Snapmaker U1 - 4-Color Simultaneous Toolhead 3D Printer
This is the kind of product that makes you want to make gifts yourself instead of buying them. The Snapmaker U1 is a 3D printer with four toolheads, so it can print in up to four colors or materials, and it has dropped to $699 for Black Friday.
📊 Quick Info
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Snapmaker (China) |
| Price | $699 (Black Friday, list price $999) |
| Material/Specs | 4 toolheads, prints up to 4 colors/materials |
| Key Feature | Multicolor printing |
| One-Line Verdict | ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ Multicolor printing |
✨ 3-Line Summary
- 👍 Biggest strength: It prints several colors at once, so there is less painting after printing
- 👎 Downside: Space requirements, noise, and the learning curve still need to be confirmed
- 🎯 Recommended for: Makers who enjoy making things themselves
📸 Product Gallery
The U1 printing a colorful shoe, with four spools mounted alongside
Examining a finished piece in the workspace
Colorful pyramid pieces sitting on the print bed
Taking a finished print off the bed to use it
🔍 Why It Caught My Eye
Four toolheads
The design looked aimed at cutting down the hassle of swapping filament every time you change colors.
Small gift items
It looked well suited to making small items yourself, like pyramid pieces or pouch charms.
🤔 What Gives Me Pause
Pricing terms
$699 is a Black Friday price, so it returns to the list price of $999 once the sale ends.
Buying in Korea
In a Coupang search, only parts and accessories showed up rather than the printer itself, so whether it is officially sold in Korea still needs to be confirmed.
📋 Product Features (Subjective Ratings)
- Design: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Portability: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Practicality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Value for money: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
🛒 Pre-Purchase Checklist
✅ Recommended for
- Anyone who wants to try multicolor printing
- Anyone who likes handmade gifts
❌ Not recommended for
- Anyone who finds post-print cleanup tedious
- Anyone with limited desk space
🎯 Final Verdict
It is a good candidate for getting started with multicolor printing while the price is discounted. That said, I think you should first check how to buy it in Korea.
Source: Yanko Design product page
