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Creality CR-M4 vs FLSUN S1

What CR-M4 does better (6) and where S1 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Creality CR-M4
Creality · 2023CR-M4
6.0Score
6 advantages≈ $1,350
vs
FLSUN S1
FLSUN · 2023S1
8.4Score
5 advantages≈ $830
Higher score
3.2Speed9.7
8.6Print quality5.2
6.6Material versatility7.6
7.4Build volume2.8
2.6Ease of use8.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

CR-M4S1
655 × 865700550 × 1,030595
CR-M4S1Difference
Height865 mm1,030 mm−165 mm
Width655 mm550 mm+105 mm
Depth700 mm595 mm+105 mm
Weight22.5 kg39 kg−16.5 kg

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

Why is CR-M4 better than S1?

  1. Build volume95.2 L vs 34.6 L2.8×
  2. Finest layer height0.05 mm vs 0.1 mm2×
  3. Build height (Z)470 mm vs 430 mm+9%
  4. Weight22.5 kg vs 39 kg+73%
  5. Build width (X)450 mm vs 320 mm+41%
  6. Build depth (Y)450 mm vs 320 mm+41%

Why is S1 better than CR-M4?

  1. Max print speed120 mm/s vs 1,200 mm/s10×
  2. Number of supported materials5 vs 102×
  3. TouchscreenNo · CR-M4: Yes
  4. Max bed temperature100 °C vs 120 °C+20%
  5. Screen size4.3″ vs 7″+63%
Specifications

Side by side

Creality CR-M4Creality CR-M4≈ $1,3506.0
FLSUN S1FLSUN S1≈ $8308.4
General
TechnologyFDM / FFF (filament)FDM / FFF (filament)
Motion systemCoreXY / XY-headDelta
Delivered as—Partially assembled
All-metal frame—Yes
Build volume
Build width (X)450 mm320 mm
Build depth (Y)450 mm320 mm
Build height (Z)470 mm430 mm
Build volume95.2 L34.6 L
Speed
Max print speed120 mm/s1,200 mm/s
Max volumetric flow—110 mm³/s
Print quality
Finest layer height0.05 mm0.1 mm
Thickest layer height0.35 mm0.35 mm
Vibration compensation (input shaping)—Yes
Automatic bed levelling—Yes
Extruder & hotend
Max nozzle temperature—350 °C
Direct-drive extruderYesYes
Default nozzle0.4 mm0.4 mm
Nozzle material—hardened steel
Swappable nozzle / hotend—Yes
Toolheads11
Nozzles11
Filament diameter1.75 mm1.75 mm
Supported materialsABS, PA, PETG, PLA, TPUABS, ASA, Carbon, PA, PC, PETG, PLA, PVA, TPU, Wood
Number of supported materials510
Engineering materials (PA, PC, CF)YesYes
Print bed
Heated bedYesYes
Max bed temperature100 °C120 °C
Flexible magnetic build plate—Yes
Enclosure
Enclosed build chamberYesYes
Air filter (carbon / HEPA)—Yes
Chamber lightYesYes
Connectivity & control
ConnectivityWi-Fi, USB, SD cardWi-Fi, USB
Wi-FiYesYes
EthernetYes—
USBYesYes
SD cardYes—
BluetoothNo—
Screen size4.3″7″
TouchscreenNoYes
Features
Built-in camera—Yes
Camera resolution—2.1 MP
Filament runout sensor—Yes
Power-loss recoveryYesYes
Silent stepper drivers—Yes
Built-in filament drying—Yes
Size & power
Width655 mm550 mm
Depth700 mm595 mm
Height865 mm1,030 mm
Weight22.5 kg39 kg
Rated power800 W1,300 W
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