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Markforged Mark Two vs Stratasys F120

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Markforged Mark Two vs Stratasys F120 — documented properties and sources
PropertyMarkforged Mark TwoINDUSTRIALStratasys F120INDUSTRIAL
Identity
BrandMarkforgedStratasys
ClassINDUSTRIALINDUSTRIAL
Identity & Market
Manufacturer & exact marketed model name (verify the exact product identity first)Markforged Mark Two, current generation listed as Gen 2[1][2]Stratasys F120, part of the Stratasys F123 Series[3]
Release date (announcement and actual shipping)Gen 2 dated 2024[1]The F123 series spec sheet carried is revision 0721a (July 2021). Stratasys does not print a launch date on it[3]
Launch MSRP (USD)From $20,000 (approximately EUR 20,000)[1]Not documented
Variants & sibling models — and how to tell them apart (spec-contamination risk)A no-WiFi Gen 2 variant is sold alongside the standard Gen 2 at the same list price; connectivity is therefore not implied by the model name. Sits between the Onyx Pro (fibreglass only) and the X7 (much larger, 330 x 270 x 200 mm). Pricing note: No live USD listing found. CAD Micro lists the Mark Two (Gen 2) at CA$22,386.00, and separately a Gen 2 no-WiFi variant at the same CA$22,386.00, checked Aug 2026 — Canadian dollars, not USD[2][4][5]The F120 is the odd one out in the series: smaller cabinet (889 x 870 x 721 mm, 124 kg vs 1,626 x 864 x 711 mm, 227 kg), two external material coil boxes rather than internal spool bays, only two model materials, and no 0.127 mm layer option. Same build size as the F170 but not the same machine[3]
Physical & Frame
Build volume X×Y×Z (mm) — advertised vs actually usable6.5 L (Aniwaa's figure). Exact XYZ not stated on the sources checked[1]254 x 254 x 254 mm (10 x 10 x 10 in)[3]
Machine footprint (mm) & clearance needed (cable/spool overhang)584 x 330 x 355 mm[1]889 x 870 x 721 mm (35 x 35 x 29 in)[3]
Net weight (kg)16 kg[1]124 kg (F120) or 227 kg with consumables (F170, F270, F370)[3]
Frame construction & materialNot documentedFully enclosed office/classroom-grade cabinet, factory assembled[3]
Enclosure: open / enclosed; panel material; door/lidEnclosed desktop cabinet[1]Enclosed build chamber[3]
Kinematics & Motion Hardware
Kinematics (bedslinger i3 / CoreXY / other)Continuous fibre deposition combined with fused filament fabrication[1]Not documented
Hotend & Nozzle
Stock nozzle size & sizes included in boxLayer thickness down to 0.1 mm in Z[1]Not documented
Electronics & Power
Input voltage (110/220 V, switch or auto)Not documented100-132 V / 15 A or 200-240 V / 7 A, 50/60 Hz[3]
Firmware & Openness
Firmware base & current version (Klipper fork / Marlin fork / proprietary)Not documentedProprietary Stratasys firmware; print preparation is GrabCAD Print. The F370 additionally carries an Insight software licence and DoD STIG compliance powered by Red Hat Enterprise Linux[3]
Connectivity, UI & Camera
WiFi (band/standard), Ethernet, USB ports, SD/flash-driveNot documentedWired TCP/IP at 100 Mbps minimum, 100base-T Ethernet, RJ45. Wireless-ready IEEE 802.11 n/g/b with WPA2-PSK or 802.1x EAP, CCMP/TKIP encryption[3]
Materials Support
Officially supported filament listComposites with carbon, glass and Kevlar-reinforced polymers; elastomers (TPU); thermoplastics including PLA and polyamides[1]ABS-M30 and ASA, with SR-30 support material. Notably the F120 does NOT get PLA, FDM TPU 92A or ABS-CF10, and cannot use the 0.127 mm layer height[3]
Safety
Certifications (UL/ETL/CE/FCC — verify, don't assume)Not documentedCE (low-voltage and EMC directives), FCC, EAC, cTUVus, KC, RoHS, WEEE, REACH, RCM[3]
Noise & Power Consumption
Noise: claimed dB and independently measured dB (distance/method)Not documented46 dB maximum during build, 35 dB idle — manufacturer specification, no distance or method stated, and not an independent measurement[3]
Independently Measured Performance
Dimensional accuracy measurements (third-party, with numbers)Not documentedParts produced within +/-0.200 mm or +/-0.002 mm/mm, whichever is greater. Manufacturer figure derived from statistical data at 95% dimensional yield; Z accuracy carries an extra -0.000/+slice-height tolerance[3]

Manufacturer claims, independent measurements, packages and test conditions retain their source wording. FDM linear speed and resin vertical speed use different units and are not directly comparable. Unknown values are marked “Not documented”. Prices and source dates remain historical snapshots; check the linked guide for product details. Differences highlight text, not a universal winner.

Sources for this comparison

  1. Markforged Mark Two (Gen 2) specification page aniwaa.com · 2026-08 · doc
  2. Markforged 3D printer collection (live prices, CAD) shop.cadmicro.com · 2026-08 · vendor
  3. Stratasys F123 Series product specification sheet (PSS_FDM_F123Series_0721a, PDF) stratasys.com · 2026-08 · doc
  4. Markforged X7 (Gen 2) specification page aniwaa.com · 2026-08 · doc
  5. Markforged Onyx One desktop composite 3D printer listing exbuild.com · 2026-08 · vendor