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Creality CR-6 MAX vs FLSUN S1

What CR-6 MAX does better (4) and where S1 wins (9) — every spec side by side.

Creality CR-6 MAX
Creality · 2021CR-6 MAX
4.2Score
4 advantages≈ $1,050
vs
FLSUN S1
FLSUN · 2023S1
8.4Score
9 advantages≈ $830
Higher score
2.7Speed9.7
3.8Print quality5.2
2.2Material versatility7.6
5.0Build volume2.8
5.7Ease of use8.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

CR-6 MAXS1
691 × 725640550 × 1,030595
CR-6 MAXS1Difference
Height725 mm1,030 mm−305 mm
Width691 mm550 mm+141 mm
Depth640 mm595 mm+45 mm
Weight18.5 kg39 kg−20.5 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is CR-6 MAX better than S1?

  1. Build volume64 L vs 34.6 L+85%
  2. Weight18.5 kg vs 39 kg2.1×
  3. Build width (X)400 mm vs 320 mm+25%
  4. Build depth (Y)400 mm vs 320 mm+25%

Why is S1 better than CR-6 MAX?

  1. Max print speed100 mm/s vs 1,200 mm/s12×
  2. Direct-drive extruderNo · CR-6 MAX: Yes
  3. Engineering materials (PA, PC, CF)No · CR-6 MAX: Yes
  4. Max nozzle temperature260 °C vs 350 °C+35%
  5. Number of supported materials4 vs 102.5×
  6. Max bed temperature90 °C vs 120 °C+33%
  7. Delivered asKit vs Partially assembled
  8. Build height (Z)400 mm vs 430 mm+7%
  9. Screen size4.3″ vs 7″+63%
Specifications

Side by side

Creality CR-6 MAXCreality CR-6 MAX≈ $1,0504.2
FLSUN S1FLSUN S1≈ $8308.4
General
TechnologyFDM / FFF (filament)FDM / FFF (filament)
Motion systemBed-slinger (i3-style)Delta
Delivered asKitPartially assembled
All-metal frameYesYes
Build volume
Build width (X)400 mm320 mm
Build depth (Y)400 mm320 mm
Build height (Z)400 mm430 mm
Build volume64 L34.6 L
Speed
Max print speed100 mm/s1,200 mm/s
Max volumetric flow—110 mm³/s
Print quality
Finest layer height0.1 mm0.1 mm
Thickest layer height0.4 mm0.35 mm
Vibration compensation (input shaping)—Yes
Automatic bed levellingYesYes
Extruder & hotend
Max nozzle temperature260 °C350 °C
Direct-drive extruderNoYes
Default nozzle0.4 mm0.4 mm
Nozzle materialbrasshardened steel
Swappable nozzle / hotendYesYes
Toolheads11
Nozzles11
Filament diameter1.75 mm1.75 mm
Supported materialsPETG, PLA, TPU, WoodABS, ASA, Carbon, PA, PC, PETG, PLA, PVA, TPU, Wood
Number of supported materials410
Engineering materials (PA, PC, CF)NoYes
Print bed
Heated bedYesYes
Max bed temperature90 °C120 °C
Flexible magnetic build plate—Yes
Enclosure
Enclosed build chamber—Yes
Air filter (carbon / HEPA)—Yes
Chamber light—Yes
Connectivity & control
ConnectivityUSB, SD cardWi-Fi, USB
Wi-Fi—Yes
USBYesYes
SD cardYes—
Screen size4.3″7″
TouchscreenYesYes
Features
Built-in camera—Yes
Camera resolution—2.1 MP
Filament runout sensorYesYes
Power-loss recoveryYesYes
Silent stepper driversYesYes
Built-in filament drying—Yes
Size & power
Width691 mm550 mm
Depth640 mm595 mm
Height725 mm1,030 mm
Weight18.5 kg39 kg
Rated power500 W1,300 W
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