Method XL vs type A530 comparison
How the specs and price of Method XL and type A530 differ (both use Fused Filament Fabrication).
Key differences
- Build size (printable volume) is about the same (Method XL: 305 × 305 × 320 mm, type A530: 310 × 310 × 310 mm).
- The listed price of type A530 is $8,000 lower than that of Method XL.
- type A530 has the smaller minimum layer height (Method XL: 0.1 mm, type A530: 0.05 mm).
- Method XL has the lower printer weight (Method XL: 56.5 kg, type A530: 112 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 | Method XL | type A530 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer (values differ) | Ultimaker | fabWeaver |
| Printing method | Fused Filament Fabrication | Fused Filament Fabrication |
| Price (values differ) | $13,999 | $5,999 |
| Printer dimensions (values differ) | 655 × 565 × 815mm | 747 × 810 × 784mm |
| Build area (values differ) | 305 × 305 × 320mm | 310 × 310 × 310mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 56.5kg | 112kg |
| Resolution (XY) | Not listed | Not listed |
| Resolution (Z) | Not listed | Not listed |
| Layer height (values differ) | 0.1 ~ 0.4mm | 0.05 ~ 0.4mm |
| Print speed (values differ) | Not listed | 200mm/s |
| Max nozzle temperature (values differ) | 300℃ | 290℃ |
| Max build plate temperature (values differ) | 105℃ | 110℃ |
| Max chamber temperature (values differ) | 100℃ | Not listed |
| Nozzle size | 0.4mm | 0.4mm |
| Filament diameter | Not listed | Not listed |
| Light wavelength | Not listed | Not listed |
| Power supply | Not listed | Not listed |
| Availability | On sale | On sale |
| Details | View specs | View specs |