ELEGOO has introduced 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 standard retail price of $1,699, with early-bird pricing 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. ELEGOO describes the device as combining precision, versatility and workflow efficiency in one integrated package.
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 performance, 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, using 24-bit full-color texture mapping with image signal processing optimization. According to ELEGOO, this allows users to record both an object’s geometry and its visual appearance.
Five modes for different objects
The scanner offers five scanning 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 provides an option 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 offers greater flexibility across materials and environments.
Portable body and scan-to-model software
The M1 Ultra is designed for use in different environments. A 3-inch HD touchscreen allows operation directly on the device, and Wi-Fi 6 enables wireless scanning. Its 4,800 mAh swappable battery supports up to 1.5 hours of wireless scanning, while the handheld body is described as lightweight and ergonomic.
The scanner works with ELEGOO SCAN software, which is intended to streamline the path from data capture to a usable 3D model. Guided setup, tracking assistance and multi-scan alignment simplify scanning, according to ELEGOO. Automated one-click processing then handles mesh wrapping, mesh optimization and color mapping. Scan data can be exported in STL, OBJ, PLY and ASC formats for compatible third-party software.
Kevin Wang, co-founder and vice president of ELEGOO, said the M1 Ultra is intended to make advanced 3D scanning more accessible across a wide range of applications and represents a step in expanding the company’s 3D creation ecosystem.
Pricing and market context
Standard retail prices are USD 1,699, EUR 1,699, GBP 1,399, CAD 2,399 and JPY 299,999. From October 29 through November 12, early-bird prices are USD 1,599, EUR 1,599, GBP 1,319, CAD 2,299 and JPY 284,999.
The launch places ELEGOO alongside other consumer 3D printing brands that are extending into scanning. 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. Its Pika 3D scanner uses a seven-line blue laser and near-infrared scanning in a 260 g body, with accuracy to 0.03 mm and scan speeds up to 110 fps.
Other suppliers are also pushing professional-grade 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’s Toucan all-in-one scanner is designed to let users scan, edit and fuse complete 3D models without a computer.
As consumer brands add scanning to their portfolios, capturing physical objects is becoming part of the same workflow as making them. ELEGOO is now competing in both areas.