You could think of the MakerBot Replicator+ ($2,499) desktop 3D printer as a souped-up version of the original Replicator ($1,871.69 at Amazon) , adding considerable improvements in speed, build volume, and design over its already-excellent predecessor. It also adds workflow features useful for the professional audience for which it's primarily intended, and it's quieter than the previous version. A very worthy successor, it's our Editors' Choice for high end, general purpose 3D printers. Design and Features The all-black Replicator+ is large, measuring 16.2 by 17.4 by 20.8 inches (HWD), so it's best kept on a table or bench of its own. It weighs 35 pounds, 6 ounces. With a rigid yet open frame, it's open at the front, on the sides, and on top, permitting easy access to the print bed and easy viewing of prints in progress. Its build volume is 6.5 by 11.6 by 7.6 inches, 25 percent larger than its predecessor's. According to MakerBot, it's also 30 percent faster. The Ultimaker 2+ (...
The MakerBot Replicator+ 3D printer is a marked upgrade over its predecessor, offering better speed, a larger build area, and workflow solutions for professionals.
Easy to use; Very good print quality; User-friendly yet powerful software; Prints via USB, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi, and from a USB thumb drive; Safe design for an open-frame printer; Relatively quiet
Printer setup through MakerBot Mobile app can be tricky; Somewhat pricey filament