Flashforge Creator 5 vs Creality Ender-5 Max
The Flashforge Creator 5 (2026, €779) and the Creality Ender-5 Max (2025, €806) are two FDM 3D printers many people compare before buying.
On the technical side, only the Flashforge Creator 5 supports multicolor (AMS), and the Creality Ender-5 Max offers more build volume (400³ 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 Creator 5 €779 | Creality Ender-5 Max €806 | |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | ||
| Build volume | 256³ mm | 400³ mm 🏆 |
| Weight | 14 kg | 25.9 kg |
| Speed | ||
| Max speed | 600 mm/s | 700 mm/s 🏆 |
| Max acceleration | 30,000 mm/s² 🏆 | 20,000 mm/s² |
| Hot-end | ||
| Max nozzle temp | 320 °C 🏆 | 300 °C |
| Nozzle material | hardened steel | — |
| Drive type | direct | direct |
| Flow rate | — | — |
| Bed | ||
| Max bed temp | 120 °C 🏆 | 100 °C |
| Bed material | PEI flexible steel (textured) | Epoxy flexible build plate |
| Auto-leveling | automatic pressure sensing | 64-point automatic leveling |
| Enclosed | No | No |
| Heated chamber | No | No |
| Multimaterial | ||
| AMS compatible | Yes 🏆 | No |
| AMS type | toolchanger | — |
| AMS slots | 4 🏆 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | — |
| Camera | Yes () | — |
| Calibration | ||
| Vibration compensation | — | — |
| Flow calibration | — | — |
| Input shaping | — | — |
| Pressure advance | — | — |
| Software | ||
| Official slicer | Orca-Flashforge / OrcaSlicer | Creality Print 5.1 |
| OrcaSlicer | — | — |
| Noise | ||
| Noise | 55 dB | 55 dB |
| Power | 700 W 🏆 | 1250 W |
Verdict
- If speed matters most, the Creality Ender-5 Max wins.
- On price, Flashforge Creator 5 is cheaper.
Frequently asked
- Which has better value: Flashforge Creator 5 or Creality Ender-5 Max?
- See the full spec table for the best decision based on your use case.
- Which has the larger build volume?
- Creality Ender-5 Max with 400³ mm.