Alfa-280 vs RenAM 500Q comparison
How the specs of Alfa-280 and RenAM 500Q differ (both use Laser beam PBF).
Key differences
- Alfa-280 has the larger build size (printable volume), about 1.1x that of RenAM 500Q (Alfa-280: 280 × 280 × 300 mm, RenAM 500Q: 250 × 250 × 350 mm).
- Minimum layer height is the same (Alfa-280: 0.02 mm, RenAM 500Q: 0.02 mm).
- Alfa-280 has the lower printer weight (Alfa-280: 970 kg, RenAM 500Q: 2040 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 | Alfa-280 | RenAM 500Q |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer (values differ) | ALT | Renishaw |
| Printing method | Laser beam PBF | Laser beam PBF |
| Price | Price not listed | Price not listed |
| Printer dimensions (values differ) | 2240 × 1160 × 2110mm | 2165 × 1236 × 2130mm |
| Build area (values differ) | 280 × 280 × 300mm | 250 × 250 × 350mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 970kg | 2040kg |
| Resolution (XY) | Not listed | Not listed |
| Resolution (Z) | Not listed | Not listed |
| Layer height (values differ) | 0.02 ~ 0.2mm | 0.02 ~ 0.12mm |
| Print speed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Max nozzle temperature | Not listed | Not listed |
| Max build plate temperature | Not listed | Not listed |
| Max chamber temperature | Not listed | Not listed |
| Nozzle size | Not listed | Not listed |
| Filament diameter | Not listed | Not listed |
| Light wavelength | Not listed | Not listed |
| Power supply (values differ) | ~230 V, 50 Hz | 380 V to 480 V AC, 63 A, 50 Hz to 60 Hz, 3-phase |
| Availability | On sale | On sale |
| Details | View specs | View specs |