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 retail price of USD 1,699, with early-bird pricing of USD 1,599 available through November 12. ELEGOO is positioning the handheld device for professional work in customization, reverse engineering, education, digital archiving and other creative projects.
Accuracy and capture
The M1 Ultra is designed for projects where dimensional accuracy matters. ELEGOO specifies blue-laser scanning accuracy of up to 0.02 mm and volumetric accuracy of 0.02 mm plus 0.06 mm per meter, a level the company calls metrology-grade. The scanner uses an all-glass optical system, intelligent temperature compensation and high-precision camera calibration, while global-shutter cameras are intended to reduce motion blur and distortion during capture.
It also records color through 24-bit full-color texture mapping with image signal processing optimization, allowing users to capture geometry and surface appearance together.
Five scanning modes
ELEGOO has equipped the M1 Ultra with five modes for different objects and tasks. A 34-line blue laser mode is aimed at medium-to-large objects, while a 7-line blue laser mode is intended to capture fine detail on small-to-medium parts. A single-line blue laser mode addresses deep holes, narrow gaps and other areas that are difficult to reach. An infrared structured-light mode covers face, body and object scanning, and a marker-free blue laser mode provides an option when applying markers is impractical.
The device supports objects ranging from 5 x 5 x 5 mm³ to 4,000 x 4,000 x 4,000 mm³, according to ELEGOO, and can scan black and metallic surfaces without coating powder. That capability, the company says, offers more flexibility across materials and environments.
Portable operation and software
The scanner is built for use in different settings. 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 use, and the handheld body is described as lightweight and ergonomic for transport between workspaces. ELEGOO cites tasks such as capturing components for a design project, documenting physical objects and collecting data for further digital work.
The M1 Ultra works with ELEGOO SCAN software, which guides setup, assists with tracking and aligns multiple scans. 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 compatible third-party software, supporting downstream design, modeling and manufacturing workflows.
Pricing and ecosystem context
Standard retail prices are USD 1,699, EUR 1,699, GBP 1,399, CAD 2,399 and JPY 299,999. Early-bird prices through November 12 are USD 1,599, EUR 1,599, GBP 1,319, CAD 2,299 and JPY 284,999.
Kevin Wang, co-founder and vice president of ELEGOO, said 3D scanning opens new possibilities for capturing and working with physical objects. He said the M1 Ultra aims to combine precision, versatility and workflow efficiency in one integrated solution, making advanced scanning more accessible, and described the launch as a step in expanding ELEGOO’s 3D creation ecosystem and connecting physical and digital worlds.
The launch places ELEGOO alongside other consumer 3D printing brands that are widening their product ranges. Creality used IFA 2026 in Berlin to show 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 scanning features toward lower price points. Revopoint’s Trackit SR wireless scanner offers marker-free optical tracking metrology, 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, digitizing objects is becoming part of the same workflow as making them. With the M1 Ultra, ELEGOO is now competing in both areas.