Compare Creality Ender-5 S1 vs FLSUN T1-U
In this technical comparison between the Creality Ender-5 S1 and the FLSUN T1-U, 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 ~$429.00 and ~$499.00 - $599.00.
| Specifications |
Creality Ender-5 S1 |
FLSUN T1-U |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | 2023 | 2024 |
| Print Performance | ||
| Build Volume | 220× 220× 280 mm | 260×330 mm (Cylindrical) |
| Speed & Accel | Max Speed: 250 mm/s (Typical: 120 mm/s); Acceleration: 2,000 mm/s 2 | Max Speed: 1000 mm/s; Max Acceleration: 30,000 mm/s 2 |
| Layer Precision | 0.05–0.35 mm (50-350 microns) | 0.1 - 0.35 mm |
| Extruder & Hotend | ||
| Extruder System | "Sprite" All-Metal Dual-Gear Direct Drive (1:3.5 Gear Ratio) | Dual-Gear Direct Drive (Lightweight high-speed kit) |
| Hotend Max Temp | 300 °C (Titanium Alloy Heatbreak) | 300 °C |
| Nozzle Specs | 0.4 mm Brass Nozzle (Standard M6 thread) | 0.4 mm Brass Nozzle (High-flow design) |
| Build Plate & Leveling | ||
| Bed Temp & Surface | 110 °C; PC Spring Steel Magnetic Sheet | 110 °C; Textured PEI Spring Steel Build Plate |
| Leveling System | CR Touch 16-point Auto-Leveling + Manual Auxiliary Knobs | Fully Automatic Leveling with Vibration Compensation |
| Materials & Sensors | ||
| Filament Support | 1.75 mm; PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU, PC, ASA, HIPS | 1.75 mm; PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, PA, PC |
| Smart Sensors | Filament Runout Sensor and Power Loss Recovery | Filament Runout Sensor and Power Loss Recovery |
| Air Management | Open Frame (Optional Acrylic Enclosure available separately) | Enclosed Chamber with HEPA + Activated Carbon Filtration |
| Connectivity & Monitoring | ||
| Interfaces | SD Card, USB Type-C | Wi-Fi (2.4G/5G), USB Drive |
| Camera & AI | None (Supports external USB camera via Sonic Pad upgrade) | Integrated AI Camera (Monitoring, Timelapse, and Debris Detection) |
| Remote Mgmt | Creality Cloud (Requires optional Wi-Fi Box or Sonic Pad) | FLSUN OS, Mobile App, and PC Interface support |
| UI & Software | ||
| Control Panel | 4.3-inch Color Touchscreen (Tabbed UI) | 4.3-inch Color Touchscreen |
| Compatible Slicers | Creality Print, Cura, OrcaSlicer, PrusaSlicer | FLSUN Slicer, Cura, OrcaSlicer, PrusaSlicer |
| Physical & Power | ||
| Dimensions & Weight | 425× 460× 570 mm; Net Weight: 12.1 kg | 436× 490× 836 mm; Net Weight: 16.8 kg |
| Power & Noise | 350W Power Supply; Operating Noise: ~50–55 dB | 450W Power Supply; Operating Noise: ≤ 55dB (Silent cooling solution) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | Printer modules, Tools (Pliers, Wrenches), SD Card & Reader, Spare Nozzle, 10m Starter Filament, Grease | Tool Kit, Spare Nozzle, USB Drive, Power Cable, Starter Filament |
| Price | ~$429.00 | ~$499.00 - $599.00 |
| Full Details | Ender-5 S1 - Full Specifications | T1-U - Full Specifications |