BIGTREETECH SKR Mini E3 V3.0 32-bit Control Board vs BIGTREETECH Octopus Pro V1.1 H723 32bit Control Board
Overall winner: BIGTREETECH Octopus Pro V1.1 H723 32bit Control Board
Key Differences
Product A (SKR Mini E3 V3.0) targets Ender users with plug-and-play compatibility and integrated TMC2209 silent drivers and sits at a more affordable price point; Product B (Octopus Pro V1.1) offers a more powerful 550MHz ARM Cortex-M7 CPU and broader firmware support (Marlin and Klipper) for more advanced setups but is in a higher price tier and has mixed documentation and Klipper connection reports
BIGTREETECH SKR Mini E3 V3.0 32-bit Control Board
32-bit control board with integrated TMC2209 UART drivers for quiet operation. Supports Klipper and Marlin with plug-and-play setup; compatible with Ender 3/Ender 3 Pro/Ender 3 V2/Ender 5 printers. Customers note easy installation and good board quality, with some connectivity issues
Pros
- integrated ultra silent TMC2209 drivers
- 32-bit control platform
- pre-installed firmware and Klipper/Marlin support
- plug-and-play for Ender printers
Cons
- some customers report connectivity issues
- touch screen may not work for some users
- firmware updates not always reliable for all users
BIGTREETECH Octopus Pro V1.1 H723 32bit Control Board
Main control board for 3D printers featuring ARM Cortex-M7 H723 at up to 550MHz, capable of 8-axis support and Klipper/Marlin compatibility. Customers highlight its quality, compact size, and versatile firmware support
Pros
- high performance 32bit control with 550MHz
- supports Klipper and Marlin firmware
- multiple fan inputs and PT100/PT1000 probe capabilities
- compact form factor
Cons
- mixed feedback on connection options and documentation
- some reports of failed joints
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | BIGTREETECH Direct |
| Durability | Tie |
| Versatility | BIGTREETECH Direct |
| User Reviews | BIGTREETECH Direct |