Creality · 3D scanner
Creality Otter Lite
Infrared scanner with four lenses, up to 0.05 mm accuracy and working distance up to 1,200 mm. Available in the EU shop as a wired Basic variant for €489 and as a wireless variant for €819.
Ideal for: Makers who want to scan a wide range from small figures to people and car parts and optionally work wirelessly
Price in the manufacturer's shop€489, Basic, wiredwireless variant €819As of 26 Oct 2026, can change dailyThere is no manufacturer's shop price for your region, the EU price is shown.
Before buying: Check the PC requirements in the table. Many scanners need a current graphics card and at least 16 GB RAM for processing. Shiny, dark or transparent parts need scanning spray, depending on the technology. More at Preparing the scan.
Suitable for (according to the manufacturer)
- Action figures and art objects
- Faces and bodies
- Tools and accessories
- black and metallic parts without spray (e.g. car parts, tyres)
- large objects up to car size
Pros and cons
Pros
- 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)
- According to the manufacturer, outdoor use up to 30,000 lux and black objects without spray
Cons
- No laser: accuracy of 0.05 mm is below laser scanners such as the Raptor (0.02 mm)
- Cheap Basic version wired only, wireless from €819
- For wireless operation an additional Lite Bridge weighing 306 g is required
Specs
| Price range | €300 to €600 |
|---|---|
| Price | Manufacturer's shop: €489, Basic, wired; wireless variant €819 (As of 26 Oct 2026) |
| Technology | Near-infrared binocular structured light with four-lens stereo vision |
| Accuracy (according to the manufacturer) | up to 0.05 mm (at 100 mm, laboratory conditions) |
| Resolution / point distance | 0.1 to 2 mm |
| Speed | up to 30 fps |
| Working distance | 120 to 1,200 mm |
| 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 |
| Object size | 20 x 20 x 20 mm to 2,000 x 2,000 x 2,000 mm |
| Tracking | Markers, geometry, texture; IMU |
| Colour/texture | yes (RGB camera approx. 1 MP, 24-bit colour) |
| 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) |
| Usable without a PC | no, PC or smartphone required |
| Software | CrealityScan 4.0 (Windows, macOS, Android, iOS) |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Dimensions | 173 × 39 × 56 mm |
| Weight | 300 g |
| Market launch | May 2025 |
Source: Manufacturer specifications, As of 10/2026.
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