ELEGOO has launched the M1 Ultra, its first all-in-one smart 3D scanner, taking the Chinese 3D printing brand into a new product category. The device 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.
ELEGOO is positioning the scanner for professional work in customization, reverse engineering, education, digital archiving and other creative projects. The company says the M1 Ultra is intended to combine precision, versatility and an efficient scan-to-model workflow in one integrated package. Kevin Wang, co-founder and vice president of ELEGOO, said 3D scanning opens new ways to capture and work with physical objects, and described the launch as a step in expanding the company's 3D creation ecosystem and linking physical and digital workflows.
Accuracy and capture hardware
For projects that depend on dimensional accuracy, ELEGOO quotes blue-laser scanning accuracy of up to 0.02 mm and volumetric accuracy of 0.02 mm plus 0.06 mm per meter. The company describes this level of precision as metrology-grade. The scanner uses an all-glass optical system, intelligent temperature compensation and high-precision camera calibration. Global-shutter cameras are included to reduce motion blur and distortion during scanning.
The M1 Ultra also captures color. It supports 24-bit full-color texture mapping with image signal processing optimization, so users can record an object's geometry and surface appearance together.
Five scanning modes
The scanner offers five modes for different object sizes and surface conditions:
- A 34-line blue laser mode for medium-to-large objects.
- A 7-line blue laser mode for fine details on small-to-medium parts.
- A single-line blue laser mode for deep holes, narrow gaps and other hard-to-reach areas.
- An infrared structured light mode for faces, bodies and objects.
- A marker-free blue laser mode for surfaces where applying markers is not practical.
The system supports objects from 5 × 5 × 5 mm³ to 4,000 × 4,000 × 4,000 mm³. ELEGOO also says it can scan black and metallic surfaces without coating powder, which broadens the materials and environments it can handle.
Portable design and software
The M1 Ultra is designed for use in different workspaces. 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, while the handheld body is described as lightweight and ergonomic.
ELEGOO SCAN software handles the path from capture to a usable model. Guided setup, tracking assistance and multi-scan alignment are intended to simplify scanning, while automated one-click processing manages mesh wrapping, mesh optimization and color mapping. Scan data can be exported in STL, OBJ, PLY and ASC formats for compatible third-party software and downstream design, modeling or manufacturing work.
Pricing and market 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 launch places ELEGOO in a segment where other consumer 3D printing companies are expanding beyond printers. Creality used IFA 2026 in Berlin to present a lineup spanning multicolor printing, filament recycling, resin printing, 3D scanning, laser processing and 3D printed footwear; its Pika 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. 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 is designed to let users scan, edit and fuse complete models without a computer.
For ELEGOO, the M1 Ultra extends a product ecosystem already built around 3D printing. It also reflects a broader move among consumer-focused brands to make object capture part of the same workflow as object creation.