Snapmaker J1s vs Prusa Research XL
The Snapmaker J1s (2022, €1,789) and the Prusa Research XL (2023, €1,999) are two FDM 3D printers many people compare before buying.
The Snapmaker J1s is the more affordable of the two, with a gap of about 210 (~11%) versus the other.
On the technical side, only the Snapmaker J1s 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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| Snapmaker J1s €1,789 | Prusa Research XL €1,999 | |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | ||
| Build volume | 300×200×200 mm | 360³ mm 🏆 |
| Weight | 27.8 kg | 47 kg |
| Speed | ||
| Max speed | 350 mm/s | 350 mm/s |
| Max acceleration | 10,000 mm/s² | 10,000 mm/s² |
| Hot-end | ||
| Max nozzle temp | 300 °C 🏆 | 290 °C |
| Nozzle material | — | hardened steel |
| Drive type | direct | direct |
| Flow rate | — | 30 mm³/s 🏆 |
| Bed | ||
| Max bed temp | 100 °C | 120 °C 🏆 |
| Bed material | PEI glass | PEI plate (segmented) |
| Auto-leveling | automatic (3-point) | 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 | — | — |
| Calibration | ||
| Vibration compensation | — | Yes |
| Flow calibration | — | No |
| Input shaping | — | Yes |
| Pressure advance | — | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Official slicer | Snapmaker Luban | PrusaSlicer |
| OrcaSlicer | — | Yes |
| Noise | ||
| Noise | — | — |
| Power | 400 W | 350 W 🏆 |
Verdict
- On price, Snapmaker J1s is cheaper.
Frequently asked
- Which has better value: Snapmaker J1s 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.