Creality PIKA vs. Revopoint INSPIRE 2
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 Revopoint INSPIRE 2 is in a cheaper price class (€300 to €600) than the Creality PIKA (€600 to €1,200).
- 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.
- The Creality PIKA has the longer working distance (up to 1,000 mm instead of 400 mm), which makes it better suited to large objects.
- The Revopoint INSPIRE 2 is considerably lighter (190 g).
| Creality PIKA | Revopoint INSPIRE 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | €600 to €1,200 | €300 to €600 |
| Price | Manufacturer's shop: €719 (As of 26 Oct 2026) | Manufacturer's shop: €448 (was €560), Standard Edition (As of 26 Oct 2026) |
| Technology | Blue parallel laser light (7 lines) + near-infrared structured light (NIR) | Infrared structured light (dual camera) + infrared multi-line laser (11 parallel lines), laser class 1 |
| Accuracy (according to the manufacturer) | up to 0.03 mm (laser), up to 0.1 mm (NIR), under laboratory conditions | up to 0.05 mm (single capture), precision up to 0.03 mm; volumetric 0.05 mm + 0.1 mm x L (m) with markers |
| Resolution / point distance | 0.1 to 2 mm (laser), 0.15 to 2 mm (NIR) | up to 0.1 mm (fused) |
| Speed | 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) | Structured light up to 18 fps; multi-line laser up to 90 fps (GPU) or 40 fps (CPU); points/s: not specified by the manufacturer |
| Working distance | 160 to 400 mm (laser), 140 to 1,000 mm (NIR) | 200 to 400 mm (inside), 150 to 250 mm (outside) |
| Capture area (single frame) | 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 | 130 x 129 mm (at 200 mm) to 293 x 257 mm (at 400 mm); field of view 43 x 35° |
| Object size | 10 mm to 2,000 mm (minimum volume 10 x 10 x 10 mm laser, 150 x 150 x 150 mm NIR) | 20 x 20 x 20 mm to 2 x 2 x 2 m (small to medium) |
| Tracking | Markers, global markers, markerless (markerless in laser mode only wired on a PC) | Geometry, markers, global markers |
| Colour/texture | yes (colour mapping, 24-bit colour in NIR mode; camera resolution not specified by the manufacturer) | yes (RGB camera 1280 x 800) |
| Connectivity | 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 | USB-C on the PC; Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 6); Bluetooth 4.1; smartphone (structured-light mode directly, laser mode only via PC over Wi-Fi with screen mirroring) |
| Usable without a PC | no, PC or smartphone required | no, PC or smartphone required |
| Software | CrealityScan (app for Android and iOS, PC software for Windows and macOS) | Revo Scan 6 (Windows, macOS, Android, iOS), Revo Metro (PC only) |
| PC requirements | 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) | Minimum: Windows with Intel i7 13th gen or AMD Ryzen 7 5800, 16 GB RAM or more, NVIDIA RTX 3060 (8 GB); macOS with M1 Pro/Max/Ultra, 16 GB RAM or more. Dedicated GPU only needed for laser modes. Smartphone: Android with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 or similar, 12 GB RAM, Android 11+; iPhone from iPhone X, iOS 14+ |
| Scope of delivery | 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 | INSPIRE 2 scanner, Tripod, USB-C to USB-C data cable (2 m), Mini turntable, 200 reflective markers, Outdoor filter, Calibration board, Premium only: Mobile Kit (phone holder, 4000 mAh power bank, quick-release plate, 2-in-1 mobile cable) |
| Dimensions | 100 × 60 × 35 mm | 53 × 27 × 132 mm |
| Weight | 260 g | 190 g |
| Market launch | July 2026 (presale), delivery from August 2026 | August 2025 |
Who is which one suitable for?
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
Revopoint INSPIRE 2
Beginners and hobby makers who want to scan small to medium-sized objects for 3D printing at low cost.
- Two scanning methods (infrared structured light and infrared laser) in the lower price range
- Wireless via Wi-Fi and usable with a smartphone, colour capture
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