Prusa Research Mini+ vs Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro
The Prusa Research Mini+ (2020, €419) and the Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro (2023, €449) 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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| Prusa Research Mini+ €419 | Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro €449 | |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | ||
| Build volume | 180³ mm | 220³ mm 🏆 |
| Weight | 4.5 kg | 20.1 kg |
| Speed | ||
| Max speed | 200 mm/s | 600 mm/s 🏆 |
| Max acceleration | 2,500 mm/s² | 20,000 mm/s² 🏆 |
| Hot-end | ||
| Max nozzle temp | 280 °C | 280 °C |
| Nozzle material | brass | brass |
| Drive type | bowden | direct |
| Flow rate | — | 32 mm³/s 🏆 |
| Bed | ||
| Max bed temp | 100 °C | 110 °C 🏆 |
| Bed material | PEI plate | PEI plate (dual-sided) |
| Auto-leveling | auto mesh | auto mesh one-click |
| Enclosed | No | Yes 🏆 |
| 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 | No | Yes |
| Flow calibration | No | No |
| Input shaping | No | Yes |
| Pressure advance | No | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Official slicer | PrusaSlicer | FlashPrint / Orca-Flashforge |
| OrcaSlicer | Yes | Yes |
| Noise | ||
| Noise | — | — |
| Power | 240 W 🏆 | 350 W |
Verdict
- If speed matters most, the Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro wins.
- On price, Prusa Research Mini+ is cheaper.
Frequently asked
- Which has better value: Prusa Research Mini+ or Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro?
- 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.