Hi,
i am trying to decide between an Anet A8 and a Hictop Prusa i3 ATL 3DP and have some questions.

The Hictop is an aluminium extruded frame and Auto levelling but I have seen a reviewing saying that the Hot End / Extruder is not good, Blocks.

Is the Hot End the same part as the Extruder.

Whats the frame like like on the Anet for rigidity?
Whats the Hot End and Extruder like on the Anet.
I have seen some upgrades on auto levelling for the...