Medit i900 vs TRIOS 6
Verdict. TRIOS 6 leads on the overall Data Index (8.2 vs 7.2). On the 3 axes where both have evidence, Medit i900 wins 0, TRIOS 6 wins 2 and 1 is tied. Clearest gaps: spec disclosure (TRIOS 6 8.3 vs 3.3) and price clarity (TRIOS 6 9.0 vs 8.0).
Table view
| Axis | Medit i900 | TRIOS 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Openness | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Regulatory | no data | 6.0 |
| Price clarity | 8.0 | 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 8.0 vs 9.0 TRIOS 6
- Spec disclosure 3.3 vs 8.3 TRIOS 6
- 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
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
| Medit i900 | TRIOS 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Data Index | 7.2 | 8.2 |
| Category rank | #4 of 20 · Intraoral scanners | #1 of 20 · Intraoral scanners |
| List price | $19,999 | $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 | — | 2025 |
| Markets | — | EU |
| Data completeness | 73% | 100% |
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
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 Medit i900 better than TRIOS 6?
TRIOS 6 leads on the overall Data Index (8.2 vs 7.2). On the 3 axes where both have evidence, Medit i900 wins 0, TRIOS 6 wins 2 and 1 is tied. Clearest gaps: spec disclosure (TRIOS 6 8.3 vs 3.3) and price clarity (TRIOS 6 9.0 vs 8.0).