The best 3D scanners

Three of the best 3D scanners on a dark blue background
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If you want to create a 3D model based on a real-life object, you'll need one of the best 3D scanners to help digitise whatever your heart desires. There are a variety of methods and technologies, as well as different portable and affixed form factors to meet the needs of various users.

We've reviewed and research a plethora of devices, leveraging our experience from our in-depth testing to select the best 3D scanners for different needs. We've considered budget-friendly options for beginners to professional-grade devices that can handle more demanding projects at a variety of price points, evaluating each model for build quality, capability, scan size, ease of use, speed and accuracy.

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PricingGood value, but hard to find at that price.★★★★½
FeaturesGreat for enthusiasts, slightly flaky software.★★★★
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PricingVery expensive, but unique.★★★★
FeaturesPortable, highly capable and versatile.★★★★½
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PricingGood value, hard to find at retail price.★★★★½
FeaturesGreat accuracy, solid specs for beginners or amateurs.★★★★½
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PricingAt RRP and below, it's decent value. ★★★★
FeaturesGreat for big things and outdoor things. Not so great at reflections. ★★★★
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PricingGreat value for money.★★★★½
FeaturesSome sacrifices to specs, but still solid.★★★★½
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PricingPricey, reflective of its professional grade.★★★★½
FeaturesExcellent results, fantastic software.★★★★★
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PricingExpensive if you only want 3D scanning, cost saver if you need a new phone anyway.★★★★½
FeaturesVast, but in terms of 3D scanning, capable and versatile.★★★★½
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Beth Nicholls
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Beth is Creative Bloq’s Ecommerce Writer and has the fun job of finding you the very best prices and deals on creative tech. Beth kicked off her journalistic career writing for Digital Camera World, and has since earned bylines on TechRadar too. With a Masters degree in Photography, Beth loves getting to tinker with new cameras, especially camera phones, as the resident Samsung fan on the team. Her background working as a tester for CeX let her play around with all kinds of weird and wonderful products, including robots, and she’s recently gotten into 3D printing too. Outside of CB, you’ll find her gaming on her PS5, photographing local shows under the alias Bethshootsbands, and making TikToks of her dog, Tilly. 

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