35 mm |
| Weight | 372 g | 260 g |
| Market launch | April 2024 | July 2026 (presale), delivery from August 2026 |
Who is which one suitable for?
Creality CR-Scan Raptor
Makers who need precise laser scans of small technical parts and work with markers on a PC.
- Blue laser with up to 0.02 mm accuracy
- Two modes: laser for small details from 5 mm, NIR for objects up to 2 m
Creality PIKA
Makers looking for a compact scanner with laser and infrared mode who also want to scan on the go without a laptop.
- Two light sources: blue laser up to 0.03 mm for detail, NIR for people and large objects
- Own display, swappable battery (up to 70 minutes) and Wi-Fi 6, can be operated with a smartphone
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