Voron Trident vs. Voron 2.4: Which Model to Choose?
If you're considering building a Voron 3D printer, you're surely facing the dilemma - Voron Trident or Voron 2.4? Both models offer excellent print quality and high speed, but they also have their differences. Let's take a look at them.
Voron Trident
Newer model, successor to Voron 1.8, released in August 2021
Traditional CoreXY design, print bed moves along the Z-axis
Simpler build compared to Voron 2.4
Available in sizes 250x250x250mm, 300x300x250mm or 350x350x250mm
Uses classic trapezoidal screws on the Z-axis
Thanks to the print bed being located at the top, a smaller space is heated and a higher ambient temperature is maintained, which is suitable for printing temperature-sensitive materials like ABS, ASA, etc.
Voron 2.4
Modified CoreXY design with a moving gantry and a fixed print bed
Unique 4-point belt-driven Z-axis system
More complex build than Trident, but offers features like 4-point gantry leveling
Standard sizes 250x250x250mm, 300x300x300mm a 350x350x350mm, offers more print height than Trident
Uses belts and linear rails on the Z-axis, which should be less susceptible to the quality of Chinese parts
Both models achieve excellent print quality when properly tuned. There is no difference in the quality of prints between them. Some claim that Trident can print faster thanks to the fixed gantry. If you're building your first printer, Trident is often recommended as the simpler choice.The size depends on your needs - 300 mm is a good golden middle ground, 350 mm offers a larger print space but consumes more energy for heating.
Print Cooling
With Trident, thanks to the fixed gantry, it's easier to add side fans for better print cooling, which facilitates printing materials like PLA.
My Personal View
Personally, I'm a fan of Voron 2.4. It's amazing to watch its "flying gantry" and its leveling, but more importantly, if you like to tinker with the printer, it will be easier with Voron 2.4.
Trident, having the gantry fixed and quite high, doesn't have much space around the toolhead, and servicing the hotend or extruder will be more difficult. With Voron 2.4, you can easily position the toolhead for easy servicing. I even have a macro created for it - with one click, the toolhead moves to the ideal service position.
Another disadvantage of Trident is that the PTFE tube leading to the high-mounted toolhead can scratch the top plexiglass. There are user mods for this, but I personally don't build Tridents for customers. A new printer with scratched plexiglass after a few hours of printing doesn't look good when handed over to the customer.
In any case, I wouldn't take these two disadvantages as a reason not to build a Trident. I'm just pointing them out.
Whichever model and size you choose, Voron will provide you with top-notch 3D printing.
If you have any other questions, don't hesitate to reach out! I'll be happy to advise you on choosing the right Voron.
