Elegoo OrangeStorm Giga vs Snapmaker U1 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
OrangeStorm Giga and U1 3D Printer are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.7×). U1 3D Printer costs less (~€849) and is the entry-level choice; OrangeStorm Giga offers more capability at a higher price (~€3150). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
OrangeStorm Giga
Elegoo
F3 · Advanced
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U1 3D Printer
Snapmaker
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~2800–3500 € | 849 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 122.4 × 120.4 × 142.5 cm | 58.4 × 49.9 × 73 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 104 kg | 18.2 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 800 × 800 mm | 270 × 270 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 1000 mm | 270 mm |
| Power (W) | 1530 W | 1150 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 300 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | 0.04 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 800 mm | 270 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 1000 mm | 270 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 300 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | False |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.6 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | True |
| Native Klipper | True | True |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | False | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | False |
| Max colors | 4 | 4 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The system is powered by Klipper-based firmware, processed by a 64-bit quad-core SoC, enabling speeds up to 300 mm/s. Connectivity is comprehensive, offering USB, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi ports for the remote management of massive G-code files. The user interface is accessible via a generous 10.1-inch capacitive touchscreen, which is detachable from the chassis for comfortable positioning. The machine is best managed using the Elegoo Cura slicer but supports standard STL and OBJ formats, allowing broad workflow flexibility without any dependence on cloud platforms. | The primary software is Snapmaker Orca, an optimized version of the popular OrcaSlicer, which provides native management of the four toolheads and factory-calibrated material profiles. The printer can also be seamlessly managed via the Snapmaker mobile app for remote monitoring, taking advantage of the built-in 1080p camera. The internal firmware is built on Klipper, Moonraker, and Fluidd, which Snapmaker has made open-source, allowing experienced users to customize the machine and integrate it into complex workflows. |
MakerSpecs Awards
Largest work area Advanced
The largest work area among advanced Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) machines: 6400 cm².
How we assign awards →Nessun riconoscimento in questa fascia.
The differences that matter
- Price: OrangeStorm Giga 3150 € vs U1 3D Printer 849 € — U1 3D Printer wins (+271%)
- Work area: OrangeStorm Giga 800×800 mm vs U1 3D Printer 270×270 mm — OrangeStorm Giga wins (+778%)
- Build height Z: OrangeStorm Giga 1000 mm vs U1 3D Printer 270 mm — OrangeStorm Giga wins (+270%)
- Max print speed: OrangeStorm Giga 300 mm/s vs U1 3D Printer 500 mm/s — U1 3D Printer wins (+67%)
- Multi-extruder: U1 3D Printer yes, OrangeStorm Giga no
Which one to choose
Choose OrangeStorm Giga if…
you value work area and build height z. It is the one with the largest build area in its class.
Choose U1 3D Printer if…
you value price, max print speed and multi-extruder.
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