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MakerBot Replicator 2 vs MakerBot Replicator+

    19.29 in
    14.96 in
    MakerBot Replicator 2 3D Printer
    MakerBot Replicator 2
      20.79 in
      17.36 in
      MakerBot Replicator+ 3D Printer
      MakerBot Replicator+
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      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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      4
      4 editorial reviews
      MakerBot has improved on its flagship 3D printer -- the Replicator+ -- with the sixth generation of its product. The printer is more accurate, among other things. But there are still deficiencies in print quality that MakerBot needs to address.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 MakerBot Replicator+ 3D printer is a marked upgrade over its predecessor, offering better speed, a larger build area, and workflow solutions for professionals.Read more
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      User rating
      43
      4.1 out of 5
      43 user ratings
      5 stars
      		34 %
      4 stars
      		41 %
      3 stars
      		20 %
      2 stars
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      1 stars
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      4.0 out of 5
      43 user ratings
      5 stars
      		34 %
      4 stars
      		30 %
      3 stars
      		32 %
      2 stars
      		2 %
      1 stars
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      General

      MakerBot Replicator 2MakerBot Replicator 2
      MakerBot Replicator+MakerBot Replicator+
      Assembly kitnono
      Number of extruders11
      Printing technology
      Fused Filament Fabrication
      		FDM

      Connectivity

      MakerBot Replicator 2MakerBot Replicator 2
      MakerBot Replicator+MakerBot Replicator+
      InterfacesUSB
      • USB
      • Wireless network

      Image

      MakerBot Replicator 2MakerBot Replicator 2
      MakerBot Replicator+MakerBot Replicator+
      Displayyesyes

      Dimensions

      MakerBot Replicator 2MakerBot Replicator 2
      MakerBot Replicator+MakerBot Replicator+
      Colour of productBlackBlack
      Width19.29 in20.79 in
      Height14.96 in17.36 in
      Depth16.54 in16.14 in
      Layer resolution / Thickness (Z-axis)
      • 100
      • 100
      • 400
      Max. object size width11.22 in11.61 in
      Max. object size height6.1 in7.68 in
      Max. object size depth6.02 in6.5 in
      Nozzle size0.02 in0.02 in
      Weight25.35 lb40.34 lb

      Materials

      MakerBot Replicator 2MakerBot Replicator 2
      MakerBot Replicator+MakerBot Replicator+
      Material dimension1.75mm1.75mm
      Printable materials
      • ABS
      • Polylactic acid
      • ABS plastic
      • PLA plastic

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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