When you compare the AnkerMake M5 to the Original Prusa XL you can see which Printer is better. Let's take a look of the comparison, and see which model of Printer out ontop.
| AnkerMake M5 | Original Prusa XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Extruder Type | direct | direct drive |
| Print Technology | Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF), Marketed as Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) | Fused Deposition Modeling |
| Performance | ||
| Usable Filament Diameter | 1.75 mm | 1.75 mm |
| Build Plate Material | Steel | |
| Max Power Consumption | 350 W | |
| Build Area | 235 mm x 235 mm x 250 mm | 360 mm x 360 mm x 360 mm |
| Build Plate Attachment | magnetic | magnetic |
| Internal Memory | Yes,8 Gbyte | |
| Max. Nozzle Temperature | 500°F / 260°C | |
| Build Volume | 9.1 x 9.1 x 9.8" / 23.0 x 23 x 25.0 cm | 360 mm x 360 mm x 360 mm |
| Number of Extruders | 1 | |
| Build Plate Leveling System | Automatic Bed Leveling | switch in hotend - auto adjusting |
| Build Plate Surface | PEI | |
| Open Filament System | Yes | |
| Max Build Plate Temperature | 212°F / 100°C | |
| Layer Height | 100 micron / 0.1 mm | |
| Usable Nozzle Type | 400 micron / 0.4 mm | |
| Total Mass Overall Dimensions | 800 mm x 800 mm x 900 mm | |
| Build Chamber During Process | Open | Open or Closed |
| Max Recommended Printing Speed | 50 to 250 mm/s | |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB Port | Yes | |
| Ethernet Port | Yes | |
| WLAN | Yes | |
| Features | ||
| Touchscreen | Yes | No |
| Hepa Filter | No | |
| Filament Runout Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | Yes | |
| Powerloss Fail Safe | Yes | Yes |
| System | ||
| Weight | 27.8 lb / 12.6 kg | |
| Dimensions | 19.8 x 17.2 x 18.5" / 502 x 438 x 470 mm | 800 mm x 800 mm x 900 mm |
| Total Weight | 27.8 lb / 12.6 kg | |