Flashforge Inventor II vs Flashforge Finder

Here's some quick facts:

Main Improvements:

1. Full enclosure with door that stops the print when opened
2. Slightly bigger build size (15x14x14cm)
3. Side handles for easier transport

Size:

The Inventor II takes up the same space as the Finder.  They are the same size and I believe the same body mold is used from the Finder with the exception of the sides and door.

 Internal Spool Holder:
This is exactly the same as the Finder.  To prove it, I mixed them.

Power:
One big difference is the power supply for the Inventor II.  There is an on/off switch now and the Inventor II's power supply is external in the form of something similar to a laptop power supply.

The Finder's power supply is built in and needs this cooling vent so I think the power supply is an improvement in the Inventor II.

 Enclosure:
To me as a teacher, the biggest improvement is the enclosure.
The sides have grips so you can pull it up which makes things a lot easier for me when I'm visiting schools with my 3D printers.

 The door is held shut by magnets on the top and bottom corners.  The handle of the door sticks out but it's actually a hole in the door.  So don't expect this enclosure to be completely sealed.

The top of the enclosure is removable and it has a t-shaped cut that is offest from the centre so that it is closer to where the filament comes out of the back.

The best way to take the top enclosure on and off is to push in on the area where this t-shape is.  Flexing it inwards will release the two "teeth" that keep it in from the back and you can simply lift it out.

Does the top fit on the old Finder?  Yes!

 Here's a look at the build plates side by side.  My older Finder one is on the left, Inventor II on the right. Same design, just a teensie bit bigger is the Inventor II.  Both surfaces are build tak.

 Here they are on top of each other so you can clearly see the size difference.  As usual, I will be trying to order extra build plates to speed up production.  The removable build plate is a huge plus to me for what I use the printer for as students can focus on safety when removing parts and not worry about wrecking the inside of the machine.

The other thing to note was the cabling of the new Inventor II.  Wires are cleaner and sheathed a bit better than the Finder.