Compare 3D Printers
Rows where the printers differ are marked and bolded.
| Spec | Method XL$13,999.0064% complete⚠ 1 core spec missing | UltiMaker S5$3,999.0097% complete | MakerBot Sketch Sprint$2,399.0076% complete⚠ 1 core spec missing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build volume & size | |||
| Build volume | 305 × 305 × 320 mm | 330 × 240 × 300 mm | 267 × 267 × 302 mm |
| Build volume shape | rectangular | Rectangular | — |
| Machine footprint | 655 × 565 × 815 mm | 495 × 585 × 780 mm | — |
| Machine weight | 56.5 kg | 20.6 kg | 16 kg |
| Frame material | Steel and Aluminum | Aluminum with Composite Panels | Steel |
| Motion & speed | |||
| Motion system | Cartesian | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max print speed | 500 mm/s | 150 mm/s | 300 mm/s |
| Input shaping | — | No | No |
| Pressure advance | No | No | — |
| Extruder & hotend | |||
| Extruder count | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Extruder type | Swappable Performance Extruders | Dual-Gear Bowden (Abrasion-Resistant) | Direct Drive |
| Drive type | Direct Drive | Bowden | — |
| Max nozzle temperature | 300 °C | 280 °C | 260 °C |
| Hotend | UltiMaker Performance Extruders (1C, 1XA, 2XA) | 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 | — |
| Nozzle material | Hardened Steel | Brass (AA cores) / Hardened Steel (CC cores) | — |
| Max flow rate | — | 24 mm³/s | — |
| Quick-release hotend | Yes | Yes | — |
| Bed & leveling | |||
| Bed size | 305–340 mm | — | — |
| Bed type | Heated Flexible Build Plate | Glass Bed | PEI Magnetic |
| Bed heated | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max bed temperature | 105 °C | 140 °C | 110 °C |
| Auto bed leveling | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Leveling method | — | Active Leveling | Mesh Leveling |
| Enclosure & environment | |||
| Enclosure | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Enclosure type | Fully Enclosed with Active VECT™ Heating | — | Fully Enclosed |
| Heated chamber | Yes | No | — |
| Max chamber temperature | 100 °C | — | — |
| Air filter | HEPA + Activated Carbon | — | HEPA |
| Internal lighting | Yes | Yes | — |
| Materials & multi-color | |||
| Supported materials | ABS-R, ABS Carbon Fiber, ASA, Nylon 12 Carbon Fiber, RapidRinse, SR-30, PLA, Tough PLA | PLA, Tough PLA, Nylon, ABS, CPE, CPE+, PC, TPU 95A, PP, PVA, Breakaway | PLA, Tough PLA |
| Multi-material support | — | Yes | — |
| Max spools | — | 2 | — |
| Connectivity & smart features | |||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | No | — |
| SD card | — | No | — |
| Cloud platforms | UltiMaker Digital Factory, UltiMaker CloudPrint | — | — |
| Remote monitoring | Yes | Yes | — |
| Screen | Full-color capacitive touchscreen | 4.7-inch Color Touchscreen | — |
| Screen size | 5" | 4.7" | — |
| Camera | — | Integrated Live Camera | — |
| AI failure detection | — | No | — |
| Filament runout sensor | Yes | Yes | No |
| Power-loss recovery | — | No | — |
| Precision | |||
| Layer height | — | 20–600 µm | 200–200 µm |
| Default layer height | — | 150 µm | — |
| XY accuracy | — | 6.9 µm | — |
| Z accuracy | — | 2.5 µm | — |
| Power, noise & safety | |||
| Rated power | 1400 W | 500 W | 270 W |
| Input voltage | 100-240 VAC, 50-60Hz, 12-8A | 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz | 100-240V AC |
| Noise (printing) | 57 dB | 50 dB | — |
| Thermal runaway protection | — | — | Yes |
| Practical & community | |||
| Assembly required | — | — | No |
| Release date | — | 2018-05-01 | 2024-11-01 |
| Firmware | — | Marlin | MakerBot Proprietary |