Flashforge AD5X vs Artillery Genius
Is the Flashforge AD5X better than the Artillery Genius for you?
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Flashforge AD5X
Artillery Genius
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Getting StartedEssential features for beginners
Setup TimeTime to get to first print
Pre-assembled
15 minutes
Auto Bed LevelingRemoves 80% of print issues and manual leveling
Yes
No
MatterManifest CompatibleReady for print files from Catalog and AutoSlicer
No
No
What You Can PrintBuild volume and material capabilities
Build VolumeLarger build volume = bigger prints
220 × 220 × 220 mm
220 × 220 × 250 mm
Max Nozzle TemperatureHigher temperature = more material options
300°C
260°C
Max Bed TemperatureHigher bed temperature = better adhesion
110°C
110°C
Max Print SpeedFastest the printer is able to move
600 mm/s
150 mm/s
Average Print SpeedGeneral printing speed = prints take less time
300 mm/s
100 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
Yes
Yes
ABSStrong and heat resistant, needs enclosure
No
No
ASAUV resistant, good for outdoor parts
No
No
NylonVery strong, needs high temperatures
No
No
Ease of UseUser-friendly features and ease of operation
Direct DriveFiner filament control, improves overall printing quality
Yes
Yes
Filament SensorPrevents print from continuing when filament runs out
Yes
No
WiFi PrintingStart prints from your computer
Yes
No
EnclosedSealed environment for better temperature control, fumes and noise reduction
No
No
Advanced FeaturesAdvanced capabilities and customization
Multi-MaterialPrint with multiple colors/materials
Built in
No
CameraMonitor prints remotely
Yes
No
DesignCoreXY = faster, Bed Slinger = simpler, Delta = tall prints
CoreXY
Bedslinger
Technical SpecsPerformance and build characteristics
Max Printing AccelerationHigher acceleration = faster printing
20000 mm/s²
800 mm/s²
Print Bed SurfaceSurface type affects print adhesion
PEI
Glass
EcosystemOpen ecosystems work with 3rd party software and parts for easier maintenance
Open Source
Closed Source
Cost & ValuePrice and overall value
SeriesHigher series usually means newer/better features
AD5X
Genius
Release DateWhen the printer was first released
November 2024
October 2019
PriceThe retail price of the printer
$499
$299
CommunitySee how others are using this printer
Users With This PrinterNumber of public users who prefer this printer
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