Compare 3D Printers
Rows where the printers differ are marked and bolded.
| Spec | MakerBot Sketch Sprint$2,399.0076% complete⚠ 1 core spec missing | UltiMaker S5$3,999.0097% complete | UltiMaker S3$2,999.0097% complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build volume & size | |||
| Build volume | 267 × 267 × 302 mm | 330 × 240 × 300 mm | 230 × 190 × 200 mm |
| Build volume shape | — | Rectangular | Rectangular |
| Machine footprint | — | 495 × 585 × 780 mm | 394 × 489 × 637 mm |
| Machine weight | 16 kg | 20.6 kg | 14.4 kg |
| Frame material | Steel | Aluminum with Composite Panels | Aluminum with Composite Panels |
| Motion & speed | |||
| Motion system | Cartesian | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max print speed | 300 mm/s | 150 mm/s | 150 mm/s |
| Input shaping | No | No | No |
| Pressure advance | — | No | No |
| Extruder & hotend | |||
| Extruder count | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Extruder type | Direct Drive | Dual-Gear Bowden (Abrasion-Resistant) | Dual-Gear Bowden (Reinforced for Composites) |
| Drive type | — | Bowden | Bowden |
| Max nozzle temperature | 260 °C | 280 °C | 280 °C |
| Hotend | — | Ultimaker Print Core (Quick-Swap System) | Ultimaker Print Core (Quick-Swap System) |
| Stock nozzle | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Supported nozzle sizes | — | 0.25, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8 | 0.25, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8 |
| Nozzle material | — | Brass (AA cores) / Hardened Steel (CC cores) | Brass (AA cores) / Hardened Steel (CC cores) |
| Max flow rate | — | 24 mm³/s | 24 mm³/s |
| Quick-release hotend | — | Yes | Yes |
| Bed & leveling | |||
| Bed type | PEI Magnetic | Glass Bed | Glass Bed |
| Bed heated | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max bed temperature | 110 °C | 140 °C | 140 °C |
| Auto bed leveling | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Leveling method | Mesh Leveling | Active Leveling | Active Leveling with Capacitive Sensor |
| Enclosure & environment | |||
| Enclosure | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Enclosure type | Fully Enclosed | — | — |
| Heated chamber | — | No | No |
| Air filter | HEPA | — | — |
| Internal lighting | — | Yes | Yes |
| Materials & multi-color | |||
| Supported materials | PLA, Tough PLA | PLA, Tough PLA, Nylon, ABS, CPE, CPE+, PC, TPU 95A, PP, PVA, Breakaway | PLA, Tough PLA, ABS, Nylon, CPE, CPE+, PC, PP, TPU 95A, PVA, Breakaway, Carbon Fiber Composites, Glass Fiber Composites |
| Multi-material support | — | Yes | Yes |
| Max spools | — | 2 | 2 |
| Connectivity & smart features | |||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| USB | — | No | No |
| SD card | — | No | No |
| Remote monitoring | — | Yes | Yes |
| Screen | — | 4.7-inch Color Touchscreen | 4.7-inch Color Touchscreen |
| Screen size | — | 4.7" | 4.7" |
| Camera | — | Integrated Live Camera | Internal Monitoring Camera |
| AI failure detection | — | No | No |
| Filament runout sensor | No | Yes | Yes |
| Power-loss recovery | — | No | Yes |
| Precision | |||
| Layer height | 200–200 µm | 20–600 µm | 20–600 µm |
| Default layer height | — | 150 µm | 150 µm |
| XY accuracy | — | 6.9 µm | 6.9 µm |
| Z accuracy | — | 2.5 µm | 2.5 µm |
| Power, noise & safety | |||
| Rated power | 270 W | 500 W | 350 W |
| Input voltage | 100-240V AC | 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz | 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz |
| Noise (printing) | — | 50 dB | 50 dB |
| Thermal runaway protection | Yes | — | — |
| Practical & community | |||
| Assembly required | No | — | — |
| Release date | 2024-11-01 | 2018-05-01 | 2019-09-24 |
| Firmware | MakerBot Proprietary | Marlin | UltiMaker Firmware |