Prusa I3 MK3S+ vs Ultimaker S3 vs MakerBot Method X

Technical Specifications Comparison

• Printing Technology 💡

  The fundamental method used by the 3D printer to create objects

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  • FDM

    FDM printers use melted plastic filament for layered object creation, offering versatility and affordability.

• Build Volume 📏

  Defines the maximum size of objects that can be printed< measured in cubic millimeters or dimensions (length x width x height).

  Prusa i3 MK3S+

  • 250 mm³

    The build volume of Prusa i3 MK3S+ is 250.  Click to see all.

  Ultimaker S3

  • 230 mm³

    The build volume of Ultimaker S3 is 230.  Click to see all.

  MakerBot Method X

  • 190 mm³

    The build volume of MakerBot Method X is 190.  Click to see all.

• Build Volume Type 📈

  Classifies the 3D printer's build volume into categories based on size< ranging from small to extra large.

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  • Medium (150-300Mm³)

    150-300mm³ build volume provides versatility for various printing projects.

• Print Resolution 🔎

  Represents the minimum layer height a 3D printer can achieve< measured in micrometers (µm).

  Prusa i3 MK3S+

  • 50 µm

    The minimum print resolution of Prusa i3 MK3S+ is 50.  Click to see all.

  Ultimaker S3

  • 20 µm

    The minimum print resolution of Ultimaker S3 is 20.  Click to see all.

  MakerBot Method X

  • 20 µm

    The minimum print resolution of MakerBot Method X is 20.  Click to see all.

• Print Resolution Type 🎨

  Categorizes the 3D printer's print resolution capabilities< ranging from ultra-fine to standard.

  Prusa i3 MK3S+

  • Fine (25-50Μm)

    The print resolution of Prusa i3 MK3S+ is classified as Fine (25-50Μm). 3D printers capable of ultra-fine layer heights between 25-50 microns.  Click to see all.

  Ultimaker S3

  • Ultra-Fine (10-20Μm)

    The print resolution of Ultimaker S3 is classified as Ultra-Fine (10-20Μm). 3D printers capable of extremely fine layer heights between 10-20 microns.  Click to see all.

  MakerBot Method X

  • Ultra-Fine (10-20Μm)

    The print resolution of MakerBot Method X is classified as Ultra-Fine (10-20Μm). 3D printers capable of extremely fine layer heights between 10-20 microns.  Click to see all.

• Printing Materials 🧬

  Lists the types of filaments or materials compatible with the 3D printer.

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  • PLA

    3D printers designed to work with PLA, a biodegradable and easy-to-use material for various applications
  • ABS

    3D printers optimized for printing with ABS filament.
  • PETG

    3D printers suitable for printing with PETG material for strong and food-safe objects
  • Nylon

    3D printers designed to work with nylon filaments for producing strong and flexible parts

  Prusa i3 MK3S+

  • TPU

    Prusa i3 MK3S+ can print with TPU. 3D printers suitable for printing with thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) for flexible and durable objects  Click to see all.

  Ultimaker S3

  • TPU

    Ultimaker S3 can print with TPU. 3D printers suitable for printing with thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) for flexible and durable objects  Click to see all.
  • Carbon Fiber

    Ultimaker S3 can print with Carbon Fiber. 3D printers designed to handle carbon fiber-reinforced filaments.  Click to see all.

  MakerBot Method X

  • PC

    MakerBot Method X can print with PC. 3D printers suitable for printing with polycarbonate (PC) material for tough and heat-resistant objects  Click to see all.