The Ultimaker S5's workhorse nature, dual extruders, excellent print quality, impressive build volume, and easy setup and operation make it a very appealing option for those in the market for an intermediate, mid-cost 3D printer. If you're looking for a formidable workhorse machine with lots of bells and whistles, and are prepared to pay a bit more for some serious quality upgrades, then the Ultimaker series of 3D printers should certainly be on your radar. For those looking for professional, dual-extrusion multi-material, and even soluble support printing capabilities, the Ultimaker printers might be top of your list. These printers are fast, sturdy, among the easiest to plug-and-play, require little maintenance, and are capable of handling almost any challenging print you might throw at them. Consider these machines if you have a bit of a larger budget and want a 3D printer that can handle tricky projects. There's a reason Ultimakers are consistently ranked as some of the best desktop 3D printers today.

SPECIFICATIONS
Technology: Fused filament fabrication (FFF)
Print head: Dual-extrusion print head with an auto-nozzle lifting system and swappable print cores
Dimensions: 495 x 457 x 520 mm
Build volume XYZ: 330 x 240 x 300 mm (left or right nozzle, or dual extrusion)
Filament diameter: 2.85 mm
Layer resolution:
- 0.25 mm nozzle: 150 - 60 micron
- 0.4 mm nozzle: 200 - 20 micron
- 0.8 mm nozzle: 600 - 20 micron
XYZ resolution: 6.9, 6.9, 2.5 micron
Build speed: <24 mm^3/s
Build plate: Heated glass build plate
Build plate temperature: 20 - 140 deg C
Build plate leveling: Active leveling
Supported materials: Optimized for PLA, Tough PLA, Nylon, ABS, CPE, CPE+, PC, TPU 95A, PP, PVA, Breakaway (Also supports third-party materials)
Feeder type: Dual-geared, abrasion-resistant (ready for composite materials)
Nozzle diameters: 0.25 mm, 0.4 mm, 0.8 mm
Nozzle temperature: 180 - 280 deg C
Nozzle heat up time: <2 min
Build plate heat up time: <4 min (from 20 to 60 deg C)