Creality Ender-5 Max vs Creality Hi Combo
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Ender-5 Max and Hi Combo are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Ender-5 Max if work area matters more; choose Hi Combo if max colors matters more.
| Parameter |
Ender-5 Max
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
|
Hi Combo
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~400–500 € | 349 € |
| Price updated on | — | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 46.18 × 43.48 × 52.58 cm | 40.9 × 39.2 × 47.7 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 18 kg | 13.31 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 400 × 400 mm | 260 × 260 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 300 mm |
| Power (W) | 350 W | 1150 W |
| Voltage (V) | 240 V | 220 V |
| Maximum speed | 700 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 ±mm | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 400 mm | 260 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 400 mm | 300 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 700 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | false | false |
| Filament sensor | true | true |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | false | false |
| Native Klipper | true | false |
| Input shaper | true | true |
| Multicolor printing | false | true |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | false |
| Max colors | 1 | 4 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Klipper-based firmware with a 4.3" colour touchscreen. Compatible with Creality Print, Orca Slicer and PrusaSlicer; remote monitoring via the Creality Cloud app is optional. | Runs Creality OS, a Klipper-derived firmware, with input shaper and pressure advance pre-configured. The primary slicer is Creality Print (free), also compatible with Orca Slicer. Remote monitoring via Creality Cloud is available but not required for local use. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Ender-5 Max 400×400 mm vs Hi Combo 260×260 mm — Ender-5 Max wins (+137%)
- Max colors: Ender-5 Max 1 vs Hi Combo 4 — Hi Combo wins (+300%)
- Price: Ender-5 Max 450 € vs Hi Combo 349 € — Hi Combo wins (+29%)
- Max print speed: Ender-5 Max 700 mm/s vs Hi Combo 500 mm/s — Ender-5 Max wins (+40%)
- Build height Z: Ender-5 Max 400 mm vs Hi Combo 300 mm — Ender-5 Max wins (+33%)
Which one to choose
Choose Ender-5 Max if…
you value work area, max print speed and build height z.
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