Ender-5 Max vs Original Prusa XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Ender-5 Max and Original Prusa XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer are not direct competitors: very different prices (~5.1×). Ender-5 Max costs less (~€450) and is the entry-level choice; Original Prusa XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer offers more capability at a higher price (~€2299). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Ender-5 Max
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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Original Prusa XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~400–500 € | 2299 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 46.18 × 43.48 × 52.58 cm | 70 × 90 × 72 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 18 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 400 × 400 mm | 360 × 360 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 360 mm |
| Power (W) | 350 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 240 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 700 mm/s | 400 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 ±mm | 0.2 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 400 mm | 360.0 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 400 mm | 360.0 mm |
| Kinematics | corexy | corexy |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 700 mm/s | 400 mm/s |
| Closed chamber | false | False |
| Filament sensor | true | True |
| Auto leveling | mesh | mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | false | True |
| 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. | The printer runs Marlin firmware customized by Prusa, heavily influenced by Klipper and natively compatible with PrusaSlicer for tool-change management, Input Shaper, and Pressure Advance. Other slicers such as Cura or Simplify3D produce standard G-code but don't support tool changing or the segmented bed. The G-code protocol is open, and control via OctoPrint or Pronterface is possible. PrusaConnect and Wi-Fi are built in for remote management, while the absence of a locked proprietary ecosystem allows the use of third-party filaments and spare parts. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Ender-5 Max 450 € vs Original Prusa XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer 2299 € — Ender-5 Max wins (+411%)
- Max print speed: Ender-5 Max 700 mm/s vs Original Prusa XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer 400 mm/s — Ender-5 Max wins (+75%)
- Maximum colors: Ender-5 Max 1 vs Original Prusa XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer 5 — Original Prusa XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer wins (+400%)
- Multi-extruder: Original Prusa XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer yes, Ender-5 Max no
- Native Klipper: Ender-5 Max yes, Original Prusa XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer no
Which one to choose
Choose Ender-5 Max if…
you value price, max print speed and native klipper.
Choose Original Prusa XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer if…
you value maximum colors, multi-extruder and multicolor printing.
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