Comparison · direct decision support
3DMakerpro Mole vs Lynx
A multispectral scanner for varied surfaces compared with a larger-range option for bigger objects and general capture.
Quick decision
Where each machine fits
3DMakerpro
Choose Mole if…
- NIR light is intended for dark-object scanning
- Stated 0.05 mm accuracy and 0.1 mm resolution
Watch for
- Colour texture and mobile scanning need optional hardware
- Fine, reflective and transparent features still need preparation
3DMakerpro
Choose Lynx if…
- Stated object range begins at 100 mm and reaches 2,000 mm
- Long working distance suits larger objects
Watch for
- Colour texture and mobile scanning require optional hardware
- Published accuracy is a best-case figure that depends on the object and conditions
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Verified differences
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| Decision point | Mole | Lynx |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | $649 | $459 |
| Estimated setup allowance | $50–$500 | $50–$500 |
| Scanning technology | Near-infrared structured light | Near-infrared structured light |
| Best stated accuracy | 0.05 mm | 0.1 mm |
| Best stated resolution | 0.1 mm | 0.3 mm |
| Standalone use | No | No |
| Color capture | Yes | Yes |
| Export formats | STL, OBJ, PLY, ASC | STL, OBJ, PLY, ASC |
| Software | JMStudio | JMStudio |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Ventilation | not required | not required |
| Warranty check | Terms vary by seller and market; confirm coverage, return location and shipping costs before purchase. | Terms vary by seller and market; confirm coverage, return location and shipping costs before purchase. |
| Best suited to | medium objects, reverse engineering, 3D printing, dark objects | large objects, car parts, body scanning, reverse engineering |
| Strongest case | NIR light is intended for dark-object scanning | Stated object range begins at 100 mm and reaches 2,000 mm |
| Main limitation | Colour texture and mobile scanning need optional hardware | Colour texture and mobile scanning require optional hardware |
| Record checked | 2026-10-08 | 2026-10-08 |
Reference prices exclude some accessories, extraction and market-specific costs. Published accuracy and resolution are manufacturer figures, not our test results.
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Sources used
- 3DMakerpro Mole: 3DMakerpro Mole product pageofficial · checked 2026-10-08
- 3DMakerpro Mole: Tom's Hardware Mole hands-on reviewindependent · checked 2026-10-08
- 3DMakerpro Lynx: 3DMakerpro Lynx product pageofficial · checked 2026-10-08
- 3DMakerpro Lynx: Clever Creations Lynx reviewindependent · checked 2026-10-08