When you compare the Ultimaker S5 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 S5 | Original Prusa XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Extruder Type | direct drive | |
| Print Technology | Fused Filament Fabrication | Fused Deposition Modeling |
| Performance | ||
| Usable Filament Diameter | 2.85 mm | 1.75 mm |
| Max Power Consumption | 500 W | |
| Build Area | 330 mm x 240 mm x 300 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 | 330 mm x 240 mm x 300 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 | |
| Extruder Construction Type Dual | Dual-head with electronic lifting system | |
| Total Mass Overall Dimensions | 495 mm x 585 mm x 780 mm | 800 mm x 800 mm x 900 mm |
| Resolution | 20 - 600 µm | |
| Build Chamber During Process | closed | Open or Closed |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB Port | Yes | |
| Ethernet Port | Yes | Yes |
| WLAN | Yes | |
| Features | ||
| Touchscreen | Yes | No |
| Hepa Filter | No | No |
| Filament Runout Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Powerloss Fail Safe | Yes | |
| System | ||
| Weight | 20.6 kg | |
| Dimensions | 495 mm x 585 mm x 780 mm | 800 mm x 800 mm x 900 mm |
| Total Weight | 20.6 kg | |