Compare 3D Printers
Rows where the printers differ are marked and bolded.
| Spec | UltiMaker S3$2,999.0097% complete | UltiMaker S5$3,999.0097% complete | MakerBot Sketch Sprint$2,399.0076% complete⚠ 1 core spec missing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build volume & size | |||
| Build volume | 230 × 190 × 200 mm | 330 × 240 × 300 mm | 267 × 267 × 302 mm |
| Build volume shape | Rectangular | Rectangular | — |
| Machine footprint | 394 × 489 × 637 mm | 495 × 585 × 780 mm | — |
| Machine weight | 14.4 kg | 20.6 kg | 16 kg |
| Frame material | Aluminum with Composite Panels | Aluminum with Composite Panels | Steel |
| Motion & speed | |||
| Motion system | Cartesian | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max print speed | 150 mm/s | 150 mm/s | 300 mm/s |
| Input shaping | No | No | No |
| Pressure advance | No | No | — |
| Extruder & hotend | |||
| Extruder count | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Extruder type | Dual-Gear Bowden (Reinforced for Composites) | Dual-Gear Bowden (Abrasion-Resistant) | Direct Drive |
| Drive type | Bowden | Bowden | — |
| Max nozzle temperature | 280 °C | 280 °C | 260 °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 | Glass Bed | Glass Bed | PEI Magnetic |
| Bed heated | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max bed temperature | 140 °C | 140 °C | 110 °C |
| Auto bed leveling | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Leveling method | Active Leveling with Capacitive Sensor | Active Leveling | Mesh Leveling |
| 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, ABS, Nylon, CPE, CPE+, PC, PP, TPU 95A, PVA, Breakaway, Carbon Fiber Composites, Glass Fiber Composites | PLA, Tough PLA, Nylon, ABS, CPE, CPE+, PC, TPU 95A, PP, PVA, Breakaway | PLA, Tough PLA |
| 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 | Internal Monitoring Camera | Integrated Live Camera | — |
| AI failure detection | No | No | — |
| Filament runout sensor | Yes | Yes | No |
| Power-loss recovery | Yes | No | — |
| Precision | |||
| Layer height | 20–600 µm | 20–600 µm | 200–200 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 | 350 W | 500 W | 270 W |
| Input voltage | 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz | 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz | 100-240V AC |
| Noise (printing) | 50 dB | 50 dB | — |
| Thermal runaway protection | — | — | Yes |
| Practical & community | |||
| Assembly required | — | — | No |
| Release date | 2019-09-24 | 2018-05-01 | 2024-11-01 |
| Firmware | UltiMaker Firmware | Marlin | MakerBot Proprietary |