How we scoreBlogAdvertise
html›body›main#compare310 models · updated Nov 12, 2026
  1. scrc.us.com
  2. Compare
  3. Creator 3 Pro V2 vs J1

Flashforge Creator 3 Pro V2 vs Snapmaker J1

What Creator 3 Pro V2 does better (4) and where J1 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Flashforge Creator 3 Pro V2
Flashforge · 2022Creator 3 Pro V2
4.4Score
4 advantages≈ $1,950
vs
Snapmaker J1
Snapmaker · 2022J1
5.4Score
5 advantages≈ $1,100
Higher score
3.6Speed8.3
5.8Print quality5.2
6.8Material versatility3.7
3.0Build volume2.7
3.4Ease of use7.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

Creator 3 Pro V2J1
627 × 615485539 × 464401
Creator 3 Pro V2J1Difference
Height615 mm464 mm+151 mm
Width627 mm539 mm+88 mm
Depth485 mm401 mm+84 mm
Weight40 kg25 kg+15 kg

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

Why is Creator 3 Pro V2 better than J1?

  1. Build volume15 L vs 12 L+25%
  2. Max nozzle temperature320 °C vs 300 °C+7%
  3. Max bed temperature120 °C vs 100 °C+20%
  4. Build depth (Y)250 mm vs 200 mm+25%

Why is J1 better than Creator 3 Pro V2?

  1. Max print speed150 mm/s vs 350 mm/s2.3×
  2. Noise level55 dB vs 50 dB+10%
  3. Weight40 kg vs 25 kg+60%
  4. Number of supported materials10 vs 15+50%
  5. Screen size4.3″ vs 5″+16%
Specifications

Side by side

Snapmaker J1Snapmaker J1≈ $1,1005.4
General
TechnologyFDM / FFF (filament)FDM / FFF (filament)
Motion systemCoreXY / XY-headCoreXY / XY-head
Delivered asFully assembledFully assembled
All-metal frameYesYes
Build volume
Build width (X)300 mm300 mm
Build depth (Y)250 mm200 mm
Build height (Z)200 mm200 mm
Build volume15 L12 L
Speed
Max print speed150 mm/s350 mm/s
Print quality
Finest layer height0.05 mm0.05 mm
Thickest layer height0.4 mm0.3 mm
Vibration compensation (input shaping)—Yes
Automatic bed levellingYesYes
Extruder & hotend
Max nozzle temperature320 °C300 °C
Direct-drive extruderYesYes
Default nozzle0.4 mm0.4 mm
Nozzle materialstainless steelbrass
Swappable nozzle / hotendYesYes
Toolheads22
Nozzles22
Filament diameter3 mm1.75 mm
Supported materialsABS, ASA, Carbon, HIPS, PA, PC, PETG, PLA, PVA, WoodABS, ASA, Carbon, Flex, HIPS, PA, PA-CF, PA-GF, PC, PETG, PLA, PP, PVA, TPE, TPU
Number of supported materials1015
Engineering materials (PA, PC, CF)YesYes
Multi-colour
Multi-colour printingYesYes
Max colours / materials22
Multi-colour systemtoolchangerIDEX
Print bed
Heated bedYesYes
Max bed temperature120 °C100 °C
Flexible magnetic build plateYes—
Enclosure
Enclosed build chamberYesYes
Chamber lightYesYes
Connectivity & control
ConnectivityWi-Fi, Ethernet, USBWi-Fi, USB
Wi-FiYesYes
EthernetYes—
USBYesYes
Cloud printingYes—
Screen size4.3″5″
TouchscreenYesYes
Features
Built-in cameraYes—
Camera resolution2.1 MP—
Silent stepper driversYesYes
Nozzle wiperYesYes
Size & power
Width627 mm539 mm
Depth485 mm401 mm
Height615 mm464 mm
Weight40 kg25 kg
Rated power500 W400 W
Noise level55 dB50 dB
To compare: 0up to 4 models
Compare