Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro vs Prusa Research Mini+
The Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro (2023, €449) and the Prusa Research Mini+ (2020, €419) are two FDM 3D printers many people compare before buying.
On the technical side, only the Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro is enclosed (better for ABS and technical materials), and the Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro offers more build volume (220³ mm).
Below is the full spec table with the best value of each feature highlighted, plus a verdict by use case.
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| Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro €449 | Prusa Research Mini+ €419 | |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | ||
| Build volume | 220³ mm 🏆 | 180³ mm |
| Weight | 20.1 kg | 4.5 kg |
| Speed | ||
| Max speed | 600 mm/s 🏆 | 200 mm/s |
| Max acceleration | 20,000 mm/s² 🏆 | 2,500 mm/s² |
| Hot-end | ||
| Max nozzle temp | 280 °C | 280 °C |
| Nozzle material | brass | brass |
| Drive type | direct | bowden |
| Flow rate | 32 mm³/s 🏆 | — |
| Bed | ||
| Max bed temp | 110 °C 🏆 | 100 °C |
| Bed material | PEI plate (dual-sided) | PEI plate |
| Auto-leveling | auto mesh one-click | auto mesh |
| Enclosed | Yes 🏆 | No |
| Heated chamber | No | No |
| Multimaterial | ||
| AMS compatible | No | No |
| AMS type | — | — |
| AMS slots | — | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | Yes (1080p) | — |
| Calibration | ||
| Vibration compensation | Yes | No |
| Flow calibration | No | No |
| Input shaping | Yes | No |
| Pressure advance | Yes | No |
| Software | ||
| Official slicer | FlashPrint / Orca-Flashforge | PrusaSlicer |
| OrcaSlicer | Yes | Yes |
| Noise | ||
| Noise | — | — |
| Power | 350 W | 240 W 🏆 |
Verdict
- If speed matters most, the Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro wins (600 mm/s vs 200 mm/s).
- On price, Prusa Research Mini+ is cheaper.
Frequently asked
- Which has better value: Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro or Prusa Research Mini+?
- See the full spec table for the best decision based on your use case.
- Which has the larger build volume?
- Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro with 220³ mm.