Revopoint INSPIRE 2 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
- The Revopoint INSPIRE 2 is in a cheaper price class (€300 to €600) than the Revopoint POP 4 (€600 to €1,200).
- According to the manufacturer, the Revopoint POP 4 is more accurate (up to 0.03 mm instead of 0.05 mm). These are best-case values under laboratory conditions.
- The Revopoint POP 4 has the longer working distance (up to 800 mm instead of 400 mm), which makes it better suited to large objects.
- The Revopoint INSPIRE 2 is considerably lighter (190 g).
| Revopoint INSPIRE 2 | Revopoint POP 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | €300 to €600 | €600 to €1,200 |
| Price | Manufacturer's shop: €448 (was €560), Standard Edition (As of 26 Oct 2026) | Manufacturer's shop: €750 (was €833), Standard Edition; Premium Edition €821 (was €966) (As of 26 Oct 2026) |
| Technology | Infrared structured light (dual camera) + infrared multi-line laser (11 parallel lines), laser class 1 | 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 0.05 mm (single capture), precision up to 0.03 mm; volumetric 0.05 mm + 0.1 mm x L (m) with markers | 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 | up to 0.1 mm (fused) | up to 0.05 mm (fused) |
| Speed | 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 | 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 | 200 to 400 mm (inside), 150 to 250 mm (outside) | 200 to 400 mm (laser); 250 to 500 mm (full-field/hybrid); 300 to 800 mm (VCSEL) |
| Capture area (single frame) | 130 x 129 mm (at 200 mm) to 293 x 257 mm (at 400 mm); field of view 43 x 35° | 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 | 20 x 20 x 20 mm to 2 x 2 x 2 m (small to medium) | 10 x 10 x 10 mm to 2 x 2 x 2 m (small to medium) |
| Tracking | Geometry, markers, global markers | Geometry, markers, global markers, texture (colour) |
| Colour/texture | yes (RGB camera 1280 x 800) | yes (RGB camera 1.3 MP) |
| Connectivity | 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) | 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 | Revo Scan 6 (Windows, macOS, Android, iOS), Revo Metro (PC only) | Revo Scan 6 (Windows 10/11, macOS from 11, Android; iOS announced), Revo Mirror; optional Revo Design, Revo Measure |
| PC requirements | 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+ | 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 | 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) | 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 | 53 × 27 × 132 mm | 160 × 30 × 72 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 286 g |
| Market launch | August 2025 | 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?
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
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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