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EINSTAR 2 vs Revopoint POP 3 Plus: best desk scanner for 3D printing

Two popular desk scanners for printing replacement parts and props. The EINSTAR 2 adds blue lasers; the POP 3 Plus is infrared-only and costs about $370 less.

Updated October 30, 2026

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EINSTAR 2

8.4

Best for Hobbyists scanning replacement parts and props at a desk

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Revopoint

Revopoint POP 3 Plus

8.2

Best for Budget desk scanning of busts, toys and medium-sized parts

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Which should you buy?

Choose the EINSTAR 2 if you scan mechanical parts, dark plastics or shiny metal: blue laser lines cope with them far better. Choose the POP 3 Plus if your budget is tight and you scan organic shapes like busts, toys and figurines, where its geometry is excellent for the price.

Full comparison

Comparison of EINSTAR 2, Revopoint POP 3 Plus
Feature	EINSTAR EINSTAR 2 Top score	Revopoint Revopoint POP 3 Plus
Overall score	8.4	8.2
Speed and tracking	8.2	7.9
Accuracy and detail	8.2	8.0
Software and ease of use	8.3	8.5
Value	9.1	8.8
Price (USD)	$899	$526
Best for	Hobbyists scanning replacement parts and props at a desk	Budget desk scanning of busts, toys and medium-sized parts
Pros	17 parallel blue laser lines plus an infrared projector Big store discount: $899 vs $1,249 list Manufacturer says black and reflective parts scan without spray	Detailed geometry: 0.08 mm single-frame accuracy, 0.05 mm point distance One-click Edit produces a printable model quickly 1.5× and 2× zoom for small objects like coins
Cons	Better at general-purpose scanning than ultra-fine detail on small parts Few independent accuracy measurements published so far No crossed-laser mode, unlike the Rockit	Colour texture looks washed out or muddy Small text on a 34 mm coin did not fully resolve Optional dual-axis turntable needs manual repositioning; models can fall at full tilt
Specifications
Technology	17 parallel blue laser lines + infrared projector	Dual-camera infrared structured light
Use cases	Small to large objects, people (infrared mode)	—
Texture camera	Colour, lower resolution than Rockit	—
Software	EINSTAR StarVision	Revo Scan 5
Bundles	Scanner $899 · + EXModel Personal $1,124 · + Accessories Pro Kit $1,298	—
Refurbished	$799 on the official store	—
Accuracy	—	Single-frame up to 0.08 mm; 0.05 mm point distance
Speed	—	Up to 18 fps
Object size	—	20 × 20 × 20 mm to 2 × 2 × 2 m
Working distance	—	150–400 mm
Connectivity	—	USB, Wi-Fi
Export	—	PLY, OBJ, STL, ASC, 3MF, GLTF, FBX
Price	—	Standard $526 · Advanced $611
Links	Read review Check price at EINSTAR	Read review Check price at Revopoint