Creality CR-M4
$599
Creality · FDM
Creality CR-M4
450x450x470mm open frame FDM. One of the largest consumer printers available at any price.
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How It Scores
Pros
- +450mm build volume: print a torso, a chest plate, a full helmet in one run
- +Dual Z axis keeps a bed this large from sagging mid-print
- +Relatively affordable for the volume: comparable machines cost $1,500+
- +Direct drive handles flexible and abrasive materials on a large scale
Cons
- −200mm/s is the slowest print speed on the list by a wide margin: large prints take days
- −38kg: this printer lives where you put it, forever
- −Open frame on a 450mm machine means ABS warping is brutal without a DIY enclosure
What Owners Say
“Printed a life-size Iron Man helmet plus chest in two runs. Nothing else at this price does that.”
— r/3Dprinting
“If you're doing cosplay at scale, the CR-M4 changes the game entirely.”
— Prop Maker (YouTube)
Specs
| Build Volume | 450 x 450 x 470 mm |
| Layer Resolution | 0.05mm - 0.4mm |
| Max Print Speed | 200 mm/s |
| Weight | 38 kg |
| Type | FDM (Filament) |
| Features | 450x450x470mm build volume, Auto bed leveling, Dual Z motors, Direct drive, Filament runout sensor |
Verdict
Slow, large, and genuinely useful for one specific use case: printing very big things. If the size is what you need, nothing at $599 competes. Accept the speed, buy a big desk.
You'll Also Need
Things you'll want before your first print.
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