Creality Ender 5 S1
- Price
- $399
- Score
- 7.4/10
- Wins
- 0/5
Creality Ender 5 S1 vs Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro
- The Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro wins, 8.6 vs 7.4 out of 10.
- Ender 5 S1 prints 1.3× the volume (220×220×280 ÷ 220³ = 1.27) for $20 ($399 − $379) more.
- Adventurer 5M Pro is faster, 600 vs 250 mm/s.
- Pick the Adventurer 5M Pro if your prints fit in 22 cm.
Specs and US prices from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro
- Price
- $379
- Score
- 8.6/10
- Wins
- 3/5
The verdict
Buy the Adventurer 5M Pro.
8.6/10 vs Ender 5 S1's 7.4/10, and it wins 3 of 5 categories. If you want an enclosure and filtration, this is the best value under $400. Schools, family rooms, shared offices: the HEPA and enclosure are features, not marketing. The small build volume is the only genuine trade-off.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
Ender 5 S1Creality · FDM
vsAdventurer 5M ProFlashforge · FDM
| Ender 5 S1 | Spec | Adventurer 5M Pro |
|---|---|---|
| $399 | Price | $379 (wins) |
| 13.6 L (wins) | Build volume | 10.6 L |
| 250 mm/s | Top speed | 600 mm/s (wins) |
| 0.05 mm | Finest layer | 0.05 mm |
| 10.2 kg | Weight | 12.5 kg |
Features
| Ender 5 S1 | Feature | Adventurer 5M Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Cube frame | No |
| Yes | Direct drive | No |
| Yes | Auto bed leveling | No |
| Yes | PEI build plate | No |
| Yes | Sprite extruder | No |
| Yes | CR Touch | No |
| No | Enclosed | Yes |
| No | Auto leveling | Yes |
| No | Quick-swap nozzle | Yes |
| No | Camera | Yes |
| No | HEPA filter | Yes |
Value math
$399 ÷ 13.6 L and $379 ÷ 10.6 L. Lower is more printer for the money.
| Ender 5 S1 | Spec | Adventurer 5M Pro |
|---|---|---|
| $29.44 (wins) | $ per liter | $35.59 |
| $1.60 | $ per mm/s | $0.63 (wins) |
Scores out of 10
| Ender 5 S1 | Spec | Adventurer 5M Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Value | 9 (wins) |
| 8 | Beginner Friendliness | 9 (wins) |
| 8 | Print Quality | 8 |
| 6 | Speed | 9 (wins) |
| 8 | Reliability | 8 |
| 7.4 | Overall | 8.6 (wins) |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 220 × 220 × 280 mm
- 220 × 220 × 220 mm
What owners say
The rigid frame makes a real difference. First layers are incredibly consistent.
Ender 5 S1 owner, r/ender5Underrated machine. If you print tall objects, the Ender 5 S1 shines.
Ender 5 S1 owner, Teaching Tech (YouTube)Perfect for the classroom. Kids can't touch hot parts, and the HEPA filter keeps the air clean.
Adventurer 5M Pro owner, r/3DprintingToolless nozzle swap is genuinely useful. Switch from 0.4 to 0.6 in seconds.
Adventurer 5M Pro owner, Teaching Tech (YouTube)
Pros & Cons
Ender 5 S1
- +Cube frame is mechanically stiffer than bed-slinger designs: first layers are more consistent
- +Sprite direct drive handles TPU and flexible filaments properly
- +220x220x280mm Z-height is the standout dimension for tall prints
- −250mm/s is embarrassingly slow in 2024: this is not a speed machine
- −No WiFi means manual file management every time
Adventurer 5M Pro
- +HEPA filter and enclosure at $379 is genuinely rare in this class
- +Nozzle swaps with no tools: pull out, push in, done in 30 seconds
- +600mm/s means speed doesn't suffer for the enclosure premium
- −220x220mm build volume is cramped compared to open-frame rivals
- −Proprietary nozzles mean you can't raid a generic nozzle pack
Buy these with it
A printer does nothing without these. Grab them in the same order.
- ELEGOO PLA filament, 1kgThe easy filament to start on. Prints at low temperatures and warps less.
- ELEGOO PETG filament, 1kgTougher and more heat tolerant than PLA, for parts that get handled or sit in the sun.
- SUNLU filament dryer S1 PlusWet filament causes stringing and rough surfaces. A dryer fixes that before you blame the printer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Creality Ender 5 S1 better than the Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro?
By the numbers, the Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro scores higher (8.6/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Creality Ender 5 S1 may be the smarter buy if you need beginners.
Which is better for beginners, Creality Ender 5 S1 or Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro?
The Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro is more beginner-friendly (9/10 vs 8/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Creality Ender 5 S1 worth $20 more than the Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro?
The Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro actually scores higher (8.6/10) despite costing $20 less. The Creality Ender 5 S1 only makes sense if you specifically need beginners.
What's the main difference between Creality Ender 5 S1 and Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro?
Build volume (220x220x280mm vs 220x220x220mm) and print speed (250 vs 600 mm/s). The Creality Ender 5 S1 is best for beginners; the Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro targets beginners.