Artisan
“A 3-in-1 for laser and CNC fans, not a great printer buy.”
Will’s take Hard to recommend
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- Artisan vs XL+
Snapmaker Artisan vs Prusa XL+
XL+
“A true tool changer with a massive bed, for serious work.”
Will’s take Niche pick
The short version
- The Artisan costs $50 less.
- The Artisan holds 1.4× the build volume.
- The XL+ handles up to 5 colours, against 2.
- Only the Artisan is enclosed, which matters for ABS, ASA and indoor use.
By the numbers
Side by side, drawn to scale
- Snapmaker Artisan
- Prusa XL+
Price
Build volume
Top speed
Max colours
Bed size from above
- Artisan 400 × 400
- XL+ 360 × 360
Full specs
Marked where one is clearly aheadSpec for spec
| Spec | Snapmaker Artisan | Prusa XL+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,249 | $2,299 |
| Released | August 2022 | August 2026 |
| Technology | Filament (FDM) | Filament (FDM) |
| Motion system | Dual nozzle | Tool changer |
| Build volume | 400 × 400 × 400 mm | 360 × 360 × 360 mm |
| Top speed | 180 mm/s | Not stated |
| Max colours | 2 (Dual extrusion module) | 5 (XL toolchanger (2- and 5-toolhead configs; toolheads can be added later)) |
| Frame | Enclosed | Open frame |
| Hotend, max | 300 °C | 290 °C |
| Bed, max | 110 °C | 115 °C |
| Chamber heating | None | None |
| Weight | Not stated | 30 kg |
| Materials | PLA, ABS, ASA, PETG, TPU, Breakaway PLA, PVA, HIPS, Nylon, CF/GF nylon | PLA, PETG, ASA, ABS, PC, PA, TPU, PVA, HIPS, PP, CPE, PVB, CF composites |