Creality Ender-5 Max vs Prusa Research MK4S 3D Printer kit
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Ender-5 Max and MK4S 3D Printer kit are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Ender-5 Max if work area and price matters more; choose MK4S 3D Printer kit if max colors matters more.
| Parameter |
Ender-5 Max
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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MK4S 3D Printer kit
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~400–500 € | 819 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 46.18 × 43.48 × 52.58 cm | 50 × 55 × 40 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 18 kg | 7 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 400 × 400 mm | 250 × 210 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 220 mm |
| Power (W) | 350 W | 240 W |
| Voltage (V) | 240 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 700 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 ±mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 400 mm | 250 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 400 mm | 220 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 120 °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 | — | 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. | The MK4S runs proprietary Prusa firmware based on Marlin, not GRBL. It is managed through PrusaSlicer (with over 180 official profiles included), Simplify3D, or Cura with community profiles. Files are loaded via USB, local network, or PrusaConnect and the Prusa mobile app; it is not compatible with LightBurn or LaserGRBL, being a filament printer. The machine can run fully offline with no cloud dependency, and receives regular firmware updates along with pre-tuned profiles for Prusament materials. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Ender-5 Max 400×400 mm vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 250×210 mm — Ender-5 Max wins (+205%)
- Price: Ender-5 Max 450 € vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 819 € — Ender-5 Max wins (+82%)
- Build height Z: Ender-5 Max 400 mm vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 220 mm — Ender-5 Max wins (+82%)
- Max colors: Ender-5 Max 1 vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 5 — MK4S 3D Printer kit wins (+400%)
- Max print speed: Ender-5 Max 700 mm/s vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 500 mm/s — Ender-5 Max wins (+40%)
Which one to choose
Choose MK4S 3D Printer kit if…
you value max colors, multicolor printing and max bed temperature.
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