Aoralscan 3 vs TRIOS 6
Verdict. TRIOS 6 leads on the overall Data Index (8.2 vs 7.5). On the 3 axes where both have evidence, Aoralscan 3 wins 0, TRIOS 6 wins 1 and 2 are tied. Clearest gaps: spec disclosure (TRIOS 6 8.3 vs 3.3).
Table view
| Axis | Aoralscan 3 | TRIOS 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Openness | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Regulatory | no data | 6.0 |
| Price clarity | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Spec disclosure | 3.3 | 8.3 |
| Accuracy evidence | no data | no data |
Axis by axis
- Openness 10.0 vs 10.0 tie
- Regulatory – vs 6.0 no data
- Price clarity 9.0 vs 9.0 tie
- Spec disclosure 3.3 vs 8.3 TRIOS 6
- Accuracy evidence – vs – no data
Aoralscan 3 or TRIOS 6: which should you choose?
The gap is $16,901: Aoralscan 3 lists at $10,999 and TRIOS 6 at $27,900 (or $573 a month). Both export open files and neither requires a subscription, so the extra money buys 3Shape's newest hardware and ecosystem.
TRIOS 6 adds hyperspectral capture with white, blue and near-infrared light and the Dx Plus AI aid; 3Shape states up to 110% higher scan resolution than earlier TRIOS. Dx Plus availability varies by country, and proximal caries visualization is not AI-detected. Aoralscan 3 (Shining 3D, in market since 2021) discloses far fewer specifications.
Buy TRIOS 6 if diagnostic imaging and patient communication are part of why you scan. Buy Aoralscan 3 if you want clean open scans at less than half the price. In both cases confirm US clearance for the exact model, the local dealer and the loaner policy. See our TRIOS 6 review.
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What our reviews say
TRIOS 6
3Shape's flagship scanner: TRIOS 5's light wireless design plus hyperspectral imaging and the Dx Plus AI aid, from $27,900 with no mandatory subscription after year one.
Strengths- Published price: from $27,900, or $573 a month
- Hyperspectral capture with white, blue and near-infrared light
- Up to 110% higher scan resolution than earlier TRIOS, according to 3Shape
- $2,000 more than TRIOS 5 on list price
- Dx Plus availability and indications vary by country
- Proximal caries visualization is not AI-detected, per 3Shape
Side by side
| Aoralscan 3 | TRIOS 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Data Index | 7.5 | 8.2 |
| Category rank | #2 of 21 · Intraoral scanners | #1 of 21 · Intraoral scanners |
| List price | $10,999 | $27,900 |
| 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 | 2025 |
| Markets | — | EU |
| Data completeness | 91% | 100% |
Choose TRIOS 6 if…
- Practices that want the newest 3Shape scanner with built-in diagnostic imaging
- Offices that value open files and freedom from a single aligner brand
- Clinicians who use scans for patient education and monitoring
FAQ
Is Aoralscan 3 better than TRIOS 6?
TRIOS 6 leads on the overall Data Index (8.2 vs 7.5). On the 3 axes where both have evidence, Aoralscan 3 wins 0, TRIOS 6 wins 1 and 2 are tied. Clearest gaps: spec disclosure (TRIOS 6 8.3 vs 3.3).