Snapmaker J1s vs UltiMaker MakerBot Sketch Sprint
The Snapmaker J1s (2022, €1,789) and the UltiMaker MakerBot Sketch Sprint (2024, €1,849) are two FDM 3D printers many people compare before buying.
On the technical side, the Snapmaker J1s offers more build volume (300×200×200 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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| Snapmaker J1s €1,789 | UltiMaker MakerBot Sketch Sprint €1,849 | |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | ||
| Build volume | 300×200×200 mm 🏆 | 220³ mm |
| Weight | 27.8 kg | 22.26 kg |
| Speed | ||
| Max speed | 350 mm/s 🏆 | 300 mm/s |
| Max acceleration | 10,000 mm/s² 🏆 | — |
| Hot-end | ||
| Max nozzle temp | 300 °C 🏆 | 280 °C |
| Nozzle material | — | — |
| Drive type | direct | direct |
| Flow rate | — | — |
| Bed | ||
| Max bed temp | 100 °C | 110 °C 🏆 |
| Bed material | PEI glass | Flexible steel with PEI surface |
| Auto-leveling | automatic (3-point) | 25-point automatic mesh leveling |
| Enclosed | Yes | Yes |
| Heated chamber | No | No |
| Multimaterial | ||
| AMS compatible | No | No |
| AMS type | — | — |
| AMS slots | — | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | — |
| Camera | — | Yes () |
| Calibration | ||
| Vibration compensation | — | — |
| Flow calibration | — | — |
| Input shaping | — | — |
| Pressure advance | — | — |
| Software | ||
| Official slicer | Snapmaker Luban | UltiMaker Cura / Digital Factory |
| OrcaSlicer | — | — |
| Noise | ||
| Noise | — | 51 dB 🏆 |
| Power | 400 W 🏆 | — |
Verdict
- If speed matters most, the Snapmaker J1s wins (350 mm/s vs 300 mm/s).
- On price, Snapmaker J1s is cheaper.
Frequently asked
- Which has better value: Snapmaker J1s or UltiMaker MakerBot Sketch Sprint?
- See the full spec table for the best decision based on your use case.
- Which has the larger build volume?
- Snapmaker J1s with 300×200×200 mm.