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FLSUN S1 vs UltiMaker S8

What S1 does better (9) and where S8 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

FLSUN S1
FLSUN · 2023S1
8.4Score
9 advantages≈ $830
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UltiMaker S8
UltiMaker · 2025S8
4.9Score
4 advantages≈ $9,900
9.7Speed9.6
5.2Print quality2.7
7.6Material versatility3.4
2.8Build volume5.1
8.8Ease of use2.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

S1S8
550 × 1,030595495 × 800585
S1S8Difference
Height1,030 mm800 mm+230 mm
Width550 mm495 mm+55 mm
Depth595 mm585 mm+10 mm
Weight39 kg30 kg+9 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is S1 better than S8?

  1. Max print speed1,200 mm/s vs 500 mm/s2.4×
  2. Build volume34.6 L vs 23.8 L+45%
  3. Engineering materials (PA, PC, CF)Yes · S8: No
  4. Built-in cameraYes · S8: No
  5. Number of supported materials10 vs 42.5×
  6. Build height (Z)430 mm vs 300 mm+43%
  7. TouchscreenYes · S8: No
  8. Screen size7″ vs 4.7″+49%
  9. Build depth (Y)320 mm vs 240 mm+33%

Why is S8 better than S1?

  1. Nozzles1 vs 22×
  2. Finest layer height0.1 mm vs 0.06 mm+67%
  3. Weight39 kg vs 30 kg+30%
  4. Build width (X)320 mm vs 330 mm+3%
Specifications

Side by side

FLSUN S1FLSUN S1≈ $8308.4
UltiMaker S8UltiMaker S8≈ $9,9004.9
General
TechnologyFDM / FFF (filament)FDM / FFF (filament)
Motion systemDelta—
Delivered asPartially assembled—
All-metal frameYes—
Build volume
Build width (X)320 mm330 mm
Build depth (Y)320 mm240 mm
Build height (Z)430 mm300 mm
Build volume34.6 L23.8 L
Speed
Max print speed1,200 mm/s500 mm/s
Max volumetric flow110 mm³/s—
Print quality
Finest layer height0.1 mm0.06 mm
Thickest layer height0.35 mm0.4 mm
Vibration compensation (input shaping)Yes—
Automatic bed levellingYes—
Extruder & hotend
Max nozzle temperature350 °C—
Direct-drive extruderYes—
Default nozzle0.4 mm0.4 mm
Nozzle materialhardened steel—
Swappable nozzle / hotendYes—
Toolheads11
Nozzles12
Filament diameter1.75 mm2.85 mm
Supported materialsABS, ASA, Carbon, PA, PC, PETG, PLA, PVA, TPU, WoodPLA, PETG, ABS, TPU
Number of supported materials104
Engineering materials (PA, PC, CF)YesNo
Multi-colour
Multi-colour printing—Yes
Max colours / materials—2
Print bed
Heated bedYesYes
Max bed temperature120 °C120 °C
Flexible magnetic build plateYes—
Enclosure
Enclosed build chamberYes—
Air filter (carbon / HEPA)Yes—
Chamber lightYes—
Connectivity & control
ConnectivityWi-Fi, USBWi-Fi, Ethernet, USB
Wi-FiYesYes
Ethernet—Yes
USBYesYes
SD card—No
Bluetooth—No
Screen size7″4.7″
TouchscreenYesNo
Features
Built-in cameraYesNo
Camera resolution2.1 MP—
Filament runout sensorYes—
Power-loss recoveryYes—
Silent stepper driversYes—
Built-in filament dryingYes—
Size & power
Width550 mm495 mm
Depth595 mm585 mm
Height1,030 mm800 mm
Weight39 kg30 kg
Rated power1,300 W500 W
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