UltiMaker MakerBot Sketch Sprint vs Prusa Research XL
The UltiMaker MakerBot Sketch Sprint (2024, €1,849) and the Prusa Research XL (2023, €1,999) are two FDM 3D printers many people compare before buying.
The UltiMaker MakerBot Sketch Sprint is the more affordable of the two, with a gap of about 150 (~8%) versus the other.
On the technical side, only the UltiMaker MakerBot Sketch Sprint is enclosed (better for ABS and technical materials), and the Prusa Research XL offers more build volume (360³ mm).
Below is the full spec table with the best value of each feature highlighted, plus a verdict by use case.
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| UltiMaker MakerBot Sketch Sprint €1,849 | Prusa Research XL €1,999 | |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | ||
| Build volume | 220³ mm | 360³ mm 🏆 |
| Weight | 22.26 kg | 47 kg |
| Speed | ||
| Max speed | 300 mm/s | 350 mm/s 🏆 |
| Max acceleration | — | 10,000 mm/s² 🏆 |
| Hot-end | ||
| Max nozzle temp | 280 °C | 290 °C 🏆 |
| Nozzle material | — | hardened steel |
| Drive type | direct | direct |
| Flow rate | — | 30 mm³/s 🏆 |
| Bed | ||
| Max bed temp | 110 °C | 120 °C 🏆 |
| Bed material | Flexible steel with PEI surface | PEI plate (segmented) |
| Auto-leveling | 25-point automatic mesh leveling | load cell auto mesh |
| Enclosed | Yes 🏆 | No |
| Heated chamber | No | No |
| Multimaterial | ||
| AMS compatible | No | No |
| AMS type | — | toolchanger |
| AMS slots | — | 5 🏆 |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Camera | Yes () | — |
| Calibration | ||
| Vibration compensation | — | Yes |
| Flow calibration | — | No |
| Input shaping | — | Yes |
| Pressure advance | — | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Official slicer | UltiMaker Cura / Digital Factory | PrusaSlicer |
| OrcaSlicer | — | Yes |
| Noise | ||
| Noise | 51 dB 🏆 | — |
| Power | — | 350 W 🏆 |
Verdict
- If speed matters most, the Prusa Research XL wins.
- On price, UltiMaker MakerBot Sketch Sprint is cheaper.
Frequently asked
- Which has better value: UltiMaker MakerBot Sketch Sprint or Prusa Research XL?
- See the full spec table for the best decision based on your use case.
- Which has the larger build volume?
- Prusa Research XL with 360³ mm.