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At a glance
Creality · FDM (filament)
- Score
- 6/10
- Rank
- #51/51
- Build
- 95.2 L
- Speed
- 200 mm/s
- Layer
- 0.05 mm
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Creality CR-M4
- Scores 6 out of 10, #51 of 51 current FDM printers.
- 95.2 L of build space (450×450×470 mm), 4.4× the 21.6 L average.
- Best at value: 8/10, against an average of 8.5.
- The catch: 200mm/s is the slowest print speed on the list by a wide margin: large prints take days.
Specs from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
By Shadman Rahman · Prices checked
The verdict
Buy the CR-M4. 6/10, #51 of 51 FDM printers.
Slow, large, and genuinely useful for one specific use case: printing very big things. If the size is what you need, nothing at this price competes. Accept the speed, buy a big desk.
Why buy the CR-M4
- #1 of 51Best FDM printer for build space95.2 L vs 21.6 L average
- #31 of 51Top 31 FDM printers for value8/10 vs 8.5/10 average
- #38 of 51Top 38 FDM printers for reliability7/10 vs 8.1/10 average
The numbers behind it
Right side is the average of the 51 current FDM printers we track. Teal wins the row.
CR-M4Creality · FDM
vsAverage51 FDM printers
| CR-M4 | Spec | Average of 51 |
|---|---|---|
| 95.2 L (wins) | Build volume | 21.6 L |
| 200 mm/s | Top speed | 476 mm/s (wins) |
| 0.05 mm (wins) | Finest layer | 0.054 mm |
| 38.0 kg | Weight | 14.7 kg |
Scores out of 10
| CR-M4 | Spec | Average of 51 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Value | 8.5 (wins) |
| 4 | Beginner | 7.4 (wins) |
| 7 | Print quality | 8.4 (wins) |
| 4 | Speed | 7.9 (wins) |
| 7 | Reliability | 8.1 (wins) |
| 6 | Overall | 8.1 (wins) |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 450 × 450 × 470 mmCR-M4
- 175 × 175 × 165 mmX-Smart 3, smallest current FDM
What owners say
Printed a life-size Iron Man helmet plus chest in two runs. Nothing else at this price does that.
r/3DprintingIf you're doing cosplay at scale, the CR-M4 changes the game entirely.
Prop Maker (YouTube)
Pros & Cons
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
Full specs
| Build volume | 450 × 450 × 470 mm |
|---|---|
| Layer resolution | 0.05 to 0.4 mm |
| Top 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
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the build volume of the Creality CR-M4?
The Creality CR-M4 has a build volume of 450 x 450 x 470 mm.
Is the Creality CR-M4 good for beginners?
The Creality CR-M4 scores 4/10 for beginner-friendliness. It's better suited for experienced users.
What are the pros and cons of the Creality CR-M4?
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.
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