ELEGOO, known for consumer 3D printers, has launched its first handheld 3D scanner, the M1 Ultra, on 29 October 2026. It has a built-in touchscreen, wireless operation and a swappable battery, and works with the company's ELEGOO SCAN software. The retail price is EUR 1,699, with an early bird price of EUR 1,599 until 12 November.
Key facts
First ELEGOO 3D scanner, available from 29 October 2026
Retail EUR 1,699; early bird EUR 1,599 until 12 November
About 1.5 hours cordless scanning on a 4,800 mAh battery
Exports STL, OBJ, PLY and ASC
What does the M1 Ultra offer?
The scanner is handheld and operated on the device through a small HD touchscreen. It connects over Wi-Fi 6 and runs on a swappable 4,800 mAh battery, rated for about 1.5 hours of cordless scanning. ELEGOO positions it for design projects, documenting objects and gathering data for later digital work.
How does the software workflow run?
ELEGOO SCAN guides setup, assists tracking and aligns several scans. A single automated step then builds the mesh, optimises it and applies colour. Data can be exported as STL, OBJ, PLY and ASC for use in third-party software.
What does it cost?
Retail price is USD 1,699, EUR 1,699 or GBP 1,399. An early bird price of EUR 1,599 applies from 29 October to 12 November. The company states that the launch extends its 3D creation ecosystem beyond printers.
What it means
For small manufacturers, scanners in this price class lower the entry cost for reverse engineering, fit checks and documenting legacy parts. The reports give no accuracy figures, so suitability for tolerance-critical or inspection work cannot be judged yet and would need verification. Scanned meshes also usually need cleaning before design or printing. The launch follows other vendors entering handheld scanning, including Bambu Lab's planned S1 and Creality's Pika.
Frequently asked questions
When is the ELEGOO M1 Ultra available and at what price?
It is available from 29 October 2026 at EUR 1,699, USD 1,699 or GBP 1,399. An early bird price of EUR 1,599 runs until 12 November.
Which file formats does ELEGOO SCAN export?
It exports STL, OBJ, PLY and ASC files for use in compatible third-party software.
