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Markforged Mark Two vs UltiMaker S7

Compare hardware, build volume, printing specifications, dated prices and sources.

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Markforged Mark Two vs UltiMaker S7 — documented properties and sources
PropertyMarkforged Mark TwoINDUSTRIALUltiMaker S7INDUSTRIAL
Identity
BrandMarkforgedUltiMaker
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]UltiMaker S7[3]
Release date (announcement and actual shipping)Gen 2 dated 2024[1]Not documented
Launch MSRP (USD)From $20,000 (approximately EUR 20,000)[1]Not documented
Street price (USD; dated snapshot per entry)Not documented$5,999.00 for the standard model at 3D Universe, in stock, checked Aug 2026[3]
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]Same 330 x 240 x 300 mm envelope as the S5 and S8. The S7 is distinguished from the S5 by a PEI-coated flexible build plate (rather than glass) and dual-band Wi-Fi; from the S8 by nozzle temperature (S8 reaches 340 °C) and speed (S8 quotes 500 mm/s and 50,000 mm/s2)[3][6][7]
Market position: superseded? successor announced?Not documentedSuperseded by the S8, launched March 2025, which UltiMaker markets as four times more productive[7][8]
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]330 x 240 x 300 mm[3]
Machine footprint (mm) & clearance needed (cable/spool overhang)584 x 330 x 355 mm[1]495 x 585 x 780 mm with the spool holder[3]
Net weight (kg)16 kg[1]Not documented
Frame construction & materialNot documentedFully assembled professional chassis[3]
Enclosure: open / enclosed; panel material; door/lidEnclosed desktop cabinet[1]Not documented
Kinematics & Motion Hardware
Kinematics (bedslinger i3 / CoreXY / other)Continuous fibre deposition combined with fused filament fabrication[1]Dual-extrusion gantry with auto nozzle-lifting and swappable print cores; kinematic layout not published[3]
Speed & Acceleration
Max volumetric flow claimed (mm³/s)Not documentedBuild speed under 24 mm3/s (manufacturer figure)[3]
Extruder
Type (direct drive / bowden) & design nameNot documentedDual extrusion with swappable print cores[3]
Filament diameterNot documented2.85 mm[3]
Hotend & Nozzle
Stock nozzle size & sizes included in boxLayer thickness down to 0.1 mm in Z[1]0.4 mm standard; 0.25, 0.6 and 0.8 mm available separately[3]
Heated Bed & Surface
Max bed temp claimed AND firmware limitNot documentedPEI-coated flexible build plate, 20-140 °C[3]
Bed surface (material, texture, coating), single/double-sidedNot documentedPEI-coated flexible build plate[3]
Connectivity, UI & Camera
WiFi (band/standard), Ethernet, USB ports, SD/flash-driveNot documentedWi-Fi 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, LAN, USB[3]
Materials Support
Officially supported filament listComposites with carbon, glass and Kevlar-reinforced polymers; elastomers (TPU); thermoplastics including PLA and polyamides[1]Not documented
Noise & Power Consumption
Noise: claimed dB and independently measured dB (distance/method)Not documentedUnder 50 dBA operating sound, manufacturer figure. No independent measurement[3]
Independently Measured Performance
Dimensional accuracy measurements (third-party, with numbers)Not documentedXYZ resolution 6.9 / 6.9 / 2.5 micron (manufacturer specification)[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. UltiMaker S7 product listing shop3duniverse.com · 2026-08 · vendor
  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
  6. UltiMaker S5 3D Printer listing matterhackers.com · 2026-08 · vendor
  7. UltiMaker S8 3D Printer listing matterhackers.com · 2026-08 · vendor
  8. New UltiMaker S8 high-speed 3D printer: technical specifications and pricing 3dprintingindustry.com · 2026-08 · review