How the two machines differ on paper: build volume, process, enclosure, nozzle temperature, launch year and the materials each manufacturer names. This is a specification comparison, not a hands-on test.
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Published specifications don't settle print quality, reliability or noise. Compare the exact configuration, bundled accessories, regional price and support with each manufacturer, and check that the materials you need are supported on the configuration you'd buy.
| Specification | UltiMaker S7 | UltiMaker S8 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | UltiMaker | UltiMaker |
| Printing process | FFF | FFF |
| Build envelope (X × Y × Z) | 330 × 240 × 300 mm | 330 × 240 × 300 mm |
| Nominal box volume | 23.76 L | 23.76 L |
| Enclosure | Enclosed | Enclosed |
| Maximum nozzle temperature | 280 °C | 340 °C |
| Introduction year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Collection | Current / announced | Listing status only |
| Market grouping (editorial) | Professional | Professional |
| Materials named by the manufacturer | Not verified | PLA, PETG, CPE, Nylon, PC, TPU, PP |
| Machine dimensions (mm) | 495 × 585 × 800 | 495 × 585 × 800 |
| Machine weight (kg) | 29.1 | 30 |
| Filament diameter (mm) | 2.85 | 2.85 |
| Layer height (µm) | 60–400 | 60–400 |
| Maximum Power (W) | 500 | 500 |
| Display | 4.7-inch touchscreen | 4.7-inch touchscreen |
| Extrusion System | Dual Bowden extrusion with automatic nozzle lifting | Not verified |
| Build Surface | PEI-coated flexible steel | PEI-coated flexible steel |
| Bed Leveling | Inductive active leveling | Not verified |
| Air Filtration | Integrated Air Manager with replaceable EPA filter | Integrated replaceable EPA filter |
| Nominal Air Extraction | 35 m³/h at 23°C for most materials | Not verified |
| Connectivity | 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi, Ethernet and USB | Dual-band Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet and USB 2.0 |
| Printhead Monitoring | Flood detection | Not verified |
| Slicing Software | UltiMaker Cura | Not verified |
| Maximum Travel Speed | Not verified | 500 mm/s |
| Maximum Acceleration | Not verified | 50,000 mm/s² |
| Maximum Volumetric Flow | Not verified | 35 mm³/s |
| Motion Planner | Not verified | UltiMaker Cheetah |
| Controller | Not verified | 1.8 GHz quad-core module plus 600 MHz Cortex-M7 real-time controller |
S-series printer with integrated Air Manager and a flexible build plate.
S7 adds a flexible steel plate, inductive probing and integrated Air Manager to the S-series workflow. The chamber is enclosed but passively heated.
Full sourced profileProfessional dual-extrusion filament printer with swappable print cores.
S8 combines the Cheetah planner, revised feeders and AA+/CC+ high-flow print cores. The flexible plate and integrated air filtration remain part of the enclosed workflow.
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