3DMakerPro Seal 3D Scanner review: highly accurate entry level scanner

This keenly priced 3D scanner boasts one of the best levels of single-frame accuracy around.

3DMakerpro Seal 3D Scanner
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Our Verdict

At this entry-level price, it's really hard to match the Seal 3D Scanner. With a single frame accuracy of 0.01mm and 24-bit colour capabilities, this device boasts a great specification. Despite taking a little while to get familiar with how to get the best out of the scanner, I was generally pleased with the results. I would have liked to have seen the tripod and turntable included as standard, but these have been omitted to keep the overall price down. All in all, this is a solid scanner that is ideal for hobbyists and professionals alike.

For

  • Fantastic accuracy
  • Very affordable
  • Great build quality

Against

  • Low FPS
  • Tripod and turntable are additional extras

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3DMakerpro are no strangers to the 3D scanning market, and with their new Seal 3D Scanner, they are looking to provide an entry-level option alongside the rest of their excellent products. By balancing quality and features, they're managing to offer this at a relatively low price. But don't let that fool you. The price might appeal to enthusiasts, but there's no lack of accuracy with this compact scanner. With 0.01mm single-frame accuracy, 3DMakerpro has achieved a world-first for a consumer-grade device, something that is incredibly impressive given the price point. 

We've tested a range of other 3D scanners, and I'm interested to see how it stacks up against these. To explore other options, check out our round-up of the best 3D scanners

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Object size:Designed for scanning medium-sized objects
Scanning speed:10 fps
Single-frame accuracy:Up to 0.01mm
Compatible OS:Windows10/11 64bit, MacOS12/13, Android 10.0 or later, iOS 15.0 or later
The Verdict
8

out of 10

3DMakerPro Seal 3D Scanner

At this entry-level price, it's really hard to match the Seal 3D Scanner. With a single frame accuracy of 0.01mm and 24-bit colour capabilities, this device boasts a great specification. Despite taking a little while to get familiar with how to get the best out of the scanner, I was generally pleased with the results. I would have liked to have seen the tripod and turntable included as standard, but these have been omitted to keep the overall price down. All in all, this is a solid scanner that is ideal for hobbyists and professionals alike.

Paul Hatton
Writer

Paul is a digital expert. In the 20 years since he graduated with a first-class honours degree in Computer Science, Paul has been actively involved in a variety of different tech and creative industries that make him the go-to guy for reviews, opinion pieces, and featured articles. With a particular love of all things visual, including photography, videography, and 3D visualisation Paul is never far from a camera or other piece of tech that gets his creative juices going. You'll also find his writing in other places, including Creative Bloq, Digital Camera World, and 3D World Magazine. 

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