Intraoral Scanners Compared 2026: Medit, PANDA, BLZ, Elf
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Medit i600, i700, i900 vs PANDA vs AoralScan Elf vs BLZ INO200 vs GScan IQ vs BSM M5 Pro: intraoral scanners compared for 2026

Eight scanners all stocked at USDD. Different price points, different ecosystems, all open STL. Here's the honest head-to-head from techs who train clinics on each.

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Medit i900

Medit flagship + mature software ecosystem + open STL
Medit i900 intraoral scanner
Why highlighted: Medit flagship, strong AI features, mature ecosystem
Subscription: Medit Link (free)
Audience: Practices buying into a full digital ecosystem
By brand

Medit, PANDA, Shining 3D, Gusrom & BSM: six scanner brands compared at US Dental Depot

Every model below is stocked at US Dental Depot. Specifications come from each product's own listing or from the manufacturer.

Medit i600 intraoral scanner

Medit i600

Medit's entry model. Same body and optics as the i700, without HD mode, UV-C tip disinfection or remote control.
Brand: Medit (KR)
Weight: 245 g
Subscription: Medit Link (free)
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Medit i700 intraoral scanner

Medit i700

The i600 body with HD scan mode, UV-C tip disinfection and remote control mode added.
Brand: Medit (KR)
Weight: 245 g
Subscription: Medit Link (free)
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Medit i900

Medit i900

Medit's flagship, strong AI features, mature software ecosystem, mid-range subscription model.
Brand: Medit (KR)
Weight: 165 g
Subscription: Medit Link (free)
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PANDA Smart intraoral scanner

PANDA Smart

USDD's most-recommended scanner. Lightest wand, no subscription, true open STL.
Brand: PANDA (CN)
Weight: 138 g
Subscription: None
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AoralScan Elf

AoralScan Elf

Shining 3D's wireless wand, cord-free workflow, AI-assisted scanning, mature 3rd-party integrations.
Brand: Shining 3D (CN)
Wireless: Yes
Subscription: Optional
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BLZ INO200 intraoral scanner

BLZ INO200

Entry-level AI-assisted wand with the deepest scan range here at 25 mm, and autoclavable tips reusable up to 100 times.
Brand: BLZ Dental (CN)
Weight: 270 g
Subscription: Not published
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GUSROM GScan IQ intraoral scanner

GUSROM GScan IQ

Powder-free handheld wand, 145 g excluding cable, dynamic-staring capture at 24 fps with a stated precision of 6 microns.
Brand: GUSROM (CN)
Weight: 145 g
Subscription: Not published
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BSM M5 Pro intraoral scanner

BSM M5 Pro

Besmile's wand at 167 g including tip, 0 to 20 mm depth of field, powder-free capture at 24 fps with a stated precision of 6 microns.
Brand: BSM Dental (CN)
Weight: 167 g
Subscription: Not published
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Specs side by side

Intraoral scanner specs compared: all eight models stocked at US Dental Depot

Featured column is the PANDA Smart, USDD's most-recommended scanner for general practice.

Swipe the table sideways to compare all eight scanners.

Medit i600Medit i700Medit i900PANDA SmartAoralScan ElfBLZ INO200GUSROM GScan IQBSM M5 Pro
OriginSouth KoreaSouth KoreaSouth KoreaChinaChinaChinaChinaChina
Weight245 g245 g165 g138 g~190 g wireless270 g145 g167 g
Full-arch scan––~55 s~50 s~60 s<40 s~60 s–
WirelessNoNoNoNoYesNoNoNo
SubscriptionMedit Link (free)Medit Link (free)Medit Link (free)NoneOptionalNot publishedNot publishedNot published
OutputSTL, PLY, OBJSTL, PLY, OBJSTL, PLY, OBJSTL, PLY, OBJSTL, PLYSTL, PLY, OBJSTL, PLYSTL, PLY, PTY, OBJ
Price band$$$$$$$$$$$$$
USDD pick forFirst Medit scannerHD and UV-C upgradeEcosystem buyersMost GPsWireless workflowDeep 25 mm marginsLightest corded wandPowder-free at 167 g

Medit i600 and i700 share the same body and optics. The i700 adds HD scan mode, UV-C tip disinfection and remote control mode. A dash means the figure is not published by the manufacturer or by US Dental Depot; we do not estimate specifications. Call (954) 874-6325 and a US Dental Depot technician will confirm it.

Trading in a scanner? Medit runs Trade-Up and Competitor Trade-In programs

Want a side-by-side demo? We can demo any of them remote in one 30-min session.

Honest trade-offs

Medit vs PANDA vs Shining 3D Pros and Trade-offs

What each scanner actually gives you, from USDD trainers who onboard clinics on each one.

Medit i900

Pros
  • Most mature software ecosystem (Medit Link)
  • Strong AI scan optimization features
  • Excellent third-party CAD integration
Trade-offs
  • Fewer open-STL options than the wired entry models
  • Medit Link cloud subscription pushed in newer workflows
  • Top of the price band in this comparison

PANDA Smart

Pros
  • Lightest wand in the comparison, 138 g
  • No subscription, ever
  • True open STL output
  • Best price-to-performance ratio
Trade-offs
  • Newer brand, smaller third-party software ecosystem
  • Wired (USB-C cord)
  • No built-in AI restoration design

AoralScan Elf

Pros
  • Truly wireless, no cord drag during scans
  • AI-assisted scanning reduces operator burden
  • Solid Shining 3D ecosystem (Aoralscan family)
Trade-offs
  • Battery management: keep spares charged
  • Wireless can drop connection in EMI-heavy clinics
  • Less-mature software vs. Medit
By scenario

Which Scanner Should You Buy? 6 Common Scenarios

Recommendations based on the practice profiles USDD sees every week.

First-time digital practice
Switching from PVS impressions, want simplest workflow
PANDA Smart, lowest barrier, no subscription, learns in a day. Open STL means no lock-in if you want to upgrade later.
→ PANDA Smart
High-volume GP
10+ scans/day, wrist fatigue matters
Lightest wand wins. PANDA Smart at 138 g vs the Medit i600 and i700 at 245 g = a full case lighter per arch.
→ PANDA Smart
Ecosystem buyer
Already using exocad/3Shape, want best CAD integration
Medit's mature software ecosystem and Medit Link give you the deepest integrations.
→ Medit i900
Wireless-first practice
Open-bay layout, cord management painful
AoralScan Elf is the only truly wireless option. Keep spare batteries charged.
→ AoralScan Elf
Ortho-only practice
Aligner cases, full-arch scans only
Speed + wrist comfort matter most. PANDA Smart wins on both.
→ PANDA Smart
Multi-location DSO
Same scanner across N locations
PANDA Smart at volume pricing + no subscription = lowest TCO across multiple offices.
→ PANDA Smart fleet
USDD advantage

Why Buy Intraoral Scanners from US Dental Depot

U.S. stock, U.S. support, U.S. service, plus financing, training and parts inventory under one roof.

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All 3 stocked U.S.

USDD warehouses every scanner brand here in Florida. Next-day shipping, same-day training calls.

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Brand-neutral advice

USDD sells all of them, so we recommend based on your actual fit, not on which brand we're pushing this month.

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Training & onboarding

Every scanner sold includes remote training. Get scanning real cases in week one with USDD's support team.

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