Intraoral scanners · head-to-head
Aoralscan 3 vs Medit i900
Verdict. Aoralscan 3 leads on the overall Data Index (7.5 vs 7.2). On the 3 axes where both have evidence, Aoralscan 3 wins 1, Medit i900 wins 0 and 2 are tied. Clearest gaps: price clarity (Aoralscan 3 9.0 vs 8.0).
Aoralscan 3Medit i900
Table view
| Axis | Aoralscan 3 | Medit i900 |
|---|---|---|
| Openness | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Regulatory | no data | no data |
| Price clarity | 9.0 | 8.0 |
| Spec disclosure | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Accuracy evidence | no data | no data |
Axis by axis
- Openness 10.0 vs 10.0 tie
- Regulatory – vs – no data
- Price clarity 9.0 vs 8.0 Aoralscan 3
- Spec disclosure 3.3 vs 3.3 tie
- Accuracy evidence – vs – no data
What our reviews say
Medit i900
Medit's flagship: a very light, open scanner with free software and no subscription, from about $20,000 list, less with trade-in. The value choice among premium scanners.
Strengths- MSRP $19,999 for i900 classic and $22,999 for i900 Mobility, $6,000 less for owners trading in through 2026
- No subscription; Medit Link software is free
- Very light: 165 g for the wired i900
- Three versions with different handling and prices can confuse buyers
- No near-infrared caries imaging
- Dealer support and training vary
Side by side
| Aoralscan 3 | Medit i900 | |
|---|---|---|
| Data Index | 7.5 | 7.2 |
| Category rank | #2 of 20 · Intraoral scanners | #4 of 20 · Intraoral scanners |
| List price | $10,999 | $19,999 |
| Pricing transparency | Public starting price | Public starting price |
| Subscription required | No | No |
| Open export | Yes | Yes |
| Type | Intraoral scanner | Intraoral scanner |
| In market since | 2021 | — |
| Data completeness | 91% | 73% |
Choose Medit i900 if…
- Practices that want premium scan quality without a subscription
- Clinicians who want the lightest wand: 165 g for the wired i900
- Offices that send scans to many labs and aligner companies
FAQ
Is Aoralscan 3 better than Medit i900?
Aoralscan 3 leads on the overall Data Index (7.5 vs 7.2). On the 3 axes where both have evidence, Aoralscan 3 wins 1, Medit i900 wins 0 and 2 are tied. Clearest gaps: price clarity (Aoralscan 3 9.0 vs 8.0).