TRIOS 5 vs Medit i900
Verdict. TRIOS 5 leads on the overall Data Index (7.5 vs 7.2). On the 3 axes where both have evidence, TRIOS 5 wins 1, Medit i900 wins 0 and 2 are tied. Clearest gaps: spec disclosure (TRIOS 5 5.0 vs 3.3).
Table view
| Axis | TRIOS 5 | Medit i900 |
|---|---|---|
| Openness | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Regulatory | 6.0 | no data |
| Price clarity | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 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 8.0 tie
- Spec disclosure 5.0 vs 3.3 TRIOS 5
- Accuracy evidence – vs – no data
TRIOS 5 or Medit i900: which should you choose?
Both are open scanners with no mandatory subscription, so the comparison is mostly about price and support.
Medit i900 lists at $19,999 for the wired i900 classic and $22,999 for the wireless Mobility, with $6,000 off for trade-ins through December 31, 2026. Medit Link software is free. The wired i900 weighs 165 g, among the lightest wands available. Dealer support and training vary by dealer.
TRIOS 5 is listed from $25,900 and is wireless at 299 g including the battery. The first year of TRIOS Care is included; after that it costs $219 a month for support, warranty and express replacement, or you can drop to the free TRIOS Only tier and keep scanning.
Both export open STL and PLY files to any lab. If price is the main factor, especially with a trade-in, the i900 saves $6,000 or more. If you want wireless scanning with an optional, clearly priced service plan from the scanner maker, TRIOS 5 is the safer route.
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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
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
| TRIOS 5 | Medit i900 | |
|---|---|---|
| Data Index | 7.5 | 7.2 |
| Category rank | #3 of 20 · Intraoral scanners | #4 of 20 · Intraoral scanners |
| List price | $25,900 | $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 | 2022 | — |
| Markets | US | — |
| Data completeness | 91% | 73% |
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
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 TRIOS 5 better than Medit i900?
TRIOS 5 leads on the overall Data Index (7.5 vs 7.2). On the 3 axes where both have evidence, TRIOS 5 wins 1, Medit i900 wins 0 and 2 are tied. Clearest gaps: spec disclosure (TRIOS 5 5.0 vs 3.3).