Creality Otter Lite 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
- The Creality Otter Lite is in a cheaper price class (€300 to €600) than the Creality PIKA (€600 to €1,200).
- Technology: the Creality PIKA has a laser mode (Blue laser + near-infrared), the Creality Otter Lite works without a laser (Near infrared). Laser usually captures fine detail and shiny parts better, while infrared and structured light are well suited to people and large objects.
- According to the manufacturer, the Creality PIKA is more accurate (up to 0.03 mm instead of 0.05 mm). These are best-case values under laboratory conditions.
| Creality Otter Lite | Creality PIKA | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | €300 to €600 | €600 to €1,200 |
| Price | Manufacturer's shop: €489, Basic, wired; wireless variant €819 (As of 26 Oct 2026) | Manufacturer's shop: €719 (As of 26 Oct 2026) |
| Technology | Near-infrared binocular structured light with four-lens stereo vision | Blue parallel laser light (7 lines) + near-infrared structured light (NIR) |
| Accuracy (according to the manufacturer) | up to 0.05 mm (at 100 mm, laboratory conditions) | up to 0.03 mm (laser), up to 0.1 mm (NIR), under laboratory conditions |
| Resolution / point distance | 0.1 to 2 mm | 0.1 to 2 mm (laser), 0.15 to 2 mm (NIR) |
| Speed | up to 30 fps | 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 | 120 to 1,200 mm | 160 to 400 mm (laser), 140 to 1,000 mm (NIR) |
| Capture area (single frame) | Near mode: 100 x 62 mm at 120 mm to 160 x 130 mm at 250 mm; far mode: 352 x 254 mm at 300 mm to 1,460 x 1,017 mm at 1,200 mm | 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 | 20 x 20 x 20 mm 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, geometry, texture; IMU | Markers, global markers, markerless (markerless in laser mode only wired on a PC) |
| Colour/texture | yes (RGB camera approx. 1 MP, 24-bit colour) | yes (colour mapping, 24-bit colour in NIR mode; camera resolution not specified by the manufacturer) |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.0 / USB 2.0) on the PC; Wi-Fi 6 (5 GHz) to PC or smartphone via Lite Bridge (Basic version listed as wired) | 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 | CrealityScan 4.0 (Windows, macOS, Android, iOS) | CrealityScan (app for Android and iOS, PC software for Windows and macOS) |
| PC requirements | Windows 10/11 64-bit, at least Intel i5 from 8th gen and 8 GB RAM (recommended i7 from 7th gen, Nvidia or AMD GPU, from 16 GB RAM); macOS at least Intel i5 from 8th gen and 8 GB RAM (recommended Apple M1/M2/M3, from 16 GB RAM); smartphone: Android 10+ with Snapdragon 888 and 6 GB RAM or iOS 15+ from A15 and 6 GB RAM | 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 | Otter Lite 3D scanner, Lite Bridge, USB 3.0 data cable USB-C to USB-A 2 m, USB 2.0 power cable USB-C to USB-A 1.5 m, 2 USB-C adapters, Glass calibration plate, Turntable, Test object owl, Reflective markers 6 mm (10 pieces) and 3 mm (10 pieces), Screw, Magnetic smartphone holder, Strap, Cleaning cloth, Carry bag, Quick start guide, certificate, warranty card | 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 | 173 × 39 × 56 mm | 100 × 60 × 35 mm |
| Weight | 300 g | 260 g |
| Market launch | May 2025 | July 2026 (presale), delivery from August 2026 |
Who is which one suitable for?
Creality Otter Lite
Makers who want to scan a wide range from small figures to people and car parts and optionally work wirelessly.
- Accuracy up to 0.05 mm with a large working range of 120 to 1,200 mm
- Wireless with Wi-Fi 6 to PC or smartphone (with Lite Bridge)
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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