Revopoint · 3D Scanners
Revopoint MINI 2 review: the small-object specialist
A 175 g blue-light scanner with 0.02 mm precision for coins, jewellery, figurines and small parts. Superb geometry on small things; poor colour and no use for large objects.
Very good
Best for Jewellery, miniatures, coins and small mechanical parts
List price$746
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Preview review. Compiled from manufacturer specifications and published information. We will update the scores after hands-on testing.
Our verdict
The MINI 2 does one thing brilliantly: detailed geometry of small objects. 3DSourced’s scans of a bust, a resin figure and a marble-run piece printed out almost identical to the originals, and it scored 4.5/5. Colour is weak, it is indoor-only and it is not meant for anything bigger than about 30 cm. For jewellery, miniatures and small parts, it is the most detailed scanner here under $800.
What we like
- Blue structured light: 0.02 mm precision, 0.02 mm point distance
- Scans objects as small as 10 × 10 × 10 mm
- Test prints of scanned figures and parts were almost identical
- Setup in about 10 minutes; generous kit with turntable and case
- Light (175 g) with USB-C and Wi-Fi 6
What could be better
- Poor colour capture; a Lego figure scan was described as disappointing
- Indoor only; not recommended for scanning people
- Built for small objects: about 30 cm is the practical limit
- Dark and reflective surfaces need spray
Score breakdown
Overall = 35% Speed and tracking + 25% Accuracy and detail + 20% Software and ease of use + 20% Value. How we test
What is it?
Most handheld scanners are generalists. The MINI 2 is a specialist: blue structured light with a very short working distance (120–250 mm), tuned for detail on objects from a 1 cm cube up to about 30 cm. Think rings, coins, keys, fossils, miniatures and small machined parts.
The Standard Edition costs $746 and the Advanced Edition $836 on the official store at the time of writing.
Technical overview
- Precision: up to 0.02 mm single-frame; accuracy up to 0.05 mm.
- Point distance: up to 0.02 mm, finer than most scanners here.
- Speed: up to 16 fps.
- Size: 132 × 53 × 36 mm, 175 g.
- Indoor only: blue structured light is not designed for sunlight, and the flashing light makes it unsuitable for scanning people.
Setup
3DSourced had it running in no more than 10 minutes, with a spin-and-flip calibration. The kit includes a mini turntable, calibration board, marker topper and mat, tripod phone holder and a hard-shell case.
Real-world scanning
3DSourced (March 2024):
- Agrippa bust (included): hair and eyes captured; the printed copy was pretty similar to the original.
- Resin figure: two merged scans gave a faithful recreation, with slightly less detail than the original.
- Marble-run track piece: almost identical; the slicer had no trouble.
- Lego figure in colour: disappointing, with major alignment issues and poor colour.
3DVF (in a Revopoint-sponsored article) scanned a seashell, a fossil, a key, a dental mould and a coin under 2.5 cm, and concluded the MINI 2 excels at geometry, not high-resolution textures.
Processing in Revo Scan was mostly done in under two minutes, though load times were long.
Tips from testers
- Spray dark or reflective surfaces.
- Use Single Shot mode for tiny parts.
- Put modelling clay around symmetrical objects to help tracking.
- Use the marker topper and mat for featureless parts.
MINI 2 vs the rivals
- vs Seal ($649): also blue light for small objects, cheaper, with a measured 0.02 mm deviation in one test. The MINI 2 has a finer point distance and a more mature software ecosystem. See MINI 2 vs Seal.
- vs Revopoint POP 4 ($755): far more versatile for larger objects, but less detail on tiny things.
- vs Revopoint MIRACO ($1,349): for people and big objects, as 3DSourced and 3DVF both suggest.
Price and value
At $746 it is not cheap for a scanner limited to small objects, but nothing else in this guide resolves fine detail as well at the price.
Final thoughts
If most of what you scan fits in your hand, the MINI 2 is the right tool. If not, buy a POP 4 instead.
Sources
Full specifications
| Technology | Dual-camera blue structured light, Class 1 |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | Single-frame precision 0.02 mm; accuracy 0.05 mm |
| Point distance | Up to 0.02 mm |
| Speed | Up to 16 fps |
| Working distance | 120–250 mm (capture area 52 × 64 mm at 120 mm) |
| Object size | From 10 × 10 × 10 mm, up to about 30 cm |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi 6 (phone needs a power bank) |
| Weight | 175 g |
| Price | Standard $746 · Advanced $836 |
| Released | 2024 |
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