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Formlabs Form 2 vs MakerBot Replicator 2

13.78 in
20.47 in
Formlabs Form 2 3D Printer
Formlabs Form 2
19.29 in
14.96 in
MakerBot Replicator 2 3D Printer
MakerBot Replicator 2
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
6
4.1 out of 5
5 user ratings
5 stars
40 %
4 stars
60 %
3 stars
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3
3 editorial reviews
Going further up the pricing scale, MakerBot's new two-color 3D printer is one of the most exciting products in its category.Read more
Since being bought out by 3D printing giant Stratsys in 2013, Makerbot has struggled to find a new spot in the 3D printer market. The company is now aiming at educational and high-volume print users with the $2,499 Replicator+, the sixthRead more
The dual-extruder MakerBot's Replicator 2X 3D printer produces good-quality objects using two colors. But it's best suited for advanced users who are willing to roll up their sleeves and perform some potentially tricky repairs if need be.Read more
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User rating
42
4.1 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
35 %
4 stars
47 %
3 stars
14 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
2 %
43
4.1 out of 5
43 user ratings
5 stars
34 %
4 stars
41 %
3 stars
20 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

General

Formlabs Form 2Formlabs Form 2
MakerBot Replicator 2MakerBot Replicator 2
Assembly kitnono
Printing technologySLA
Fused Filament Fabrication

Connectivity

Formlabs Form 2Formlabs Form 2
MakerBot Replicator 2MakerBot Replicator 2
Interfaces
  • Wireless network
  • USB
USB

Image

Formlabs Form 2Formlabs Form 2
MakerBot Replicator 2MakerBot Replicator 2
Displayyesyes
Touchscreenyesno
Type of displayMonochromeMonochrome

Dimensions

Formlabs Form 2Formlabs Form 2
MakerBot Replicator 2MakerBot Replicator 2
Colour of productGrey,OrangeBlack
Width13.78 in19.29 in
Height20.47 in14.96 in
Depth12.99 in16.54 in
Layer resolution / Thickness (Z-axis)
  • 25
  • 100
  • 100
Max. object size width5.71 in11.22 in
Max. object size height5.71 in6.1 in
Max. object size depth6.89 in6.02 in
Weight28.66 lb25.35 lb

Storage

Formlabs Form 2Formlabs Form 2
MakerBot Replicator 2MakerBot Replicator 2
Memory card readernoyes

Materials

Formlabs Form 2Formlabs Form 2
MakerBot Replicator 2MakerBot Replicator 2
Printable materials
  • Photopolymer
  • Resin
  • ABS
  • Polylactic acid

Pros & Cons

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      Cons

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