Flashforge Creator 5 vs. Flashforge Creator 5 Pro
Both printers compared directly. The better value is marked in green, where this can be determined objectively.
The key differences
- The Flashforge Creator 5 is cheaper (€400 to €800) than the Flashforge Creator 5 Pro (€800 to €1,500).
- Only the Flashforge Creator 5 Pro has an enclosure. That is a clear advantage for ABS, ASA and other materials prone to warping.
- Both are roughly on par in build volume.
| Flashforge Creator 5 | Flashforge Creator 5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | €400 to €800 | €800 to €1,500 |
| Price in the manufacturer's shop | €679 (was €779) (As of 26 Oct 2026) | €829 (was €929) (As of 26 Oct 2026) |
| Design | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Enclosure | open | enclosed, chamber actively heated up to 65 °C, HEPA 13 filter with activated carbon |
| Build volume | 256 × 256 × 256 mm (16.8 l) | 256 × 256 × 256 mm (16.8 l) |
| Dimensions | 520 × 443 × 710 mm | 520 × 443 × 710 mm |
| Weight | 14 kg | 18 kg |
| Speed (max.) | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Acceleration (max.) | 30,000 mm/s² | 30,000 mm/s² |
| Nozzle (max.) | 320 °C | 320 °C |
| Print bed (max.) | 120 °C | 120 °C |
| Extruder | Tool changer with four independent direct-drive print heads, hardened interchangeable nozzles, filament sensor | Tool changer with four independent print heads, interchangeable nozzles (0.4 mm standard), max. flow rate 32 mm³/s, filament sensor |
| Calibration | fully automatic calibration and levelling incl. nozzle offset; sensor type: not specified by the manufacturer; for the offset, the heads probe a calibration disc under the build plate ◇ Tom's Hardware | fully automatic calibration and levelling incl. nozzle offset of the four heads; sensor type: not specified by the manufacturer |
| Multi-colour printing | yes, up to 4 colours or materials via four print heads, no purge waste (Pro version also enclosed) | yes, up to 4 colours or materials via four print heads, no purge waste |
| Materials (according to the manufacturer) | PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA, BVOH, PLA-CF, PETG-CF | PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA, BVOH, ABS, ASA, PC, PA, PC-ABS, PLA-CF, PETG-CF, PA-CF, PAHT-CF, PPA-CF, PPS-CF |
| Camera | yes, 720p | yes, 720p (1280 x 720, 30 fps) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi (2.4/5 GHz), USB | Wi-Fi (2.4/5 GHz), USB |
| Display | 4" touchscreen | 4" touchscreen (800 x 480) |
Who is which one suitable for?
Flashforge Creator 5
Users who regularly print in multiple colours and want to avoid purge waste.
- Four print heads, almost no purge waste when changing colours
- High acceleration up to 30,000 mm/s²
Flashforge Creator 5 Pro
Users who want to print in multiple colours without purge waste and also process engineering filaments such as ABS, ASA, PC or fibre-reinforced PA.
- Four print heads, almost no purge waste when changing colours and materials
- Enclosed with active chamber heating up to 65 °C, so ABS, ASA, PC and PA are possible too
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