UltiMaker review

Updated September 30, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026

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Our verdict

UltiMaker suits buyers who want a fast, enclosed FDM printer with multi colour output and broad support options, not anyone shopping on the lowest entry price. Printers start at $999, with build volume of 340 mm and speeds to 500 mm/s.

Key facts

Best for
Fast enclosed FDM work with multi colour, bought direct in US and CA.
Price from
$999 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Largest build size (mm)
340 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Multi-colour printing
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Top print speed (mm/s)
500 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Enclosed models
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
US, CA (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
Ultimaker B.V. (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
Netherlands (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Founded
2011 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Email, Chat, Phone, Help-centre, Community (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Products
Fdm printer
Official website
ultimaker.com

Apps and profiles

Elsewhere
WikidataWikipediaXLinkedIn

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Multi colour printing is included, so multi material jobs run on the same machine.
  • Enclosed build chamber, which matters more than usual when the alternative is an open machine.
  • Print speeds reach 500 mm/s, useful for batch production of parts.
  • Support covers email, chat and phone, including phone and chat alongside a help centre.

Cons

  • Entry price of $999 against SOVOL at $89 is the widest gap in the comparison.
  • The catalogue covers fdm printer only, where MatterHackers spans fdm printer, resin printer and 3d scanner.
  • The store serves US and CA, so buyers elsewhere must sort out their own route to the hardware.
  • On entry price the brand places 24 of 27 in our ranking.
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Who it suits

  • Schools, labs and small production runs that need multi colour and an enclosed chamber without buying more hardware.
  • Workshops in US and CA who want to buy direct from the brand and reach support by phone as well as email.
  • Buyers who put print speed to 500 mm/s above ticket price when planning batch output.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Tight budgets: SOVOL lists from $89.
  • One stop hobby shopping: MatterHackers sells fdm printer, resin printer and 3d scanner, so resin, scanning and cutting sit next to the printers.
  • Buyers outside US and CA who want direct store shipping to their door.

Core features

UltiMaker's range is enclosed FDM printers, and multi colour is listed as a feature across the line. Build volume tops out at 340 mm, so parts have to fit inside that envelope rather than sprawl across a panel. Print speeds run to 500 mm/s, which is where batch jobs pay off, since the machine keeps producing parts back to back. The enclosed chamber also means multi material work happens inside the build area instead of open on the bench. In short, the specification sheet leans on throughput and enclosure rather than the widest possible cube.

How it compares on our data

On build volume the brand places 17 of 23 brands we track, which puts it in the middle of the field rather than at either extreme. On entry price it places 24 of 27, so the starting figure sits among the higher ones in the category. Read together, the two placements say something similar: UltiMaker is priced as a maker tool rather than an entry level hobby machine, and build volume is not what you are paying extra for. If your budget is set by a number, compare entry price first, then check volume against the parts you actually need.

The company behind it

The legal entity behind the store is UltiMaker B.V., founded in 2011 and headquartered in the Netherlands. That length of trading history matters for firmware and slicer support on older machines. Support runs through email, chat and phone, which combines direct contact with self service: email, chat and phone sit next to a help centre and a community. Buyers who want a named legal entity behind the purchase order, rather than a marketplace listing, get that here. The headquarters country also indicates where the company and its documentation are centred.

How UltiMaker compares

Frequently asked questions

How much does an UltiMaker printer cost?+

UltiMaker's own store lists printers from $999. That is the entry figure for the range, and individual models sit above it. For comparison, SOVOL lists from $89, so the gap between the two brands on entry price is wide.

How large are UltiMaker prints?+

The largest listed build volume is 340 mm. That fits parts such as enclosures, brackets and fixtures rather than oversized panels. Across the printers we track the median sits at 390, so check the specific model's own figure before ordering something large.

Does UltiMaker print in more than one colour?+

Multi colour is listed for the range, so a single build can use several filaments without a machine swap. That removes the need for a separate dedicated unit and cuts mid job material changes. Most brands we track also offer multi colour, so treat it as a baseline expectation rather than a differentiator.

How fast do UltiMaker printers print?+

Top speed reaches 500 mm/s. That is the ceiling rather than a typical print rate, so real jobs will sit lower depending on layer height and geometry. The figure still matters for batch work, where the time per print decides how many parts come off the machine in a day.

Are UltiMaker printers enclosed?+

Enclosed is listed as a feature, so the chamber stays closed during printing and the environment around the part is more stable. Open machines are rare in this data, with only 4.3% of the printers we track open, so compare on speed and price instead of the enclosure.

Where can I buy an UltiMaker printer?+

UltiMaker's own store serves US and CA, which makes direct purchase and shipping straightforward there. Outside those markets, check a local seller before you order. For wider reach, MatterHackers lists fdm printer, resin printer and 3d scanner and Farnell lists fdm printer and 3d scanner, so both are worth a look.

Who is behind UltiMaker?+

The legal entity behind the store is UltiMaker B.V., founded in 2011 and headquartered in the Netherlands. Buyers usually weigh the founding date less than the support setup, and support here runs through email, chat and phone, which covers direct contact as well as self service.

How does UltiMaker rank against other 3D printer brands?+

On build volume the brand places 17 of 23 brands we track. On entry price it places 24 of 27, near the pricier end of the field. Its overall score on our data is 8.9.

Sources

Compiled from 7 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.

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