Creality Ender-5 Max vs Snapmaker 2.0 A350T 3-in-1

Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)

In brief

Ender-5 Max and 2.0 A350T 3-in-1 are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.3×). Ender-5 Max costs less (~€450) and is the entry-level choice; 2.0 A350T 3-in-1 offers more capability at a higher price (~€1500). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.

Parameter
Creality Ender-5 Max Ender-5 Max Creality F2 · Intermediate
Snapmaker 2.0 A350T 3-in-1 2.0 A350T 3-in-1 Snapmaker F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year 2024 2022
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~400–500 € ~1400–1600 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 46.18 × 43.48 × 52.58 cm 49.5 × 50.6 × 58 cm
Weight (kg) 18 kg
Work area (mm) 400 × 400 mm 320 × 350 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 400 mm 330 mm
Power (W) 350 W 320 W
Voltage (V) 240 V 230 V
Maximum speed 700 mm/s 100 mm/s
Declared precision 0.1 ±mm 0.005 mm
Category specs
Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) 400 mm 320 mm
Build height Z (mm) 400 mm 330 mm
Kinematics CoreXY Cartesian
Max nozzle temperature (°C) 300 °C 275 °C
Max bed temperature (°C) 110 °C 80 °C
Max print speed (mm/s) 700 mm/s 100 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 False
Multicolor printing false False
Max colors 1 1
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 machine is primarily managed via Snapmaker Luban, a free proprietary software integrating file preparation for 3D printing, laser engraving, and CNC milling into a single environment. While intuitive for beginners, experienced users may find limitations in advanced settings. However, the system accepts G-code files generated by third-party slicers like Cura or PrusaSlicer for 3D printing, and software like LightBurn or Fusion 360 for laser and CNC work, ensuring excellent operational versatility.

The differences that matter

  • Price: Ender-5 Max 450 € vs 2.0 A350T 3-in-1 1500 € — Ender-5 Max wins (+233%)
  • Max print speed: Ender-5 Max 700 mm/s vs 2.0 A350T 3-in-1 100 mm/s — Ender-5 Max wins (+600%)
  • Work area: Ender-5 Max 400×400 mm vs 2.0 A350T 3-in-1 320×350 mm — Ender-5 Max wins (+43%)
  • Native Klipper: Ender-5 Max yes, 2.0 A350T 3-in-1 no
  • Input shaper: Ender-5 Max yes, 2.0 A350T 3-in-1 no

Which one to choose

Choose Ender-5 Max if…

you value price, max print speed and work area.

See the Ender-5 Max sheet →

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