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Ultimaker 2

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User ratings:
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4.2 out of 5
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Editorial reviews:
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3.7 out of 5
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Pros

  • Wi-Fi capabilities make it very convenient to use
  • print quality of 20 micron is extremely good
  • superior quality 3D prints is well deserved

Cons

  • printers are either rigid structures or a little bit expensive
  • Ultimaker 2+ is a little bit high
  • Limited to printing from SD cards

Key specs

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  • 1
  • FDM
  • yes
  • , 20 um
  • yes
  • ABS plastic, PLA plastic

Ultimaker 2 - Pros & Cons

Ultimaker 2

Pros

  • Wi-Fi capabilities make it very convenient to use
  • print quality of 20 micron is extremely good
  • superior quality 3D prints is well deserved
  • Ultimaker community is very active and supportive
  • blue LCD user interface is surprisingly easy to use
  • The printer performs very reliably in all circumstances
  • It looks great anywhere and won t chew up valuable desktop real estate
  • versatile tool that gets the job done quickly and effectively
  • excellent quality and performance
  • The software is easy to use
  • It fits very well for personal use in the office or at home

Cons

  • printers are either rigid structures or a little bit expensive
  • Ultimaker 2+ is a little bit high
  • Limited to printing from SD cards
  • Ultimaker 2+ does not feature a double printhead
  • Price Comparison 3D Printing 3D printer
  • printer doesn t appear to be upgradable to dual extrusion
  • nearly all printers on the market will be obsolete
  • Too many are simply trying to capitalize on affiliate revenue
  • filament just couldn t melt fast enough to move the volume of material
  • the printer needs to soak at a longer temperature during warmup
  • downside is longer print times

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Ultimaker 2 - Full Specifications

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General
Assembly kitno
Number of extruders1
Print speed30 - 300
Printing technologyFDM
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Image
Displayyes
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Storage
Memory card readeryes
Compatible memory cards
Secure Digital
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Power
Operational Power Consumption (min-max)0 - 0
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Connectivity
InterfacesUSB
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Dimensions
Colour of productWhite
Width14.06 in
Height15.28 in
Depth13.46 in
Layer resolution / Thickness (Z-axis)
  • 20
Max. object size width9.06 in
Max. object size height8.07 in
Max. object size depth8.86 in
Nozzle size0.02 in
Precision/Tolerance (XY-axis)0.0 in
Precision/Tolerance (Z-axis)0.0 in
Weight24.69 lb
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Materials
Material dimension3mm
Printable materials
  • ABS plastic
  • PLA plastic

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Ultimaker 2 Ultimaker - Editorial Reviews (7)

3.7
Based on 7 reviews
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Ultimaker 2 Ultimaker 2+ Review
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PCMAG
Published: 10.02.2016
Ultimaker 2+ Review
3.5

The Ultimaker 2+ 3D printer is easy to set up and use, and has good overall print quality, but it can't unseat our top pick.

Ultimaker 2 Ultimaker 2 3D Printer Review: Quality Worth the Price
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Tom's Guide
Published: 18.12.2014
Ultimaker 2 3D Printer Review: Quality Worth the Price
4.0

The Ultimaker 2 is a well-built, sophisticated 3D printer that produces high-quality prints in a variety of materials. But it isn't cheap.

Ultimaker 2 Well-designed but overpriced and unreliable
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CNET
Published: 05.12.2014
Well-designed but overpriced and unreliable

The Ultimaker 2 is such a well-designed 3D printer, but does it have enough to justify its expensive price-tag?

Ultimaker 2 Ultimaker 2 Extended Review
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Gadget Review
Published: 03.12.2015
Ultimaker 2 Extended Review
2.2

Our Ultimaker 2 Extended Review reveals a very competitive 3d printer with an active community. Read on for our hands-on experience.

Ultimaker 2 Ultimaker 2 review
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TechRadar
Published: 13.05.2015
Ultimaker 2 review
4.0

Quiet, high resolution 3D printing at home

Ultimaker 2 Ultimaker 2+ Review
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TechGearLab
Published: 14.06.2017
Ultimaker 2+ Review
4.8

Earning the top score overall, the Ultimaker 2+ took home the Editors' Choice award. This is the best overall 3D printer, producing top-notch prints while...

Ultimaker 2 Review: Ultimaker 2 Extended 3D printer
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New Atlas
Published: 11.02.2016
Review: Ultimaker 2 Extended 3D printer

In a crowded field, the Ultimaker 2 Extended is one of the highest resolution desktop 3D printers available. It's larger footprint means it can also print larger, more complex projects than many of its brethren. Gizmag tried out this jumbo making machine to size up what it can do.

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