Ultimaker S5 vs Makerbot Method X
When you compare the Ultimaker S5 to the Makerbot Method X you can see which Printer is better. Let's take a look of the comparison, and see which model of Printer out ontop.
Specs comparison between the two Printers
| Ultimaker S5 | Makerbot Method X | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Extruder Type | direct drive | |
| Print Technology | Fused Filament Fabrication | Fused Deposition Modeling |
| Performance | ||
| Usable Filament Diameter | 2.85 mm | 1.75 mm |
| Build Plate Material | Flexible Plate | |
| Max Power Consumption | 500 W | 800 W |
| Build Area | 330 mm x 240 mm x 300 mm | 190 mm x 190 mm x 196 mm |
| Ambient Operating Temperature | 15°C - 32°C | 15°C - 26°C |
| Max. Nozzle Temperature | 280 ºC | 300 ºC |
| Build Volume | 330 mm x 240 mm x 300 mm | 190 mm x 190 mm x 196 mm |
| Number of Extruders | 2 | 2 |
| Build Plate Leveling System | Advanced Active Leveling | Automatic Bed Leveling |
| Filament Chamber Closed | Yes | Yes |
| Build Plate Surface | Reusable Grip Surface | |
| Open Filament System | Yes | Yes |
| Max Build Plate Temperature | 140 ºC | 110 ºC |
| Extruder Construction Type Dual | Dual-head with electronic lifting system | Dual Head fixed height, manual adjustable |
| Total Mass Overall Dimensions | 495 mm x 585 mm x 780 mm | 437 mm x 413 mm x 649 mm |
| Resolution | 20 - 600 µm | 20 - 400 µm |
| Build Chamber During Process | closed | closed |
| Max Recommended Printing Speed | 500 mm/s | |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB Port | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet Port | Yes | Yes |
| WLAN | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Door Sensor | Yes | |
| Build Chamber Heater | Yes, max 110°C | |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Hepa Filter | No | No |
| SD Card | Yes,SD-Card,micro-SD | |
| Filament Runout Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | Yes | |
| Powerloss Fail Safe | Yes | |
| System | ||
| Weight | 20.6 kg | 29.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 495 mm x 585 mm x 780 mm | 437 mm x 413 mm x 649 mm |
| Voltage | AC: 100 V - 240 V, 8.1 - 3.4 A (50 / 60 Hz) | |
| Total Weight | 20.6 kg | 29.5 kg |