# Metro X compared to Pop4, scanning monster clay and smaller models / pcbs

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**Category:** Discussions\
**Tags:** metrox, pop4\
**Created:** [June 27, 2026, 2:53pm UTC](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/t/metro-x-compared-to-pop4-scanning-monster-clay-and-smaller-models-pcbs/43253 "2026-06-27T14:53:50Z")\
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**Author:** ![faulty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/65b543/32.png) [@faulty](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/u/faulty)\
**Post date:** [June 27, 2026, 2:53pm UTC](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/t/metro-x-compared-to-pop4-scanning-monster-clay-and-smaller-models-pcbs/43253/1 "2026-06-27T14:53:50Z")

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Hi there, hope everyone is doing well.

I had a quick question in regards to the Metro X vs the Pop4.  
My main use case would be scanning sculptures produced in monster clay (around 1Mx1Mx1M in size) which contain detailed surface finishes, as well as possibly smallish PCBs (enough i can use there dimensions in cad), and i am wondering which scanner would be most appropriate.

I assume both would work well, but i was thinking if for example the X would really be worth the extra price. I don’t see myself scanning anything that needs colour or people.

This would be the first scanner i have used, beyond photogrammetry and the basic lidar scanner on a iPhone.

Thanks for you help  
-F

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**Author:** ![PUTV](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.revopoint3d.com/putv/32/15302_2.png) [@PUTV](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/u/PUTV)\
**Post date:** [June 27, 2026, 3:48pm UTC](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/t/metro-x-compared-to-pop4-scanning-monster-clay-and-smaller-models-pcbs/43253/2 "2026-06-27T15:48:45Z")

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Hi @faulty

I would go with POP 4 , it have great Hybrid and VCSEL mode and it handle any color materiał , MetroX use Full Field with blue light than can be very picky on some materials and color and need lots of features to be scanned proper . So for sculpture at that size definitely POP 4 , POP 4 can even scan flat pictures and don’t need markers for tracking in it’s 3 modes so more versatile in your case with good accuracy .