Metal X (Gen 2) vs Snapmaker 2.0 A250 comparison
How the specs and price of Metal X (Gen 2) and Snapmaker 2.0 A250 differ (both use Fused Filament Fabrication).
Key differences
- Snapmaker 2.0 A250 has the larger build size (printable volume), about 1.1x that of Metal X (Gen 2) (Metal X (Gen 2): 300 × 220 × 180 mm, Snapmaker 2.0 A250: 230 × 250 × 235 mm).
- The listed price of Snapmaker 2.0 A250 is $98,001 lower than that of Metal X (Gen 2).
- Minimum layer height is the same (Metal X (Gen 2): 0.05 mm, Snapmaker 2.0 A250: 0.05 mm).
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 | Metal X (Gen 2) | Snapmaker 2.0 A250 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer (values differ) | Markforged | Snapmaker |
| Printing method | Fused Filament Fabrication | Fused Filament Fabrication |
| Price (values differ) | $99,500 | $1,499 |
| Printer dimensions (values differ) | 575 × 467 × 1120mm | 405 × 424 × 490mm |
| Build area (values differ) | 300 × 220 × 180mm | 230 × 250 × 235mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 75kg | Not listed |
| Resolution (XY) | Not listed | Not listed |
| Resolution (Z) | Not listed | Not listed |
| Layer height (values differ) | 0.05 ~ 0.125mm | 0.05 ~ 0.3mm |
| Print speed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Max nozzle temperature (values differ) | Not listed | 275℃ |
| Max build plate temperature (values differ) | Not listed | 80℃ |
| Max chamber temperature | Not listed | Not listed |
| Nozzle size (values differ) | Not listed | 0.4mm |
| Filament diameter (values differ) | Not listed | 0mm |
| Light wavelength | Not listed | Not listed |
| Power supply (values differ) | 100–120 / 200-240 VAC (12A / 6A), IEC 60320 type C20 | 320W |
| Availability | On sale | On sale |
| Details | View specs | View specs |