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- M5 vs Ender 3 S1
AnkerMake M5 vs Creality Ender 3 S1
What M5 does better (6) and where Ender 3 S1 wins (3) — every spec side by side.
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6.5Speed4.6
4.7Print quality7.8
2.6Material versatility3.5
5.6Build volume5.0
7.4Ease of use3.6
Dimensions
Size comparison
M5Ender 3 S1
| M5 | Ender 3 S1 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 470 mm | 622 mm | −152 mm |
| Width | 502 mm | 487 mm | +15 mm |
| Depth | 438 mm | 453 mm | −15 mm |
| Weight | 12.4 kg | 9.1 kg | +3.3 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is M5 better than Ender 3 S1?
- Wi-FiYes · Ender 3 S1: No
- Max print speed250 mm/s vs 180 mm/s+39%
- Build volume13.8 L vs 13.1 L+5%
- Number of supported materials8 vs 42×
- Build width (X)235 mm vs 220 mm+7%
- Build depth (Y)235 mm vs 220 mm+7%
Why is Ender 3 S1 better than M5?
- Finest layer height0.1 mm vs 0.05 mm2×
- Build height (Z)250 mm vs 270 mm+8%
- Weight12.4 kg vs 9.1 kg+36%
Specifications
Side by side
| General | ||
| Technology | FDM / FFF (filament) | FDM / FFF (filament) |
| Motion system | Bed-slinger (i3-style) | Bed-slinger (i3-style) |
| Delivered as | Partially assembled | Partially assembled |
| All-metal frame | Yes | Yes |
| Build volume | ||
| Build width (X) | 235 mm | 220 mm |
| Build depth (Y) | 235 mm | 220 mm |
| Build height (Z) | 250 mm | 270 mm |
| Build volume | 13.8 L | 13.1 L |
| Speed | ||
| Max print speed | 250 mm/s | 180 mm/s |
| Print quality | ||
| Finest layer height | 0.1 mm | 0.05 mm |
| Thickest layer height | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Vibration compensation (input shaping) | Yes | — |
| Automatic bed levelling | Yes | Yes |
| Extruder & hotend | ||
| Max nozzle temperature | 260 °C | — |
| Direct-drive extruder | Yes | Yes |
| Default nozzle | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Nozzle material | brass | brass |
| Swappable nozzle / hotend | Yes | Yes |
| Toolheads | 1 | 1 |
| Nozzles | 1 | 1 |
| Filament diameter | 1.75 mm | 1.75 mm |
| Supported materials | ABS, Flex, PET, PETG, PLA, TPC, TPE, TPU | ABS, PETG, PLA, TPU |
| Number of supported materials | 8 | 4 |
| Engineering materials (PA, PC, CF) | No | No |
| Print bed | ||
| Heated bed | Yes | Yes |
| Max bed temperature | 100 °C | 100 °C |
| Flexible magnetic build plate | Yes | Yes |
| Enclosure | ||
| Chamber light | — | Yes |
| Connectivity & control | ||
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, USB, Bluetooth | USB, SD card |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| SD card | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| App control | Yes | — |
| Cloud printing | Yes | — |
| Screen size | 4.3″ | 4.3″ |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Built-in camera | Yes | — |
| Filament runout sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Power-loss recovery | Yes | Yes |
| Silent stepper drivers | — | Yes |
| Size & power | ||
| Width | 502 mm | 487 mm |
| Depth | 438 mm | 453 mm |
| Height | 470 mm | 622 mm |
| Weight | 12.4 kg | 9.1 kg |
| Rated power | 350 W | 350 W |
