Compare Creality Ender-3 V3 Plus vs Creality Ender-5 S1
In this technical comparison between the Creality Ender-3 V3 Plus and the Creality Ender-5 S1, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
Choosing between these two 3D Printers models often comes down to your budget, with prices around ~$479.00 - $549.00 and ~$429.00.
| Specifications |
Creality Ender-3 V3 Plus |
Creality Ender-5 S1 |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | April 2024 | 2023 |
| Print Performance | ||
| Build Volume | 300× 300× 330 mm | 220× 220× 280 mm |
| Speed & Accel | Max Speed: 600 mm/s; Max Acceleration: 20,000 mm/s 2 | Max Speed: 250 mm/s (Typical: 120 mm/s); Acceleration: 2,000 mm/s 2 |
| Layer Precision | 0.1–0.35 mm (Typical accuracy: ± 0.1 mm) | 0.05–0.35 mm (50-350 microns) |
| Extruder & Hotend | ||
| Extruder System | All-metal Direct Drive Extruder (Upgraded high-speed kit) | "Sprite" All-Metal Dual-Gear Direct Drive (1:3.5 Gear Ratio) |
| Hotend Max Temp | 300 °C (60W Ceramic Heater) | 300 °C (Titanium Alloy Heatbreak) |
| Nozzle Specs | 0.4 mm "Unicorn" Quick-Swap (Tri-metal: Copper alloy with Steel tip and Titanium heatbreak) | 0.4 mm Brass Nozzle (Standard M6 thread) |
| Build Plate & Leveling | ||
| Bed Temp & Surface | 100 °C; Flexible PEI Spring Steel Build Plate | 110 °C; PC Spring Steel Magnetic Sheet |
| Leveling System | Hands-free Auto-Leveling (One-click auto-calibration with G-sensor for Input Shaping) | CR Touch 16-point Auto-Leveling + Manual Auxiliary Knobs |
| Materials & Sensors | ||
| Filament Support | 1.75 mm; PLA, TPU (95A), PETG, ABS, PLA-CF, PETG-CF, CR-Carbon | 1.75 mm; PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU, PC, ASA, HIPS |
| Smart Sensors | Filament Runout Sensor and Power Loss Recovery | Filament Runout Sensor and Power Loss Recovery |
| Air Management | Open Frame (No built-in filtration) | Open Frame (Optional Acrylic Enclosure available separately) |
| Connectivity & Monitoring | ||
| Interfaces | Wi-Fi, WLAN (Ethernet via USB adapter), USB Drive | SD Card, USB Type-C |
| Camera & AI | Optional (Supports "Nebula Camera" for monitoring and timelapses) | None (Supports external USB camera via Sonic Pad upgrade) |
| Remote Mgmt | Creality Cloud App, Creality Print (Web/Desktop) | Creality Cloud (Requires optional Wi-Fi Box or Sonic Pad) |
| UI & Software | ||
| Control Panel | 4.3-inch HD Color Touchscreen | 4.3-inch Color Touchscreen (Tabbed UI) |
| Compatible Slicers | Creality Print (v5.0+ recommended), Cura, OrcaSlicer, PrusaSlicer | Creality Print, Cura, OrcaSlicer, PrusaSlicer |
| Physical & Power | ||
| Dimensions & Weight | 410× 445× 577 mm; Net Weight: 11.5 kg | 425× 460× 570 mm; Net Weight: 12.1 kg |
| Power & Noise | 350W Power Supply; Typical Operating Noise: ≤ 55dB (Silent Mode) | 350W Power Supply; Operating Noise: ~50–55 dB |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | Gantry & Base, Touchscreen, Tool Kit (Pliers, Allen keys, wrenches), Spool Holder, Power Cable, USB Stick, 10m Starter Filament | Printer modules, Tools (Pliers, Wrenches), SD Card & Reader, Spare Nozzle, 10m Starter Filament, Grease |
| Price | ~$479.00 - $549.00 | ~$429.00 |
| Full Details | Ender-3 V3 Plus - Full Specifications | Ender-5 S1 - Full Specifications |