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Snapmaker 2.0 vs Artisan Dual Extrusion Module

Two different dual-nozzle heads: one for the Snapmaker 2.0, one for the Artisan. They are not interchangeable.

Updated November 1, 2026

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Which should you buy?

Pick the module that matches your machine. The 2.0 module ($259) is an upgrade with mixed owner reports on calibration. The Artisan module ($399) is a spare for a head the Artisan already includes.

Full comparison

Comparison of Snapmaker 2.0 Dual Extrusion Module, Snapmaker Artisan Dual Extrusion Module
Feature
Snapmaker 2.0 Dual Extrusion Module
Snapmaker Snapmaker 2.0 Dual Extrusion Module
Snapmaker Artisan Dual Extrusion Module
Snapmaker Snapmaker Artisan Dual Extrusion Module Top score
Overall score 7.07.5
Power and output
7.0
7.6
Build and results
6.8
7.8
Setup and ease of use
6.4
7.4
Value
7.6
6.8
Price (USD) $259$399
Best for Snapmaker 2.0 owners who want two-colour prints or soluble supportsArtisan owners who need a spare or replacement print head
Pros
  • 300°C hotends (stock module: 275°C)
  • 20 mm³/s flow (stock: 9 mm³/s)
  • Lifting nozzles avoid collisions and oozing on the idle side
  • Excellent single and dual print quality (TechRadar)
  • Break-away supports pulled off easily (DIY Machines)
  • 300°C nozzles; PLA, ABS, PETG, TPU, wood-fill and soluble
Cons
  • Owners report auto-calibration failures and painful manual levelling
  • Stringing and uneven quality with PVA supports (owner report)
  • Large head eats Z height on the 2.0
  • Nozzle alignment set by manual calibration prints
  • Left nozzle harder to load (DIY Machines)
  • Stringing and uneven quality with PVA (owner report)
Specifications
Hotends 2, up to 300°C, quick-swap—
Flow 20 mm³/s—
Cooling 4 fans—
Materials PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU, PVA and morePLA, ABS, PETG, TPU, wood-filled PLA, water-soluble
Compatible Snapmaker 2.0 A/AT/F seriesSnapmaker Artisan only
Price $259 (list $599)$399
Nozzles —2, up to 300°C (0.4 mm standard, 0.8 mm optional)
Feed —Bowden from external spools
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