Experts prefer Ultimaker S5 over Raise3D E2
On 15 Jan 2025 (11 months ago) we went through 87 3D Printer expert endorsements .
Currently, Ultimaker S5 received 2 endorsements from PCMag (28 Dec 2024) and All3DP (4 Sep 2024). Meanwhile, Raise3D E2 did not receive any endorsements this month.
| Rank | Change | Price | 3D Printer | Digital Trends  | Popular Mechanics  | PCMag  | techadvisor 
| Tom's Guide  | TechRadar  | All3DP  | Tom's Hardware  | Wirecutter  | CNET  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | - | Check price |  Ultimaker S5 The Ultimaker S5 is a high-quality 3D printer with exceptional print quality, a large build volume, and advanced features, making it suitable for a variety of use cases. | - | - | 7 | - | - | - | 7 | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | Check price |  Raise3D E2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 28 Dec 2024 PCMag ranked Ultimaker S5 as #7
Rank 3D Printer Comment ... ... ... #7 out of 10 Ultimaker S5 Best Pro-Level 3D Printer for Large Objects / Editors' Choice... ... ... Source: www.pcmag.com - On 4 Sep 2024 All3DP ranked Ultimaker S5 as #7
Rank 3D Printer Comment ... ... ... #7 out of 18 Ultimaker S5 Dependent Dual Extrusion... ... ... Source: all3dp.com
As can be seen below, Ultimaker S5 is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while Raise3D E2 is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | 3D Printer | Digital Trends | Popular Mechanics | PCMag | techadvisor | Tom's Guide | TechRadar | All3DP | Tom's Hardware
| Wirecutter | CNET |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Check price |  Bambu Lab P1S The Bambu Lab P1S 3D printer is highly regarded for its print quality, accuracy, consistency, and ability to handle complex geometries and intricate details, making it a versatile and high-performing printer suitable for a wide range of printing projects. | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | 3 |
| 2 | - | Check price |  Bambu Lab A1 Mini | - | - | 4 | - | - | - | 6 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| 3 | - | Check price |  Original Prusa MK4 The Original Prusa MK4 3D printer is highly regarded for its exceptional print quality, reliability, and ease of use, making it a top choice for professionals, hobbyists, and educators. | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - |
| 4
| - | Check price |  Bambu Lab A1 Combo | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | 2 | - | - | 1 |
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Expert reviews [4]
Total expert reviews: 4
- with a score: 2
- without a score: 2
| Highest score by 3dprintbeginner.com | 90 |
| Average score based on 4 reviews | 86 |
| Lowest score by Pick3DPrinter | 82 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [13]
Total expert reviews: 13
- with a score: 5
- without a score: 8
| Highest score by 3dprinting.com | 100 |
| Average score based on 13 reviews | 88 |
| Lowest score by Tom's Guide | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- INDEPENDENT DUAL EXTRUDERS - E2 features Raise3D’s IDEX technology, which allows the printer to produce two models at once. Use Duplication Mode to use both extruders in synchronized printing, or Mirror Mode, which produces a model and its inverse simultaneously.
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From Seller:
- Newest large-format 3D printer from Ultimaker
- Dual extrusion capability for multi material prints
- Premium materials used in construction. Heated bed smooths prints and allows for ABS printing.
- The innovative Print Core system allows for simple swapping of hot ends
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