Compare 3D Printers
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| Spec | Snapmaker U1$849.0097% complete | Snapmaker 2.0 A250T$649.0079% complete | Artisan$2,299.0067% complete⚠ 1 core spec missing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build volume & size | |||
| Build volume | 270 × 270 × 270 mm | 230 × 235 × 215 mm | 400 × 400 × 400 mm |
| Build volume shape | Rectangular | — | rectangular |
| Machine footprint | 584 × 499 × 730 mm | 405 × 424 × 490 mm | 580 × 620 × 634 mm |
| Machine weight | 18.2 kg | 24 kg | 52.5 kg |
| Frame material | Steel with Composite Panels | Aluminum Alloy | Aluminum alloy |
| Motion & speed | |||
| Motion system | CoreXY | Cartesian | Enclosed Modular |
| Max print speed | 500 mm/s | 100 mm/s | 180 mm/s |
| Max travel speed | 500 mm/s | — | — |
| Max acceleration (XY) | 20000 mm/s² | — | — |
| Input shaping | Yes | — | — |
| Linear rails | — | X, Y, Z | XYZ |
| Pressure advance | Yes | — | — |
| Extruder & hotend | |||
| Extruder count | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Extruder type | Direct Drive (Tool Changer) | Direct drive | Dual Direct Drive |
| Drive type | Direct | — | — |
| Max nozzle temperature | 300 °C | 275 °C | 300 °C |
| Hotend | Snapmaker High-Flow Hotend (300°C) | — | Quick-Swap Dual Extruder |
| Stock nozzle | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Supported nozzle sizes | — | — | 0.2, 0.6, 0.8 |
| Nozzle material | Stainless Steel | — | Brass |
| Max flow rate | 32 mm³/s | — | — |
| Quick-release hotend | Yes | — | Yes |
| Bed & leveling | |||
| Bed size | 270–270 mm | 260–260 mm | 400–400 mm |
| Bed type | Flexible Steel Sheet with PEI Surface | — | Dual-Zone Heated Glass Bed |
| Bed heated | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max bed temperature | 100 °C | 100 °C | 110 °C |
| Auto bed leveling | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Leveling method | Mesh Bed Leveling + Automatic Toolhead Offset Calibration | — | Software-Assisted Auto Calibration |
| Stock plates | Textured PEI on Flexible Steel | Magnetic Heated Bed with PEI | Dual Textured PEI Sheet |
| Enclosure & environment | |||
| Enclosure | No | No | Yes |
| Enclosure type | Partial | — | Laser Safety Enclosure (Class 1) |
| Heated chamber | No | — | — |
| Internal lighting | Yes | — | Yes |
| Door sensor | — | — | Yes |
| Materials & multi-color | |||
| Supported materials | PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA, PCTG, ABS, ASA, PA, PC | PLA, ABS, PETG, TPU, Wood-filled PLA | PLA, ABS, ASA, PETG, TPU, Breakaway PLA, PVA, HIPS, Nylon, Carbon Fiber Reinforced Nylon, Glass Fiber Reinforced Nylon |
| Multi-material support | Yes | No | — |
| Max spools | 4 | — | — |
| Connectivity & smart features | |||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | No | — |
| USB | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SD card | No | — | — |
| Onboard storage | 26 GB | — | — |
| Cloud platforms | Snapmaker Cloud | — | — |
| Remote monitoring | Yes | — | — |
| Screen | 3.5-inch 320x480 Touchscreen | Touchscreen | 7-inch Android Touchscreen |
| Screen size | 3.5" | 5" | 7" |
| Camera | 2 Megapixel Built-in Chamber Camera | — | — |
| Camera resolution | 2MP | — | — |
| AI failure detection | Yes | — | — |
| Filament runout sensor | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power-loss recovery | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Precision | |||
| Layer height | 80–240 µm | 50–300 µm | — |
| Default layer height | 200 µm | — | — |
| XY accuracy | — | 12 µm | — |
| Z accuracy | — | 3 µm | — |
| Power, noise & safety | |||
| Rated power | 1150 W | 320 W | 800 W |
| Input voltage | 100-240V AC | 100-240V AC | — |
| Thermal runaway protection | Yes | Yes | — |
| Certifications | CE, FCC | CE, FCC, RoHS | — |
| Practical & community | |||
| Assembly required | No | Yes | — |
| Release date | 2021-12-07 | 2019-09-01 | — |
| Firmware | Klipper | Snapmaker Luban (Marlin-based) | — |
| Open-source firmware | Yes | — | — |