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Markforged Onyx One vs UltiMaker S7

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Markforged Onyx One vs UltiMaker S7 — documented properties and sources
PropertyMarkforged Onyx OneINDUSTRIALUltiMaker S7INDUSTRIAL
Identity
BrandMarkforgedUltiMaker
ClassINDUSTRIALINDUSTRIAL
Identity & Market
Manufacturer & exact marketed model name (verify the exact product identity first)Markforged Onyx One Desktop 3D Printer[1]UltiMaker S7[2]
Street price (USD; dated snapshot per entry)Not documented$5,999.00 for the standard model at 3D Universe, in stock, checked Aug 2026[2]
Variants & sibling models — and how to tell them apart (spec-contamination risk)The defining limitation: the Onyx One prints Onyx only and has NO continuous-fibre reinforcement. The Onyx Pro adds fibreglass, the Mark Two adds the full continuous-fibre range, and the X7 is a much larger industrial machine. Onyx One specifications must never be read from Mark Two or X-series material lists[1][3][4]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)[2][5][6]
Market position: superseded? successor announced?Not documentedSuperseded by the S8, launched March 2025, which UltiMaker markets as four times more productive[6][7]
Physical & Frame
Build volume X×Y×Z (mm) — advertised vs actually usable12.6 x 5.2 x 6.1 in (approximately 320 x 132 x 155 mm)[1]330 x 240 x 300 mm[2]
Machine footprint (mm) & clearance needed (cable/spool overhang)Not documented495 x 585 x 780 mm with the spool holder[2]
Frame construction & materialNot documentedFully assembled professional chassis[2]
Enclosure: open / enclosed; panel material; door/lidEnclosed desktop cabinet[1]Not documented
Kinematics & Motion Hardware
Kinematics (bedslinger i3 / CoreXY / other)Not documentedDual-extrusion gantry with auto nozzle-lifting and swappable print cores; kinematic layout not published[2]
Speed & Acceleration
Max volumetric flow claimed (mm³/s)Not documentedBuild speed under 24 mm3/s (manufacturer figure)[2]
Extruder
Type (direct drive / bowden) & design nameSingle extruder — plastic only, no fibre channel[1]Dual extrusion with swappable print cores[2]
Filament diameterNot documented2.85 mm[2]
Hotend & Nozzle
Stock nozzle size & sizes included in boxNot documented0.4 mm standard; 0.25, 0.6 and 0.8 mm available separately[2]
Heated Bed & Surface
Max bed temp claimed AND firmware limitNot documentedPEI-coated flexible build plate, 20-140 °C[2]
Bed surface (material, texture, coating), single/double-sidedNot documentedPEI-coated flexible build plate[2]
Firmware & Openness
Firmware base & current version (Klipper fork / Marlin fork / proprietary)Proprietary; slicing and print management run in Markforged's cloud-based Eiger software[1]Not documented
Connectivity, UI & Camera
WiFi (band/standard), Ethernet, USB ports, SD/flash-driveNot documentedWi-Fi 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, LAN, USB[2]
Materials Support
Officially supported filament listOnyx only — Markforged's nylon filled with chopped carbon fibre. Markforged claims parts 1.4x stronger than ABS and heat deflection to 293 °F (145 °C)[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[2]
Independently Measured Performance
Dimensional accuracy measurements (third-party, with numbers)Not documentedXYZ resolution 6.9 / 6.9 / 2.5 micron (manufacturer specification)[2]

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 Onyx One desktop composite 3D printer listing exbuild.com · 2026-08 · vendor
  2. UltiMaker S7 product listing shop3duniverse.com · 2026-08 · vendor
  3. Markforged Mark Two (Gen 2) specification page aniwaa.com · 2026-08 · doc
  4. Markforged X7 (Gen 2) specification page aniwaa.com · 2026-08 · doc
  5. UltiMaker S5 3D Printer listing matterhackers.com · 2026-08 · vendor
  6. UltiMaker S8 3D Printer listing matterhackers.com · 2026-08 · vendor
  7. New UltiMaker S8 high-speed 3D printer: technical specifications and pricing 3dprintingindustry.com · 2026-08 · review