Big Brother vs Super Discovery comparison
How the specs of Big Brother and Super Discovery differ (both use Material Extrusion).
Key differences
- Super Discovery has the larger build size (printable volume), about 1.9x that of Big Brother (Big Brother: 1200 × 1200 × 1200 mm, Super Discovery: 1300 × 2500 × 1000 mm).
- Super Discovery has the smaller minimum layer height (Big Brother: 0.6 mm, Super Discovery: 0.5 mm).
- Big Brother has the higher maximum print speed (Big Brother: 300 mm/s, Super Discovery: 200 mm/s).
- Big Brother has the lower printer weight (Big Brother: 500 kg, Super Discovery: 4000 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 | Big Brother | Super Discovery |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer (values differ) | Amnova | CNC Barcenas |
| Printing method | Material Extrusion | Material Extrusion |
| Price | Price not listed | Price not listed |
| Printer dimensions (values differ) | 2120 × 2280 × 2210mm | 4000 × 4000 × 4000mm |
| Build area (values differ) | 1200 × 1200 × 1200mm | 1300 × 2500 × 1000mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 500kg | 4000kg |
| Resolution (XY) | Not listed | Not listed |
| Resolution (Z) | Not listed | Not listed |
| Layer height (values differ) | 0.6 ~ 3mm | 0.5mm |
| Print speed (values differ) | 300mm/s | 200mm/s |
| Max nozzle temperature (values differ) | 500℃ | 400℃ |
| Max build plate temperature (values differ) | 120℃ | 125℃ |
| 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) | 200-240 VAC 50/60Hz, 25A | 400v |
| Availability | On sale | On sale |
| Details | View specs | View specs |