Snapmaker Original 3-in-1 3D Printer vs Snapmaker U1 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Original 3-in-1 3D Printer and U1 3D Printer are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Original 3-in-1 3D Printer if price matters more; choose U1 3D Printer if work area and max print speed matters more. On the category's overall technical index, U1 3D Printer scores 49/100 against 0/100 for Original 3-in-1 3D Printer.
| Parameter |
Original 3-in-1 3D Printer
Snapmaker
F2 · Intermediate
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U1 3D Printer
Snapmaker
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2017 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~400–850 € | 849 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 27.2 × 33.5 × 28.9 cm | 58.4 × 49.9 × 73 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 4.5 kg | 18.2 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 125 × 125 mm | 270 × 270 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 125 mm | 270 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 1150 W |
| Maximum speed | 100 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.005 mm | 0.04 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 125 mm | 270 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 125 mm | 270 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 250 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 80 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 100 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | False |
| Filament sensor | False | True |
| Auto bed leveling | — | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | True |
| Native Klipper | False | True |
| Input shaper | False | True |
| Multicolor printing | False | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | False |
| Max colors | 1 | 4 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Natively compatible with Snapmaker Luban, the proprietary software specifically designed to manage the machine's three different functions within a single environment. The printer is based on standard Marlin firmware and supports G-code formats, allowing the use of third-party slicers like Cura or Simplify3D for 3D printing. For CNC and laser operations, it is possible to use external programs such as Autodesk Fusion 360, LaserGRBL, or LightBurn, exporting compatible toolpaths via the interface or USB port. | 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. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Original 3-in-1 3D Printer 125×125 mm vs U1 3D Printer 270×270 mm — U1 3D Printer wins (+367%)
- Max print speed: Original 3-in-1 3D Printer 100 mm/s vs U1 3D Printer 500 mm/s — U1 3D Printer wins (+400%)
- Build height Z: Original 3-in-1 3D Printer 125 mm vs U1 3D Printer 270 mm — U1 3D Printer wins (+116%)
- Max colors: Original 3-in-1 3D Printer 1 vs U1 3D Printer 4 — U1 3D Printer wins (+300%)
- Price: Original 3-in-1 3D Printer 625 € vs U1 3D Printer 849 € — Original 3-in-1 3D Printer wins (+36%)
Which one to choose
Choose U1 3D Printer if…
you value work area, max print speed and build height z.
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