Method XL vs T850 comparison
How the specs and price of Method XL and T850 differ (both use Fused Filament Fabrication).
Key differences
- T850 has the larger build size (printable volume), about 1.1x that of Method XL (Method XL: 305 × 305 × 320 mm, T850: 280 × 280 × 400 mm).
- The listed price of T850 is $11,049 lower than that of Method XL.
- T850 has the smaller minimum layer height (Method XL: 0.1 mm, T850: 0.01 mm).
- T850 has the lower printer weight (Method XL: 56.5 kg, T850: 23 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 | T850 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer (values differ) | Ultimaker | Tractus3D |
| Printing method | Fused Filament Fabrication | Fused Filament Fabrication |
| Price (values differ) | $13,999 | $2,950 |
| Printer dimensions (values differ) | 655 × 565 × 815mm | 550 × 476 × 1140mm |
| Build area (values differ) | 305 × 305 × 320mm | 280 × 280 × 400mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 56.5kg | 23kg |
| Resolution (XY) | Not listed | Not listed |
| Resolution (Z) | Not listed | Not listed |
| Layer height (values differ) | 0.1 ~ 0.4mm | 0.01 ~ 0.8mm |
| Print speed (values differ) | Not listed | 300mm/s |
| Max nozzle temperature | 300℃ | 300℃ |
| Max build plate temperature (values differ) | 105℃ | 120℃ |
| Max chamber temperature (values differ) | 100℃ | Not listed |
| Nozzle size (values differ) | 0.4mm | Not listed |
| 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 |