How to choose a Creality 3D printer

Founded in 2014, Creality focuses on the design, research and production of 3D printers and 3D printing related products. The company develops material extrusion 3D printers and resin 3D printers. Their product line includes the well-known DIY kits intended for hobby use, as well as more industrial 3D printers for the professional market. The Shenzhen-based company gained worldwide recognition when it released the affordable Ender 3 in March 2018. Indeed, many have praised Creality’s solutions because they offer a good level of quality and reliability at an attractive price. Today, the company sells over 30 different products.

In its FDM family of machines, Creality has developed the Ender series, CR series, and CP series. As for its resin 3D printers, the manufacturer has released the UW and LD series.

Creality’s FDM 3D printers

Ender 3: Creality’s flagship machine

Originally released in March 2018, Creality has expanded the Ender 3 to include the Ender 3 Max, Pro, and V2. Each model features slight variations from the original. The Ender 3 was made completely open-source a few months after its release, in July 2018. The Ender 3 is a classic for beginners, retailing around $200. This FDM solution boasts a decent build volume of 220 x 220 x 250 mm, and can run continuously for 200 hours. The nozzle runs at 225°C, producing a layer thickness of 0.1-0.4 mm, and the build plate can reach 110°C. The latest version is the Ender 3 V2, released in 2020. It comes with a self-developed silent motherboard, ensuring no noise during printing. Additionally, the build plate will heat up more quickly thanks to the carborundum glass platform. On the other hand, the Ender 3 Max is like the Ender 3, but provides a larger build volume of 300 x 300 x 340 mm. Finally, the Ender series also includes the Ender 5 and Ender 6 3D printers. Both are sturdy machines; in fact the Ender 6 comes with a fully enclosed build chamber.