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Model

Ender 3

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Mega S

A8 V2

Estimated price $210,00 $149,00 $129,00
Fabricante Creality 3D Anycubic Anet
Release Year 2018 2019 2021
Print Volume [mm] 220x220x250 210x210x205 220x220x250
Printer Size [mm] 440x440x465 405x410x452 428x441x486
Weight [kg] 6,62 14,5 6,2
Power Loss Recovery NO YES NO
Enclosed printer NO NO NO
Bed Leveling Manual Manual Manual
Filament End Sensor NO YES NO
Bed type Heated Heated
Power supply system Bowden Bowden Bowden
Standard nozzle 0,4 0,4 0,4
Maximum Nozzle Temperature [°C] 255 260 230
Maximum Bed Temperature [°C] 110 110
Maximum printing speed [mm/s] 180 100 150
Filament holder YES YES YES
Camera for supervision NO NO NO
Recommended filaments PLA, TPU, ABS, PETG PLA, TPU, ABS, PETG PLA
Recommended slicers Cura, Simplify, Slic3r Cura, Simplify, Slic3r Cura, Simplify, Slic3r, IdeaMaker
Maximum Resolution [mm] 0,1 0,1 0,1
Processor 8 bits 8 bits
Display Mono Touchscreen TFT 2,8'' Display touchscreen 2,8''
Power Supply 24V / 270W 12V / 300W 110/220V / 250W
Connectivity SD / USB SD / USB SD / USB
Operating systems Windows, Mac, Linux Windows, Mac, Linux Windows, Mac, Linux
Date of registration in the system 2021-04-13 2021-04-15 2022-11-10
Release date 2018 2019 2021
Extra features The Ender 3 V1 is a DIY assembly 3D printer, a sales leader since 2017, standing out for its cost-benefit. With a wide printing capacity, it has a CNC machined structure for precision and stability. It offers high-precision prints with low noise, thanks to its innovative V-profile and pulleys. It has a self-adhesive magnetic platform for easy removal of models and excellent adhesion. The Ender 3 heats up quickly, reaching 100°C in 5 minutes, ideal for agile prints. It includes protection against power failures, allowing you to resume printing after interruptions, saving time and material. The Anycubic Mega S offers a printing platform with excellent adhesion, easy removal after cooling. It has a filament sensor for a better experience with flexible materials and a multilingual and intuitive color touchscreen. Assembly is quick, requiring only 8 screws and 3 connections. It has a large build volume (210 x 210 x 205 mm), high positioning accuracy and supports a variety of materials, including TPU, PLA, ABS and wood. It stands out for its solid metal structure, superior stability, high-quality printing with layer resolution of up to 50 microns, Ultrabase for easy adhesion and removal of parts, resumption of printing after power outage, high-quality extruder for flexible filaments, suspended filament support and stable structure that reduces shaking, improving printing quality. The Anet A8 V2 is a Cartesian-XZ type 3D printer with a build volume of 220 x 220 x 250 mm, Ender 3 design and V-slot assembly. It has a 32-bit motherboard and touchscreen interface, promising ease of use. It uses open source firmware and has thermal failure protection. It stands out for its cable organization and the absence of a heated bed, focusing on energy savings and PLA printing. It comes with an external power adapter, aiming at greater safety, especially for beginners and educational use.
Support for multiple colors and materials (AMS and CFS) NO NO NO

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Cost-benefit 7 / 10 7 / 10 7 / 10
Hardware 0.5 / 10 2 / 10 0.7 / 10
Screen . . .
Print volume 3 / 10 3 / 10 3 / 10
Performance 2 / 10 1 / 10 2 / 10
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