If you are choices are between the two, then definitely get the Makergear. It has a 8x10x8 build area, much bigger then the lulzbot. I just recieved my M2 this last weekend and I have had no issues with printing my first ever parts. I love the thing
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Hi @Johnic,
What do you want to do with the 3D printer? What’s most important? (Customization, Plug’n’Play functionality, print quality etc)
I’m looking to use it for hobbie build stuff. RC cars, RC planes and Heli as well as odd printing. I’m lookimg for a reliable plug and play with little tinkering. I also like the zortrax m200 if already in the 2k price range. Any thoughts about Zortrax?
If you are choices are between the two, i also definitely get the Makergear. But i think you can also to consider more other 3D printers?
Suggestions ?
The Makerbot and the JGAURORA may be you can also go and have a look, the makerbot is a famous brand in 3D printer, and the JGAURORA is a brands be found in 2009, both of them has their own advantages.
The makerbot is an overpriced piece of shit. It is one of the least reliable printers
There are cheaper printers under $1000 that can achieve the same quality as the printers that are over $1000. Can even achieve better results with a bit of tinkering and minor upgrades.
A wanhao printer has good reviews from people. Some beginners like the Monoprice printer. Printrbot simple metal is a good printer for learning though it does have a smaller bed size. But if it is bed size you are looking for go with the Makergear.
Also I would recommend checking this site out: 3D printer catalog: Over 2,300 3D printers to choose from 1. You can compare printers within your budget range. Not all available 3d printers are on the site but a lot of the popular ones are.
Okay great. Have you ever heard of the Wanhao D6? It’s a Zortrax M200 clone, good quality & half the price 
The makergear is a top notch product. The support is excellent.
The WANHAO D6 - ENCLOSED BUILD CHAMBER is interesting. But I’m always leery to buy a clone. I feel cloned prob use cheaper parts to get it done. I watched a bunch of vid on the zortrax last night and liked what I saw. I don’t have time to tinker or fix, with two young kids. All I want to do is hit print and walk away.
The quality of the zortrax is amazing. Granted I can’t use pla or a flexible sucks but I did hear you can mod it to do it which I can a later date if I choose.
Anyone hear have experience with zortrax ?
Clones are usually built with parts from china. I have a flashforge clone (powerspec ultra) that is made from parts sourced from china. Printer works wonderfully and gets better quality than what I’ve seen with an actual flashforge. All I’ve done to the printer was add a PrintinZ board and re-level the bed. Mind you, that the powerspec I don’t recommend for beginners as it is a dual extruder.
I’ve actually heard bad things about the Zortax. Mostly they have terrible customer supports in addition to what filaments you can use.
What’s everyone’s thoughts about the Cubicon Single compared to the Zortrax M200