3D printer comparison – MakerBot 3D printer

In this 3D printer comparison, you can compare all important performance features such as build volume, minimum layer height, build platforms, usable materials and prices of the MakerBot 3D printers. Quickly and easily discover the 3D printer that best suits you and your needs.

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Feature Method Replicator+ Replicator Z18
Category Industrial Desktop Large Volume Desktop
Layer thickness 20-400 µm 100-400 µm 100-400 µm
Compatible extruders Model 1 Performance Extruder
Model 2 Performance Extruder
Smart Extruder+
Tough Smart Extruder+
Experimental Extruder
Smart Extruder+
Tough Smart Extruder+
Experimental Extruder
Print speed Max. Material flow rate:
~50 mm3
Print head speed: 500 mm/s
Max. Material flow rate:
~15 mm3
Print head speed: 175 mm/s
Max. Material flow rate:
~15 mm3
Print head speed: 175 mm/s
Frame construction Extremely rigid metal frame Injection-molded ABS with aluminum reinforcement Injection-molded ABS with aluminum reinforcement
Construction volume 190 x 190 x 196 mm (single extrusion)
152 x 190 x 196 mm (dual extrusion)
295 x 195 x 160 mm 300 x 305 x 457 mm
Material chute Dry sealed / bottom Open / rear Open / bottom
Compatible materials MakerBot Precision PLA
MakerBot Precision Tough
MakerBot Precision PVA
MakerBot Specialty PETG
MakerBot PLA
MakerBot Tough
Additional materials
MakerBot PLA
MakerBot Tough
additional materials
Building platform Spring steel with reusable grip surface Flex building plate with reusable grip surface ABS building platform with reusable grip surface
Dimensional accuracy
Dual extrusion
Heated installation space
(limited)
Automatic material feed
“Smart Spool” compatibility
Camera
Screen 5″ Capacitive Touch Screen 3.5″ LCD screen 3.5″ LCD Screen
Connection options WI-FI
Ethernet
USB stick
USB cable
WI-FI
Ethernet
USB stick
USB cable
WI-FI
Ethernet
USB stick
USB cable
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