Intraoral scanners · head-to-head
Aoralscan ELF vs TRIOS 6
Verdict. TRIOS 6 leads on the overall Data Index (8.2 vs 7.4). On the 3 axes where both have evidence, Aoralscan ELF wins 0, TRIOS 6 wins 2 and 1 is tied. Clearest gaps: openness (TRIOS 6 10.0 vs 8.0) and spec disclosure (TRIOS 6 8.3 vs 6.7).
Aoralscan ELFTRIOS 6
Table view
| Axis | Aoralscan ELF | TRIOS 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Openness | 8.0 | 10.0 |
| Regulatory | no data | 6.0 |
| Price clarity | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Spec disclosure | 6.7 | 8.3 |
| Accuracy evidence | no data | no data |
Axis by axis
- Openness 8.0 vs 10.0 TRIOS 6
- Regulatory – vs 6.0 no data
- Price clarity 9.0 vs 9.0 tie
- Spec disclosure 6.7 vs 8.3 TRIOS 6
- Accuracy evidence – vs – no data
What our reviews say
TRIOS 6
3Shape's flagship scanner: TRIOS 5's light wireless design plus hyperspectral imaging and the Dx Plus AI aid, from $27,900 with no mandatory subscription after year one.
Strengths- Published price: from $27,900, or $573 a month
- Hyperspectral capture with white, blue and near-infrared light
- Up to 110% higher scan resolution than earlier TRIOS, according to 3Shape
- $2,000 more than TRIOS 5 on list price
- Dx Plus availability and indications vary by country
- Proximal caries visualization is not AI-detected, per 3Shape
Side by side
| Aoralscan ELF | TRIOS 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Data Index | 7.4 | 8.2 |
| Category rank | #4 of 21 · Intraoral scanners | #1 of 21 · Intraoral scanners |
| List price | $11,999 | $27,900 |
| Pricing transparency | Public starting price | Public starting price |
| Subscription required | — | No |
| Open export | Yes | Yes |
| Type | Intraoral scanner | Intraoral scanner |
| In market since | 2026 | 2025 |
| Markets | — | EU |
| Data completeness | 73% | 100% |
Choose TRIOS 6 if…
- Practices that want the newest 3Shape scanner with built-in diagnostic imaging
- Offices that value open files and freedom from a single aligner brand
- Clinicians who use scans for patient education and monitoring
FAQ
Is Aoralscan ELF better than TRIOS 6?
TRIOS 6 leads on the overall Data Index (8.2 vs 7.4). On the 3 axes where both have evidence, Aoralscan ELF wins 0, TRIOS 6 wins 2 and 1 is tied. Clearest gaps: openness (TRIOS 6 10.0 vs 8.0) and spec disclosure (TRIOS 6 8.3 vs 6.7).