Intraoral scanners · head-to-head
TRIOS 5 vs Aoralscan 3
Verdict. TRIOS 5 and Aoralscan 3 are level on the overall Data Index (7.5 vs 7.5). On the 3 axes where both have evidence, TRIOS 5 wins 1, Aoralscan 3 wins 1 and 1 is tied. Clearest gaps: spec disclosure (TRIOS 5 5.0 vs 3.3) and price clarity (Aoralscan 3 9.0 vs 8.0).
TRIOS 5Aoralscan 3
Table view
| Axis | TRIOS 5 | Aoralscan 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Openness | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Regulatory | 6.0 | no data |
| Price clarity | 8.0 | 9.0 |
| Spec disclosure | 5.0 | 3.3 |
| Accuracy evidence | no data | no data |
Axis by axis
- Openness 10.0 vs 10.0 tie
- Regulatory 6.0 vs – no data
- Price clarity 8.0 vs 9.0 Aoralscan 3
- Spec disclosure 5.0 vs 3.3 TRIOS 5
- Accuracy evidence – vs – no data
What our reviews say
TRIOS 5
A light wireless scanner with a published price of about $26,000, open export and no mandatory subscription after year one.
Strengths- Published price: $25,900 on the product page when we checked
- No subscription required after the first year: owners can move to the free TRIOS Only tier
- Wireless, 299 g including battery, with three batteries supplied
- Two different prices on 3Shape's own pages ($25,900 and $26,700)
- TRIOS Care costs $219 a month after year one if you want support, warranty and express replacement
- Some planning software is a paid add-on
Side by side
| TRIOS 5 | Aoralscan 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Data Index | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Category rank | #3 of 20 · Intraoral scanners | #2 of 20 · Intraoral scanners |
| List price | $25,900 | $10,999 |
| Pricing transparency | Public starting price | Public starting price |
| Subscription required | No | No |
| Open export | Yes | Yes |
| Type | Intraoral scanner | Intraoral scanner |
| In market since | 2022 | 2021 |
| Markets | US | — |
| Data completeness | 91% | 91% |
Choose TRIOS 5 if…
- Practices that want a premium scanner without being tied to one aligner brand or lab
- Buyers who want to see the price and options before talking to a dealer
- Offices that value wireless scanning and simple infection control
FAQ
Is TRIOS 5 better than Aoralscan 3?
TRIOS 5 and Aoralscan 3 are level on the overall Data Index (7.5 vs 7.5). On the 3 axes where both have evidence, TRIOS 5 wins 1, Aoralscan 3 wins 1 and 1 is tied. Clearest gaps: spec disclosure (TRIOS 5 5.0 vs 3.3) and price clarity (Aoralscan 3 9.0 vs 8.0).