Creality Ender 5 S1
- Price
- $399
- Score
- 7.4/10
- Wins
- 4/5
Creality Ender 5 S1 vs Kingroon KP3S Pro V2
- The Creality Ender 5 S1 wins, 7.4 vs 7.2 out of 10.
- Ender 5 S1 prints 1.7× the volume (220×220×280 ÷ 200³ = 1.69) for $240 ($399 − $159) more.
- Same 250 mm/s top speed.
- Pick the KP3S Pro V2 if your prints fit in 20 cm.
Specs and US prices from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Kingroon KP3S Pro V2
- Price
- $159
- Score
- 7.2/10
- Wins
- 1/5
The verdict
Buy the Ender 5 S1.
7.4/10 vs KP3S Pro V2's 7.2/10, and it wins 4 of 5 categories. If you print tall objects regularly, the cube frame rigidity genuinely shows in the output. If speed or feature count matter more, spend the money on a Bambu instead.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
Ender 5 S1Creality · FDM
vsKP3S Pro V2Kingroon · FDM
| Ender 5 S1 | Spec | KP3S Pro V2 |
|---|---|---|
| $399 | Price | $159 (wins) |
| 13.6 L (wins) | Build volume | 8.0 L |
| 250 mm/s | Top speed | 250 mm/s |
| 0.05 mm | Finest layer | 0.05 mm |
| 10.2 kg | Weight | 6.5 kg |
Features
| Ender 5 S1 | Feature | KP3S Pro V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Cube frame | No |
| Yes | Direct drive | Yes |
| Yes | Auto bed leveling | Yes |
| Yes | PEI build plate | Yes |
| Yes | Sprite extruder | No |
| Yes | CR Touch | No |
| No | Linear rails | Yes |
Value math
$399 ÷ 13.6 L and $159 ÷ 8.0 L. Lower is more printer for the money.
| Ender 5 S1 | Spec | KP3S Pro V2 |
|---|---|---|
| $29.44 | $ per liter | $19.88 (wins) |
| $1.60 | $ per mm/s | $0.64 (wins) |
Scores out of 10
| Ender 5 S1 | Spec | KP3S Pro V2 |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Value | 10 (wins) |
| 8 (wins) | Beginner Friendliness | 7 |
| 8 (wins) | Print Quality | 7 |
| 6 (wins) | Speed | 5 |
| 8 (wins) | Reliability | 7 |
| 7.4 (wins) | Overall | 7.2 |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 220 × 220 × 280 mm
- 200 × 200 × 200 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)Linear rails at $159 is genuinely wild. This is the budget printer the community sleeps on.
KP3S Pro V2 owner, r/3Dprinting
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
KP3S Pro V2
- +Linear rails at $159 is genuinely unusual: this feature normally costs $300+
- +Direct drive handles TPU without the feeding nightmares of a Bowden setup
- +Compact footprint fits on a shelf without dedicating a full desk to it
- −200mm cube limits what you can print in one go
- −Kingroon's community is small: if something breaks, you're mostly solving it alone
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 Kingroon KP3S Pro V2?
By the numbers, the Creality Ender 5 S1 scores higher (7.4/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Kingroon KP3S Pro V2 may be the smarter buy if you need budget.
Which is better for beginners, Creality Ender 5 S1 or Kingroon KP3S Pro V2?
The Creality Ender 5 S1 is more beginner-friendly (8/10 vs 7/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Creality Ender 5 S1 worth $240 more than the Kingroon KP3S Pro V2?
The Creality Ender 5 S1 scores higher overall (7.4/10 vs 7.2/10). The extra $240 gets you cube frame is mechanically stiffer than bed-slinger designs: first layers are more consistent.
What's the main difference between Creality Ender 5 S1 and Kingroon KP3S Pro V2?
Build volume (220x220x280mm vs 200x200x200mm) and print speed (250 vs 250 mm/s). The Creality Ender 5 S1 is best for beginners; the Kingroon KP3S Pro V2 targets budget.