Creality PIKA vs. Revopoint POP 4
Both 3D scanners compared directly. The higher accuracy according to the manufacturer (best values under laboratory conditions) is marked in green.
The key differences
Technically, the two are close to each other according to the manufacturer's figures. The details are in the table.
| Creality PIKA | Revopoint POP 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | €600 to €1,200 | €600 to €1,200 |
| Price | Manufacturer's shop: €719 (As of 26 Oct 2026) | Manufacturer's shop: €750 (was €833), Standard Edition; Premium Edition €821 (was €966) (As of 26 Oct 2026) |
| Technology | Blue parallel laser light (7 lines) + near-infrared structured light (NIR) | Blue multi-line laser (30 cross lines, 1 line for deep holes) + near-infrared full-field structured light + infrared VCSEL structured light |
| Accuracy (according to the manufacturer) | up to 0.03 mm (laser), up to 0.1 mm (NIR), under laboratory conditions | up to 0.03 mm (single capture, laser); 0.08 mm (full-field); VCSEL 0.1 mm (300 to 500 mm) or 0.2 mm (500 to 800 mm); volumetric 0.03 mm + 0.05 mm x L (m) |
| Resolution / point distance | 0.1 to 2 mm (laser), 0.15 to 2 mm (NIR) | up to 0.05 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) | Laser up to 105 fps (NVIDIA GPU) or 60 fps (CPU), 2,000,000 points/s; full-field 20 fps, 5,000,000 points/s; VCSEL 30 fps |
| Working distance | 160 to 400 mm (laser), 140 to 1,000 mm (NIR) | 200 to 400 mm (laser); 250 to 500 mm (full-field/hybrid); 300 to 800 mm (VCSEL) |
| 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 | 131 x 134 mm (at 200 mm) to 312 x 269 mm (at 400 mm); VCSEL 505 x 538 mm (at 800 mm); field of view 46 x 37° |
| Object size | 10 mm to 2,000 mm (minimum volume 10 x 10 x 10 mm laser, 150 x 150 x 150 mm NIR) | 10 x 10 x 10 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, texture (colour) |
| Colour/texture | yes (colour mapping, 24-bit colour in NIR mode; camera resolution not specified by the manufacturer) | yes (RGB camera 1.3 MP) |
| 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 (USB 3.0) on PC; Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 6); Bluetooth 4.1; smartphone (full-field and VCSEL directly, laser mode only with PC via Wi-Fi) |
| 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 10/11, macOS from 11, Android; iOS announced), Revo Mirror; optional Revo Design, Revo Measure |
| 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. 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 | POP 4 scanner, USB-C to USB-C cable (2 m), Tripod, 200 markers, Mini turntable, Calibration board, Premium only: carry case, battery grip (5,500 mAh, approx. 4 h) with charging cable, magnetic outdoor blue filters, 300 markers |
| Dimensions | 100 × 60 × 35 mm | 160 × 30 × 72 mm |
| Weight | 260 g | 286 g |
| Market launch | July 2026 (presale), delivery from August 2026 | May 2026 (Kickstarter launch); according to a press release from Revopoint Japan generally available in the official shop (Japan) since 22.06.2026 at the latest |
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 POP 4
Makers who want a versatile device for components, people and outdoor shots and have a powerful PC.
- Three light sources in one device: laser for detail, infrared for people and larger objects
- According to the manufacturer, scanning up to 50,000 lux, up to 100,000 lux with outdoor filter
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