# Taz 5 vs. UM2+ Comparison Chart

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**Created:** [March 17, 2016, 1:36pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-5-vs-um2-comparison-chart/3144 "2016-03-17T13:36:48Z")\
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**Author:** ![LesHall](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/57b2e6/32.png) [@LesHall](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/LesHall)\
**Post date:** [March 17, 2016, 1:36pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-5-vs-um2-comparison-chart/3144/1 "2016-03-17T13:36:48Z")

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Hi All,

In deciding which printer to purchase, I’ve been struggling for weeks. My budget is just ever so barely enough now that some $ came in to augment it that I can afford to select between the Taz 5 and the Ultimaker UM2+. So here is a comparison chart (original text included and an image showing bold and proper spacing for readability.

Taz 5 unexpectedly wins! I was sure that I wanted an Ultimaker but the features convinced me otherwise. There are some negatives but the positives outweigh them. All that, plus the Rocktopus is way cooler than the robot…

Les

 ![Taz 5 vs. UM2+.png](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/uploads/lulzbot/original/2X/6/6305507b585b736e5efe3b700e954df6738efeed.png)

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comparison chart: Taz 5 vs. UM2+

   Taz 5 UM2+ Specification Comment
yes yes open source required
11.4x10.8x9.8 8x8x8.1 build volume big bonus
26.8x20.5x20.3	19.4x13.5x23.1	total size bonus
200mm/s 300mm/s top speed bonus
300C 260C nozzle temp max important
120C 100C build plate temp max	helpful
unchangeable easy swap nozzle changing very useful
LOUD quiet: <50dBA sound level big issue
medium high ease of use noncritical
high medium modifiability big plus
upgrade no dual extruder Taz 5 wins
0.075 to 0.50mm	0.020 to 0.600mm	layer thickness nice to have
open frame 4 sides enclosure helpful
manual assisted bed leveling useful
$2,195 $2499 printer cost high
$400 $100 accessories cost high
$2600 $2600 total cost equal, both pricey
Rocktopus Robot mascott Taz 5 way cooler

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