ELEGOO has launched the M1 Ultra, its first all-in-one smart 3D scanner, moving the Chinese 3D printing brand into a new product category. The scanner went on sale on October 29, 2026, at a retail price of $1,699, with an early-bird price of $1,599 available through November 12.
The company is positioning the M1 Ultra for professional work in customization, reverse engineering, education, digital archiving and other creative projects. Kevin Wang, co-founder and vice president of ELEGOO, said the device is intended to combine precision, versatility and workflow efficiency in one integrated solution, and to make advanced 3D scanning more accessible. Wang also described the launch as a step in expanding ELEGOO’s 3D creation ecosystem and connecting physical and digital objects.
Accuracy and capture hardware
ELEGOO rates the M1 Ultra’s blue-laser scanning accuracy at up to 0.02 mm, with volumetric accuracy of 0.02 mm + 0.06 mm/m. The company calls this level of precision metrology-grade. To support consistent results, the scanner uses an all-glass optical system, intelligent temperature compensation and high-precision camera calibration. Global-shutter cameras are intended to reduce motion blur and distortion during scanning.
The M1 Ultra also captures color. It offers 24-bit full-color texture mapping with image signal processing optimization, so users can record an object’s geometry and visual appearance.
Five modes for different objects
The scanner provides five modes. A 34-line blue laser mode is aimed at medium-to-large objects, while a 7-line blue laser mode is designed to capture fine details on small-to-medium parts. A single-line blue laser mode targets deep holes, narrow gaps and other hard-to-reach areas. An infrared structured light mode covers face, body and object scanning. A fifth, marker-free blue laser mode is available for surfaces where applying markers is not practical.
ELEGOO says the scanner supports objects from 5 × 5 × 5 mm³ up to 4,000 × 4,000 × 4,000 mm³. It can also scan black and metallic surfaces without coating powder, which the company says provides more flexibility across materials and environments.
Portable design and software workflow
The M1 Ultra is built for use in different environments. A 3-inch HD touchscreen allows operation on the device, and Wi-Fi 6 supports wireless scanning. Its 4,800 mAh swappable battery provides up to 1.5 hours of wireless scanning, according to ELEGOO, and the handheld body is designed to be lightweight and ergonomic.
The scanner works with ELEGOO SCAN software, which is intended to simplify the path from capture to a usable 3D model. Guided setup, tracking assistance and multi-scan alignment support the scanning process, while automated one-click processing handles mesh wrapping, mesh optimization and color mapping. Scan data can be exported in STL, OBJ, PLY and ASC formats for use in compatible third-party software.
Pricing and competitive context
Standard retail prices are $1,699, €1,699, £1,399, CAD 2,399 and ¥299,999. During the early-bird period from October 29 to November 12, prices are $1,599, €1,599, £1,319, CAD 2,299 and ¥284,999.
The M1 Ultra enters a market where consumer 3D printing companies are widening their product portfolios. Creality used IFA 2026 in Berlin to introduce a lineup spanning multicolor printing, filament recycling, resin printing, 3D scanning, laser processing and 3D printed footwear. That lineup included the Pika 3D scanner, a 260 g portable device that uses a seven-line blue laser and near-infrared scanning, with accuracy to 0.03 mm and scan speeds up to 110 fps.
Other suppliers are also pushing professional features toward lower price points. Revopoint’s Trackit SR wireless 3D scanner offers marker-free optical tracking metrology, with single-frame accuracy of 0.02 mm and three scanning modes, including a Deep Hole Mode that uses a single blue laser line. 3DMakerpro has focused on ease of use with the Toucan, an all-in-one scanner that lets users scan, edit and fuse complete 3D models without a computer.
As consumer brands add scanning to their portfolios, capturing objects is becoming part of the same workflow as making them. ELEGOO is now competing on both sides of that workflow.