Intraoral scanners · head-to-head
TRIOS 5 vs Aoralscan ELF
Verdict. TRIOS 5 and Aoralscan ELF are level on the overall Data Index (7.5 vs 7.4). On the 3 axes where both have evidence, TRIOS 5 wins 1, Aoralscan ELF wins 2. Clearest gaps: openness (TRIOS 5 10.0 vs 8.0), spec disclosure (Aoralscan ELF 6.7 vs 5.0), and price clarity (Aoralscan ELF 9.0 vs 8.0).
TRIOS 5Aoralscan ELF
Table view
| Axis | TRIOS 5 | Aoralscan ELF |
|---|---|---|
| Openness | 10.0 | 8.0 |
| Regulatory | 6.0 | no data |
| Price clarity | 8.0 | 9.0 |
| Spec disclosure | 5.0 | 6.7 |
| Accuracy evidence | no data | no data |
Axis by axis
- Openness 10.0 vs 8.0 TRIOS 5
- Regulatory 6.0 vs – no data
- Price clarity 8.0 vs 9.0 Aoralscan ELF
- Spec disclosure 5.0 vs 6.7 Aoralscan ELF
- Accuracy evidence – vs – no data
What our reviews say
TRIOS 5
A light wireless scanner with a published price of about $26,000, open export and no mandatory subscription after year one.
Strengths- Published price: $25,900 on the product page when we checked
- No subscription required after the first year: owners can move to the free TRIOS Only tier
- Wireless, 299 g including battery, with three batteries supplied
- Two different prices on 3Shape's own pages ($25,900 and $26,700)
- TRIOS Care costs $219 a month after year one if you want support, warranty and express replacement
- Some planning software is a paid add-on
Side by side
| TRIOS 5 | Aoralscan ELF | |
|---|---|---|
| Data Index | 7.5 | 7.4 |
| Category rank | #3 of 21 · Intraoral scanners | #4 of 21 · Intraoral scanners |
| List price | $25,900 | $11,999 |
| Pricing transparency | Public starting price | Public starting price |
| Subscription required | No | — |
| Open export | Yes | Yes |
| Type | Intraoral scanner | Intraoral scanner |
| In market since | 2022 | 2026 |
| Markets | US | — |
| Data completeness | 91% | 73% |
Choose TRIOS 5 if…
- Practices that want a premium scanner without being tied to one aligner brand or lab
- Buyers who want to see the price and options before talking to a dealer
- Offices that value wireless scanning and simple infection control
FAQ
Is TRIOS 5 better than Aoralscan ELF?
TRIOS 5 and Aoralscan ELF are level on the overall Data Index (7.5 vs 7.4). On the 3 axes where both have evidence, TRIOS 5 wins 1, Aoralscan ELF wins 2. Clearest gaps: openness (TRIOS 5 10.0 vs 8.0), spec disclosure (Aoralscan ELF 6.7 vs 5.0), and price clarity (Aoralscan ELF 9.0 vs 8.0).