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- M5 vs Ender 3 V2
AnkerMake M5 vs Creality Ender 3 V2
What M5 does better (9) and where Ender 3 V2 wins (2) — every spec side by side.
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6.5Speed4.6
4.7Print quality2.6
2.6Material versatility3.0
5.6Build volume4.1
Dimensions
Size comparison
M5Ender 3 V2
| M5 | Ender 3 V2 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 470 mm | 620 mm | −150 mm |
| Width | 502 mm | 475 mm | +27 mm |
| Depth | 438 mm | 470 mm | −32 mm |
| Weight | 12.4 kg | 7.8 kg | +4.6 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is M5 better than Ender 3 V2?
- Direct-drive extruderYes · Ender 3 V2: No
- Wi-FiYes · Ender 3 V2: No
- Max print speed250 mm/s vs 180 mm/s+39%
- Build volume13.8 L vs 12.1 L+14%
- Number of supported materials8 vs 32.7×
- Delivered asPartially assembled vs Kit
- TouchscreenYes · Ender 3 V2: No
- Build width (X)235 mm vs 220 mm+7%
- Build depth (Y)235 mm vs 220 mm+7%
Why is Ender 3 V2 better than M5?
- Max bed temperature100 °C vs 110 °C+10%
- Weight12.4 kg vs 7.8 kg+59%
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 | Kit |
| 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 | 250 mm |
| Build volume | 13.8 L | 12.1 L |
| Speed | ||
| Max print speed | 250 mm/s | 180 mm/s |
| Print quality | ||
| Finest layer height | 0.1 mm | 0.1 mm |
| Thickest layer height | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Vibration compensation (input shaping) | Yes | — |
| Automatic bed levelling | Yes | — |
| Extruder & hotend | ||
| Max nozzle temperature | 260 °C | 255 °C |
| Direct-drive extruder | Yes | No |
| 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 | PETG, PLA, TPU |
| Number of supported materials | 8 | 3 |
| Engineering materials (PA, PC, CF) | No | No |
| Print bed | ||
| Heated bed | Yes | Yes |
| Max bed temperature | 100 °C | 110 °C |
| Flexible magnetic build plate | 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″ | — |
| Touchscreen | Yes | No |
| Features | ||
| Built-in camera | Yes | — |
| Filament runout sensor | Yes | — |
| Power-loss recovery | Yes | — |
| Silent stepper drivers | — | Yes |
| Size & power | ||
| Width | 502 mm | 475 mm |
| Depth | 438 mm | 470 mm |
| Height | 470 mm | 620 mm |
| Weight | 12.4 kg | 7.8 kg |
| Rated power | 350 W | 270 W |
