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MakerBot Replicator+ vs MakerBot Replicator Z18

20.79 in
17.36 in
MakerBot Replicator+ 3D Printer
MakerBot Replicator+
19.41 in
33.62 in
MakerBot Replicator Z18 3D Printer
MakerBot Replicator Z18
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
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
4.0 out of 5
43 user ratings
5 stars
34 %
4 stars
30 %
3 stars
32 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
36
4.2 out of 5
36 user ratings
5 stars
44 %
4 stars
30 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
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Full Comparison

General

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MakerBot Replicator Z18MakerBot Replicator Z18
Assembly kitnono
Number of extruders11
Printing technologyFDM
Fused Filament Fabrication

Connectivity

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MakerBot Replicator Z18MakerBot Replicator Z18
Interfaces
  • USB
  • Wireless network
  • Network
  • Official app for mobile/tablet
  • USB
  • Wireless network

Image

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MakerBot Replicator Z18MakerBot Replicator Z18
Displayyesyes

Dimensions

MakerBot Replicator+MakerBot Replicator+
MakerBot Replicator Z18MakerBot Replicator Z18
Colour of productBlackBlack
Width20.79 in19.41 in
Height17.36 in33.62 in
Depth16.14 in22.24 in
Layer resolution / Thickness (Z-axis)
  • 100
  • 400
  • 100
Max. object size width11.61 in12.01 in
Max. object size height7.68 in17.99 in
Max. object size depth6.5 in12.01 in
Nozzle size0.02 in0.02 in
Weight40.34 lb90.39 lb

Materials

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MakerBot Replicator Z18MakerBot Replicator Z18
Material dimension1.75mm1.75mm
Printable materials
  • ABS plastic
  • PLA plastic
Polylactide

Power

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MakerBot Replicator Z18MakerBot Replicator Z18
Operational Power Consumption (min-max)0 - 0< 350

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with MakerBot Replicator+