In this technical comparison between the Creality Ender-3 V3 Plus and the FLSUN 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 ~$1,299.00 - $1,499.00.
| Specifications |
Creality Ender-3 V3 Plus |
FLSUN S1 |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | April 2024 | November 2023 |
| Print Performance | ||
| Build Volume | 300× 300× 330 mm | 320mm ×430 mm (Cylindrical build area) |
| Speed & Accel | Max Speed: 600 mm/s; Max Acceleration: 20,000 mm/s 2 | Max Speed: 1200 mm/s; Max Acceleration: 40,000 mm/s 2 |
| Layer Precision | 0.1–0.35 mm (Typical accuracy: ± 0.1 mm) | 0.1 - 0.35 mm (High-speed optimized) |
| Extruder & Hotend | ||
| Extruder System | All-metal Direct Drive Extruder (Upgraded high-speed kit) | Ultra-light Dual-Gear Direct Drive (High-flow design) |
| Hotend Max Temp | 300 °C (60W Ceramic Heater) | 350 °C (80W Ceramic Heater) |
| Nozzle Specs | 0.4 mm "Unicorn" Quick-Swap (Tri-metal: Copper alloy with Steel tip and Titanium heatbreak) | 0.4 mm Hardened Steel (Supports high-flow & abrasive materials) |
| Build Plate & Leveling | ||
| Bed Temp & Surface | 100 °C; Flexible PEI Spring Steel Build Plate | 120 °C; Textured PEI Spring Steel with Smart Zone Heating |
| Leveling System | Hands-free Auto-Leveling (One-click auto-calibration with G-sensor for Input Shaping) | Fully Automatic with Microtac Radar (Lidar) & Active Vibration Compensation |
| Materials & Sensors | ||
| Filament Support | 1.75 mm; PLA, TPU (95A), PETG, ABS, PLA-CF, PETG-CF, CR-Carbon | 1.75 mm; PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, PA, PC, PLA-CF/GF |
| Smart Sensors | Filament Runout Sensor and Power Loss Recovery | Filament Runout, Clog Detection, and Filament Weight Monitoring |
| Air Management | Open Frame (No built-in filtration) | Internal Filament Drying Room (Integrated) + HEPA/Carbon Filtration |
| Connectivity & Monitoring | ||
| Interfaces | Wi-Fi, WLAN (Ethernet via USB adapter), USB Drive | Wi-Fi, USB Drive (16GB Internal EMMC + 32GB Flash) |
| Camera & AI | Optional (Supports "Nebula Camera" for monitoring and timelapses) | Built-in 1080p AI Camera (Spaghetti/Debris detection & Timelapse) |
| Remote Mgmt | Creality Cloud App, Creality Print (Web/Desktop) | FLSUN OS (Web UI), Mobile App, PC Remote Control |
| UI & Software | ||
| Control Panel | 4.3-inch HD Color Touchscreen | 7-inch "Full-Integration" Color Touchscreen |
| Compatible Slicers | Creality Print (v5.0+ recommended), Cura, OrcaSlicer, PrusaSlicer | FLSUN Slicer, Cura, OrcaSlicer, PrusaSlicer |
| Physical & Power | ||
| Dimensions & Weight | 410× 445× 577 mm; Net Weight: 11.5 kg | 550× 595× 1030 mm; Net Weight: 39 kg |
| Power & Noise | 350W Power Supply; Typical Operating Noise: ≤ 55dB (Silent Mode) | 1300W Max (at 220V); Operating Noise: ≤ 55dB |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | Gantry & Base, Touchscreen, Tool Kit (Pliers, Allen keys, wrenches), Spool Holder, Power Cable, USB Stick, 10m Starter Filament | Toolkit (Wrenches, Cutters, Grease), Spare Nozzle, 200g Test Filament, SD Card/Reader, Spool Rack |
| Price | ~$479.00 - $549.00 | ~$1,299.00 - $1,499.00 |
| Full Details | Ender-3 V3 Plus - Full Specifications | S1 - Full Specifications |