3D Printer Price Comparison Chart

This 3D Printer Price Comparison Chart illustrates the differences between our fully assembled 3D printers and our DIY 3D printer kits.

DIY KIT V.5

Build a 3D Printer

  • 8″X 8″X 4″ Build Envelope
  • Gen 6 Circuit Board
  • Fixed Temp Heated Bed
  • 80 Micron Minimum Layer Height
  • 150 mm/sec max speed (print)
  • 400 mm/sec max speed (travel)
  • Frame: 3/8″ Acrylic
  • Assembly Required
  • Materials: PC, Nylon, ABS, PLA, PLA-Wood
  • 8″ X 8″ Borosilicate Glass Plate
  • Power Supply: External 360 W
  • 6 Month Warranty
$1,29500
BUY

3D Printer V.5

Assembled & Calibrated

  • 8″X 8″X 4″ Build Envelope  
  • Gen 6 Circuit Board
  • Fixed Temp Heated Bed
  • 80 Micron Minimum Layer Height
  • 150 mm/sec max speed (print)
  • 400 mm/sec max speed (travel)
  • Frame: 3/8″ Acrylic
  • Ready to 3D Print
  • Materials: PC, Nylon, ABS, PLA, PLA-Wood
  • 8″ X 8″ Borosilicate Glass Plate
  • Power Supply: External 360 W
  • 6 Month Warranty
$1,69500
BUY

DIY KIT XL

Build a 3D Printer

  • 12″X 8″X 7″ Build Envelope  
  • RAMBo Circuit Board
  • Temp Controlled Heated Bed
  • 80 Micron Minimum Layer Height 
  • 150 mm/sec max speed (print)
  • 400 mm/sec max speed (travel)
  • Frame: 1/2″ Acrylic
  • Assembly Required
  • Materials: PC, Nylon, ABS, PLA, PLA-Wood
  • 12″ X 8″ Borosilicate Glass Plate
  • Power Supply: Internal 360 W
  • 6 Month Warranty
$1,89500
BUY

3D Printer XL

Assembled & Calibrated

  • 12″X 8″X 7″ Build Envelope
  • RAMBo Circuit Board
  • Temp Controlled Heated Bed
  • 80 Micron Minimum Layer Height 
  • 150 mm/sec max speed (print)
  • 400 mm/sec max speed (travel)
  • Frame: 1/2″ Acrylic
  • Ready to 3D Print
  • Materials: PC, Nylon, ABS, PLA, PLA-Wood
  • 12″ X 8″ Borosilicate Glass Plate
  • Power Supply: Internal 360 W
  • 6 Month Warranty
$2,29500
BUY

3D Printer Build Envelope Comparison

Perhaps the most important difference between our two models of 3D printers is the build envelope.  The XL model offers a larger build envelope.  The V.5 offers a nicely sized  build envelope of 8″ X 8″ X 4″ (about 250 cubic inches), while the XL 3D printer offers a build envelope of 12″ X 8″ X 7″ (about 670 cubic inches).  The difference in build volume between the two 3D printers is 420 cubic inches.

 

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V.5

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XL

3D Printer Circuit Board Comparison

Another important difference between our two models of 3D printers is the circuit board.  The V.5 operates on a Sanguino-type of board named the Gen 6, while the XL model operates on a RAMBo made by Ultimachine.  The Gen 6 board is a very reliable board, while the RAMBo offers more options for expandability, such as a dual extruder, multiple fans, and several other features including direct heatbed control up to 150C.  You can learn more about the RAMBo here.

Heated Bed Control

Both 3D printer models offer a fully heated bed for optimum printing of high temp materials such as ABS, Nylon and Polycarbonate.  The  heated bed on the V.5 model operates with fixed temperature and an on/off switch.  The heated bed on XL model offers temperature control.

Comparison of Frames

Both 3D printer models offer a well designed acrylic frame.  The frame on the V.5 is 3/8″ inch and the frame on the XL is thicker at 1/2″ inch for increased stability.

3D Printer Power Supply

Both 3D printer models offer a 360 Watt power supply.  It is switchable and adaptable to work with any power source in the world.  The power source on the V.5 is external and the power supply on the XL is integrated and tucked neatly away.

3D Printer Price Comparison

The 3D printer prices vary between the V.5 and the XL.   The 3D printer price comparison between the two assembled models is a difference of $600.

Airwolf 3d Printers come in 2 formats:  (a) a completely assembled and well-calibrated machine, ready to print right out of the box and (b) a comprehensive do it yourself kit with assembly instructions.

The 3D printer prices also vary between the fully assembled machine and the DIY kit.

    • 3D Printer Kits:  If you are a confident do-it-yourself enthusiast, with some mechanical and programming knowledge, you might enjoy the thrill and challenge of assembling your own 3d printer from a prepackaged kit.  The benefit here is that you become intimately familiar with the design and function of your machine.
    • Assembled Machine:  If you are short on time, but  have some computer skills and want to start 3d printing today, then an assembled machine is the way to go.  Models arrive completely assembled (well calibrated and ready to use).  With an assembled and calibrated 3d printer you pay a small premium to avoid the extra assembly and tuning steps.

The 3D printer price comparison between the assembled machine and the DIY kit is $400.