ULTIMAKER Full Series Comparison: S3, S7, or S8 – Which One Suits You Best?

May 14, 2025

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UltiMaker S3 UltiMaker S7 UltiMaker S7 Pro UltiMaker S8 UltiMaker S8 Pro
Model S3 S7 S7 Pro Bundle S8 S8 Pro Bundle
Build Volume 230 x 190 x 200 mm 330 x 240 x 300 mm 330 x 240 x 300 mm 330 x 240 x 300 mm 330 x 240 x 300 mm
Print speed Medium Medium Medium High (up to 500 mm/s) High (up to 500 mm/s)
Print cores Standard AA/BB Standard AA/BB Standard AA/BB Upgraded AA+/CC+ Upgraded AA+/CC+
Build plate type Glass PEI – coated flexible steel PEI – coated flexible steel PEI – coated flexible steel PEI – coated flexible steel
Air Manager (EPA Filter) No YES YES YES YES
Material Handling Manual (2 spools) Manual (2 spools) Auto (6 spools) Manual (2 spools) Auto (6 spools)

UltiMaker S3

  Easy-to-use 3D printing starts here.

A powerhouse that fits neatly on a desk. Ready to print glass and carbon fiber composites. Soluble supports allow for complex geometries with more design freedom.

3D Printing Performance You Can Reply On

The UltiMaker S3 features next-generation reliability. Its advanced active leveling, stiffer build platform, heated build plate, and more accurate stepper drivers result in the highest print quality of a machine in this form factor, And dual filament flow sensors notify if you run out of material.

In-House Production Made Easy

The Ultimaker S3 was designed so that anyone can achieve high-quality results after a 30 minute introduction. Its award winning touch interface, advanced active leveling, predefined print setting and Ultimaker Platform access, facilitate 3D printing as part of any workflow.

UltiMaker S7

  A new level of 3D printing success

We took everything our customers love abouth the award-winning UltiMaker S5 and made it even better. The S7 is packed full of our latest technology, making it easier than ever to 3D print high-quality parts.

Best in Class Reliability

The Ultimaker S7 can be trusted to do its job, giving you freedom to do yours. The inductive sensor-enabled bed levelling of the S7 ensures a perfect first layer and the integrated air manager maintains the build volume at an optimally regulated temperature. Additionally, run-out and fan bracket sensors will pause your print and notify you if you run out of filament or if there is a clog that causes your print head
to flood.

Ultimate Connectivity

The Ultimaker S7 is your gateway to the entire Ultimaker platform. Access all the tools you need to start 3D printing. Manage and monitor your prints securely with the Ultimaker. Digital factory, improve your 3D printing knowledge with e-learning courses on the Ultimaker Academy, and choose from hundreds of materials and plugins using the Ultimaker Marketplace.

UltiMaker S7 Pro Bundle

 Unleash true 24/7 3D printing

Transform the UltiMaker S7 into a manufacturing powerhouse. With 3x the material capacity. Automated filament handling. Humidity-controlled storage.

Best in Class Reliability

We took everything our users loved about the award winning UltiMaker S5, and we made it even better. The UltiMaker S7 can be trusted to do its job, giving you the freedom to do yours. The inductive sensor enabled bed leveling of the S7 ensures a perfect first layer and the integrated air manager maintains the build volume at an optimally regulated temperature. Additionally, run out and fan bracket sensors will pause your print and notify you if you run out of filament or if there is a clog that causes your print head to flood.

Ultimate Connectivity

The Ultimaker S7 Pro Bundle is your gateway to the entire Ultimaker platform. Access all the tools you need to start 3D printing. Manage and monitor your prints securely with the Ultimaker. Digital factory, improve your 3D printing knowledge with e-learning courses on the Ultimaker Academy, and choose from hundreds of materials and plugins using the Ultimaker Marketplace.

UltiMaker S8

 Up ro 4x productivity and improved quality,
 powered  by the new UltiMaker Cheetah motion   planner.

4x productivity of its predecessor while also improving print quality to 0.15 mm ± 0.15%. That is made possible by the innovative UltiMaker Cheetah motion planner, together with new high flow cores and improved feeder system.

Up to 4x the productivity 

Ultimaker S8 achieves up to 4x the productivity of its predecessor. While also improving print quality. Made possible with our new motion planner UltiMaker Cheetah, new high flow print cores, and an improved feeder. Combining industry-leading dual extrusion printing with our open material platform, allows you to create complex multi-material parts in a fraction of the time.

UltiMaker S8 Pro Bundle

 High – Speed 3D Printing with Smart

Ensure 24/7 uninterrupted printing with its Material Station, which automatically manages up to six materials for seamless transitions. Say goodbye to manual swaps and downtime – keep your production running smoothly, no matter the complexity of your prints

Up to 4x the productivity 

Ultimaker S8 achieves up to 4x the productivity of its predecessor. While also improving print quality. Made possible with our new motion planner UltiMaker Cheetah, new high flow print cores, and an improved feeder. Combining industry-leading dual extrusion printing with our open material platform, allows you to create complex multi-material parts in a fraction of the time.

  The Ultimaker Platform

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3D printer that simply work

Our award-winning 3D printer are robust, reliable, and easy to use. They deliver quality parts time and again. Designed and tested to run 24/7, they allow you to achieve the results you need more quickly and easily.

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Software ready for Industry 4.0

Trusted by millions of users across 14 languages, Ultimaker Cura integrates with any workflow through Ultimaker Marketplace plugins. Then scale production and digital distribution with Ultimaker Digital Factory

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Material choice like never before

Ultimaker offers the widest material choice on the market. Through our Material Alliance, choose the perfect filament for your application, from advanced polymers to carbon fiber composites

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Support dedicated to your sucess

Wherever you are in the world, Ultimaker support is close by. Our global network of service partners offer professional installation, training, and maintenance in your language and time zone.

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