Ender 3 Pro vs Flsun S1 Pro
Is the Ender 3 Pro better than the Flsun S1 Pro for you?
Property
Ender 3 Pro
Flsun S1 Pro
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Getting StartedEssential features for beginners
Setup TimeTime to get to first print
60 minutes
60 minutes
Auto Bed LevelingRemoves 80% of print issues and manual leveling
No
Yes
What You Can PrintBuild volume and material capabilities
Build VolumeLarger build volume = bigger prints
220 × 220 × 250 mm
320 × 320 × 430 mm
Max Nozzle TemperatureHigher temperature = more material options
260°C
350°C
Max Bed TemperatureHigher bed temperature = better adhesion
110°C
120°C
Max Print SpeedFastest the printer is able to move
180 mm/s
1200 mm/s
Average Print SpeedGeneral printing speed = prints take less time
60 mm/s
500 mm/s
PLA PlasticBasic plastic, most color options, best for beginners
Yes
Yes
PETGStronger than PLA, good for functional parts
Yes
Yes
TPUFlexible rubber-like material
No
Yes
ABSStrong and heat resistant, needs enclosure
No
Yes
ASAUV resistant, good for outdoor parts
No
Yes
NylonVery strong, needs high temperatures
No
Yes
Ease of UseUser-friendly features and ease of operation
Direct DriveFiner filament control, improves overall printing quality
No
Yes
Filament SensorPrevents print from continuing when filament runs out
No
Yes
WiFi PrintingStart prints from your computer
No
Yes
EnclosedSealed environment for better temperature control, fumes and noise reduction
No
Yes
Advanced FeaturesAdvanced capabilities and customization
Multi-MaterialPrint with multiple colors/materials
No
No
CameraMonitor prints remotely
No
Real-time monitoring, time-lapse photography
DesignCoreXY = faster, Bed Slinger = simpler, Delta = tall prints
Bedslinger
Delta
Technical SpecsPerformance and build characteristics
Max Printing AccelerationHigher acceleration = faster printing
500 mm/s²
40000 mm/s²
Print Bed SurfaceSurface type affects print adhesion
PEI
PEI
EcosystemOpen ecosystems work with 3rd party software and parts for easier maintenance
Open Source
Open Source
Cost & ValuePrice and overall value
SeriesHigher series usually means newer/better features
Ender 3
S1
Release DateWhen the printer was first released
September 2018
November 2024
PriceThe retail price of the printer
$209
$999
CommunitySee how others are using this printer
Users With This PrinterNumber of public users who prefer this printer
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