Updated October 17, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team
BIQU vs Snapmaker Shop
BIQU
Higher score in this comparison
Snapmaker Shop
Where BIQU and Snapmaker Shop differ
| Compare | BIQUReviewVisitVisit | Snapmaker ShopReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €160.95 | $699 |
| Largest build size (mm) | 270 | 350Higher |
| Multi-colour printing | No | YesHas it |
| Top print speed (mm/s) | 100 | 500Higher |
| Laser power (W) | Not confirmed | 40 |
| Enclosed models | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Markets | AD, AE, AF, AM, AR, AT, AU, AZ, BA, BD, BE, BG, BH, BN, BR, BT, CA, CC, CH, CL, CN, CO, CR, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EC, EE, EG, ES, FI, FJ, FO, FR, GB, GG, GI, GL, GR, HK, HR, HU, ID, IE, IL, IM, IN, IQ, IS, IT, JE, JO, JP, KG, KH, KR, KW, KZ, LA, LB, LI, LK, LT, LU, LV, MA, MC, MD, ME, MM, MN, MO, MQ, MT, MV, MX, MY, NC, NG, NL, NO, NP, NZ, OM, PE, PH, PK, PL, PS, PT, PY, QA, RE, RO, RS, RU, SA, SE, SG, SI, SJ, SK, SM, TH, TJ, TM, UA, US, UZ, VA, VN, YE, ZA | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Warranty (1 year).
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Key differences
- BIQU scores higher overall: 9.0 vs 8.8.
- Largest build size (mm) is higher at Snapmaker Shop: 350 vs 270.
- Multi-colour printing: only Snapmaker Shop.
- Top print speed (mm/s) is higher at Snapmaker Shop: 500 vs 100.
- Support channels: only BIQU offers Chat.
- Products: only BIQU offers Resin printer.
- Products: only Snapmaker Shop offers Laser engraver, Cutting machine.
Our verdict on each
BIQU
BIQU suits first time buyers who want an FDM or resin printer without a large outlay, at an entry price of €160.95. The trade-off is colour, as multi colour is no, so prints stay single material and the 1 year warranty is the main cover.
Snapmaker Shop
Snapmaker Shop focuses on multi color toolchanger 3D printers, filament, modules and accessories for maker setups. For hobbyists and home workshops wanting combined 3D printing with laser and CNC capability, it offers a focused versatile ecosystem built around expandable machines.
Score breakdown
| Area | BIQU | Snapmaker Shop |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.3HigherEntry price of €160.95 ranks 9 of 27 among compared brands. | 8.6 |
| Offer | 8.6fdm printer and resin printer covers filament and resin, and support runs on email, help centre and community. | 8.9Higher |
By the numbers
| Fact | BIQU | Snapmaker Shop |
|---|---|---|
| Largest build size (mm) | 270 | 350 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Top print speed (mm/s) | 100 | 500 |
Pick BIQU if, pick Snapmaker Shop if
Pick BIQU if cost matter most.
Pick Snapmaker Shop if offer, largest build size (mm), multi-colour printing, and top print speed (mm/s) matter most.
A third option
Cricut has top print speed (mm/s) at 645.16, against 100 for BIQU and 500 for Snapmaker Shop.
Cricut reviewWhere these facts come from
BIQU
- biqu.equipment: 9 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Snapmaker Shop
- shop.snapmaker.com: 5 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- snapmaker.com: 4 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | BIQU | Snapmaker Shop |
|---|---|---|
| 3D printers | 5 of 39 | 8 of 39 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | BIQU | Snapmaker Shop |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Fdm printer, Resin printer | Fdm printer, Laser engraver, Cutting machine |
| Legal entity | Biqu Equipment | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre, Community, ChatCovers more | Email, Help centre, Community |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | BIQU | Snapmaker Shop | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largest build size (mm) | 270lowest quarter | 350at the median | 350 |
| Warranty | 1 yearat the median | 1 yearat the median | 1 year |
| Top print speed (mm/s) | 100lowest quarter | 500below the median | 600 |
| Laser power (W) | Not confirmed | 40lowest quarter | 60 |
Median across 25 listed brands.
Pros and cons
BIQU
Pros
- The €160.95 entry price sits under the €167.73 lower quartile of the category, so entry costs less than most of the field.
- Both an FDM and a resin printer in fdm printer and resin printer, where Sovol Technology lists fdm printer only.
- Print speed of 100 mm/s mm per second, a useful figure for the same small part run over and over.
Cons
- Multi colour is no, so a part that mixes filaments needs a second job or hand finishing afterwards.
- Build size of 270 mm ranks 20 of 23, under the 390 mm median across the site.
- Support runs on email, help centre and community, which leaves out phone help for faults you would rather talk through.
Snapmaker Shop
Pros
- Dedicated multi color toolchanger printers designed for fast material change and less waste
- Three in one Artisan machine combines 3D printing with laser and CNC functions
- Wide filament selection including RFID tagged PLA and lithophane bundles for detailed projects
Cons
- Narrow catalog built only around its own machines, modules and materials
- Multicolor and multifunction systems add complexity for simple one off prints
Who each suits
BIQU
Who it suits
- First time buyers who want filament and resin in fdm printer and resin printer without a large outlay.
- Makers running small repeated parts that fit 270 mm and can use a stated 100 mm/s mm per second top speed.
- Shoppers in the countries listed in Andorra, AE and AF who want delivery beyond a single market.
Who should look elsewhere
- Multi filament jobs in a single build, because multi colour is no.
- Anyone shopping for scanners, engravers or cutting machines alongside printers, since MatterHackers covers fdm printer, resin printer and 3d scanner.
- Oversize parts, since the build volume is 270 mm and nothing in the range goes beyond it.
Snapmaker Shop
Who it suits
- Home makers exploring multicolor 3D printing
- Hobbyists combining printing, laser and CNC work
- Enthusiasts expanding machines with modules and filament
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers seeking general electronics beyond maker tools
Country by country
| Country | BIQU | Snapmaker Shop |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | Yes | No |
| Andorra | Yes | No |
| Argentina | Yes | No |
| Armenia | Yes | No |
| Australia | Yes | No |
| Austria | Yes | No |
| Azerbaijan | Yes | No |
| Bahrain | Yes | No |
8 of 113 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
BIQU
What does a BIQU printer cost to start with?+
The lowest listed printer is €160.95, which sits under the €167.73 lower quartile of the category, where the median sits at €262.21. That figure is a one-off hardware purchase price, not a rate that renews, so there is no second payment to plan for.
What kinds of printers does BIQU sell?+
The catalogue covers fdm printer and resin printer, so filament and resin sit under one brand and you can move between the two technologies. That is a wider split than Sovol Technology, whose range is fdm printer, and different again from Farnell at fdm printer and 3d scanner.
Snapmaker Shop
What does Snapmaker Shop sell?+
Snapmaker Shop sells toolchanger 3D printers plus filament, modules and accessories for maker setups. It focuses on multi color and multi material printing with parts that support expansion and maintenance.
What is the Snapmaker Artisan Premium?+
The Artisan Premium is a three in one machine for versatile home workshops. It combines dual extrusion 3D printing with laser work and CNC carving within a large work area.