This is a summary table based on the in-depth CAD/CAM Titans comparison article:
CAD/CAM Scanners Compared
Cerec Omnicam
Scanning Speed
Scanner Size & Weight
Smallest Scanning Head
315 grams
Ergonomic Design
Inbuilt Heater
(Heater is found on the cart)
Full Arch Scanning
Ease of Use
Cerec Omnicam
Design Tools
Automatic Design Proposals
Software Reliability
Configuration Options
Cart
USB
Wireless
Open or Closed Architecture
STL Import
STL Export
Cost
$$$$$
Yearly Fees / Subscriptions
CEREC Club annual subscription
*optional but highly recommended
3Shape TrioS
Scanning Speed
Scanner Size & Weight
Larger Scanning Head
340 grams
Ergonomic Design
Inbuilt Heater
(Helps avoid scanner fogging during scanning)
Full Arch Scanning
Ease of Use
3Shape TrioS
Design Tools
Automatic Design Proposals
Software Reliability
Configuration Options
Cart
USB
Wireless
Open or Closed Architecture
STL Import
STL Export
Cost
$$$
Yearly Fees / Subscriptions
Annual subscription for base system and add-on design modules
Planmeca Emerald
Scanning Speed
Scanner Size & Weight
Largest Scanning Head
240 grams
Ergonomic Design
Inbuilt Heater
(Helps avoid scanner fogging during scanning)
Full Arch Scanning
Ease of Use
Planmeca Emerald
Design Tools
Automatic Design Proposals
Software Reliability
Configuration Options
Cart
USB
Wireless
Open or Closed Architecture
STL Import
STL Export
Cost
$$$
Yearly Fees / Subscriptions
None
CAD/CAM Milling Machines Compared
Cerec MC-XL
Milling Speed
Maintenance Requirements
Low
Milling Quality
Wet or Dry Milling
Wet
Dry
Ease of Use
Cost
$$$$$
Roland DWX-4W
Milling Speed
Maintenance Requirements
High
Milling Quality
Wet or Dry Milling
Wet
Dry
Ease of Use
Cost
$$$
Planmill 40/E4D Mill
Milling Speed
Maintenance Requirements
Medium
Milling Quality
Wet or Dry Milling
Wet
Dry
Ease of Use
Cost
$$$
I have a Dentsply Sirona MC-XL in my Clinic almost 6 years and I am very very satisfied with my equipment.
Glad to hear Sebastião, the CEREC is a great system.