Pro Workhorse
Creality · FDM
Creality CR-M4
6/10
2 reviews450x450x470mm — one of the largest consumer FDM printers available. Built for cosplay and industrial prototyping.
$599
on Amazon
PrintPick Score
6/10
450³mm
Build Volume
200mm/s
Max Speed
0.05mm
Resolution
38kg
Weight
PrintPick Scores
Value
8
Beginner
4
Print Quality
7
Speed
4
Reliability
7
Pros
- +Enormous 450mm build volume
- +Prints cosplay armor in near-full size
- +Relatively affordable for the volume
- +Dual Z axis for stability
Cons
- -Very slow by modern standards
- -Huge footprint (needs dedicated space)
- -Open frame
- -Heavy to move
What the Community Says
“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)
Full Specifications
| 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 |
Our Verdict
Buy this if print size is your only metric. Nothing else at $599 even comes close to 450mm. Just accept that speed is not the point here.
What You'll Also Need
Essential accessories to get started with this printer.
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