Creality Ender-5 Max vs Prusa Research CORE One+
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Ender-5 Max and CORE One+ are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Ender-5 Max if price and work area matters more; choose CORE One+ if max colors and enclosed chamber matters more.
| Parameter |
Ender-5 Max
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
|
CORE One+
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~400–500 € | ~1049–1349 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 46.18 × 43.48 × 52.58 cm | 41.5 × 44.4 × 55.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 18 kg | 22.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 400 × 400 mm | 250 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 270 mm |
| Power (W) | 350 W | 240 W |
| Voltage (V) | 240 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 700 mm/s | — |
| Declared precision | 0.1 ±mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 400 mm | 220 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 400 mm | 270 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 700 mm/s | — |
| Enclosed chamber | false | True |
| 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 | — | True |
| Max 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. | Natively compatible with PrusaSlicer (based on Slic3r, open-source), but it works with any slicer able to generate Marlin-flavored G-code, such as Cura, ideaMaker or Simplify3D. The firmware is a Prusa-modified Marlin 2, fully open: no lock-in to proprietary software or protocols. The user has full control over the machine, but PrusaSlicer is recommended for optimal performance, as it includes exclusive profiles and features like dynamic flow calibration. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Ender-5 Max 450 € vs CORE One+ 1199 € — Ender-5 Max wins (+166%)
- Work area: Ender-5 Max 400×400 mm vs CORE One+ 250×220 mm — Ender-5 Max wins (+191%)
- Max colors: Ender-5 Max 1 vs CORE One+ 5 — CORE One+ wins (+400%)
- Enclosed chamber: CORE One+ yes, Ender-5 Max no
- Build height Z: Ender-5 Max 400 mm vs CORE One+ 270 mm — Ender-5 Max wins (+48%)
Which one to choose
Choose CORE One+ if…
you value max colors, enclosed chamber and multicolor printing.
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