When you compare the Ultimaker S3 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.
| Ultimaker S3 | Original Prusa XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Extruder Type | Bowden | direct drive | 
| Print Technology | Fused Filament Fabrication | Fused Deposition Modeling | 
| Performance | ||
| Usable Filament Diameter | 2.85 mm | 1.75 mm | 
| Build Plate Material | Heated Glass | |
| Max Power Consumption | 350 W | |
| Build Area | 230 mm x 190 mm x 200 mm | 360 mm x 360 mm x 360 mm | 
| Build Plate Attachment | magnetic | |
| Ambient Operating Temperature | 15°C - 32°C | |
| Max. Nozzle Temperature | 280 ºC | |
| Build Volume | 230 mm x 190 mm x 200 mm | 360 mm x 360 mm x 360 mm | 
| Number of Extruders | 2 | |
| Build Plate Leveling System | Advanced Active Leveling | switch in hotend - auto adjusting | 
| Filament Chamber Closed | Yes | |
| Build Plate Surface | PEI | |
| Open Filament System | Yes | |
| Max Build Plate Temperature | 140 ºC | |
| Layer Height | 0.020 mm | |
| Extruder Construction Type Dual | Dual-head with electronic lifting system | |
| Total Mass Overall Dimensions | 394 mm x 489 mm x 637 mm | 800 mm x 800 mm x 900 mm | 
| Resolution | 20 - 600 µm | |
| Build Chamber During Process | closed | Open or Closed | 
| Connectivity | ||
| Cloud Control | Yes | |
| USB Port | Yes | |
| Ethernet Port | Yes | Yes | 
| WLAN | Yes | |
| Features | ||
| Build Chamber Heater | Yes, max 60°C | |
| Touchscreen | Yes | No | 
| Hepa Filter | No | No | 
| Filament Runout Sensor | Yes | Yes | 
| Camera | Yes | |
| Powerloss Fail Safe | Yes | |
| System | ||
| Weight | 14.4 kg | |
| Dimensions | 394 mm x 489 mm x 637 mm | 800 mm x 800 mm x 900 mm | 
| Voltage | AC: 100 V - 240 V, (50 - 60 Hz) | |
| Total Weight | 14.4 kg | |