Tom's Hardware Verdict

The Elegoo M1 Ultra has a lot going for it, but it is not a standalone system. You’ll need to combine it with a powerful laptop to process the scanning data into anything useful. The good news it can be tethered via Wi-Fi.

Reasons to buy

+ Easy to calibrate

+ Long battery life

+ Onboard screen

Reasons to avoid

- Turntable not included

- Most projects require multiple scans

- Needs a high end laptop for best results

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The M1 Ultra is Elegoo’s first entry into the 3D scanner market. It is a feature-rich scanner with five scanning modes, four blue light laser modes, and a NIR binocular structured light mode. Most importantly, the scanner has a 3-in color touch screen and long battery life.…