Original Prusa i3 MK3S vs Ultra 2 comparison
How the specs and price of Original Prusa i3 MK3S and Ultra 2 differ (both use Fused Filament Fabrication).
Key differences
- Build size (printable volume) is about the same (Original Prusa i3 MK3S: 250 × 210 × 210 mm, Ultra 2: 330 × 180 × 180 mm).
- The listed price of Original Prusa i3 MK3S is $69,101 lower than that of Ultra 2.
- Maximum print speed is the same (Original Prusa i3 MK3S: 200 mm/s, Ultra 2: 200 mm/s).
- Original Prusa i3 MK3S has the lower printer weight (Original Prusa i3 MK3S: 7 kg, Ultra 2: 320 kg).
Summarized automatically from listed data. Prices are reference prices in US dollars at the time of listing and are not converted from other currencies. Which one suits you depends on the size of what you want to print, your use and your budget.
Spec comparison table
Values differ
| Spec | Original Prusa i3 MK3S | Ultra 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer (values differ) | Prusa Research | miniFactory |
| Printing method | Fused Filament Fabrication | Fused Filament Fabrication |
| Price (values differ) | $899 | $70,000 |
| Printer dimensions (values differ) | 500 × 550 × 400mm | 1000 × 800 × 1900mm |
| Build area (values differ) | 250 × 210 × 210mm | 330 × 180 × 180mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 7kg | 320kg |
| Resolution (XY) | Not listed | Not listed |
| Resolution (Z) | Not listed | Not listed |
| Layer height (values differ) | 0.05 ~ 0.35mm | Not listed |
| Print speed | 200mm/s | 200mm/s |
| Max nozzle temperature (values differ) | 300℃ | 480℃ |
| Max build plate temperature (values differ) | 120℃ | 250℃ |
| Max chamber temperature (values differ) | Not listed | 250℃ |
| Nozzle size (values differ) | 0.4mm | Not listed |
| Filament diameter (values differ) | 1.75mm | Not listed |
| Light wavelength | Not listed | Not listed |
| Power supply (values differ) | PLA: 80W / ABS: 120W | 400V/16A 3-PHASE |
| Availability | On sale | On sale |
| Details | View specs | View specs |