Ender-5 Max vs Prusa CORE One+ kit
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Ender-5 Max and Prusa CORE One+ kit are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Ender-5 Max if price matters more; choose Prusa CORE One+ kit if maximum colors matters more.
| Parameter |
Ender-5 Max
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
|
Prusa CORE One+ kit
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~400–500 € | 1049 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 46.18 × 43.48 × 52.58 cm | — |
| Weight (kg) | 18 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 400 × 400 mm | 250 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 270 mm |
| Power (W) | 350 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 240 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 700 mm/s | — |
| Declared precision | 0.1 ±mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 400 mm | 220 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 400 mm | 270 mm |
| Kinematics | corexy | corexy |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | — |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 700 mm/s | 200 mm/s |
| Closed chamber | false | True |
| Filament sensor | true | True |
| Auto 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 |
| Requires external accessory | — | True |
| Maximum colors | 1 | 5 |
| 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. | Prusa firmware based on Marlin, fully open source, with built-in input shaper for faster and cleaner prints. Official slicer: PrusaSlicer (free, optimized profiles), compatible with Cura and Simplify3D. Control via USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi with Prusa Connect (optional). No filament DRM: full freedom to use third-party materials. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Ender-5 Max 450 € vs Prusa CORE One+ kit 1049 € — Ender-5 Max wins (+133%)
- Work area: Ender-5 Max 400×400 mm vs Prusa CORE One+ kit 250×220 mm — Ender-5 Max wins (+191%)
- Max print speed: Ender-5 Max 700 mm/s vs Prusa CORE One+ kit 200 mm/s — Ender-5 Max wins (+250%)
- Maximum colors: Ender-5 Max 1 vs Prusa CORE One+ kit 5 — Prusa CORE One+ kit wins (+400%)
- Closed chamber: Prusa CORE One+ kit yes, Ender-5 Max no
Which one to choose
Choose Prusa CORE One+ kit if…
you value maximum colors, closed chamber and multicolor printing.
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