Creality Ender 3
Positives
New direct extruder is super
Effortless & consistent high-quality printing results
PC coated spring steel bed works exactly as you’d expect
Negatives
No guide rails for magnetic bed
Poorly illustrated instructions
No so budgety anymore
Flashforge Finder
Positives
Clean design
Easy to use
Clear touchscreen
Removable build plate makes it easier to take out prints
Quiet
Great user Reliable
Handy overhead light and good visibility of prints
Negatives
Very small build volume
Bed not heated (sometimes causes warping)
No automatic bed leveling
Comparison Specs
Creality Ender 3 vs. Flashforge Finder
Community Rating
Star Rating (0-5)
3.5
3.5
3D Printing Technology
(SLA/FDM/SLS/Polyjet/DLP/LCD)
FDM
FDM
Materials Supported
ABS, PLA, TPU, PETG
LA, PETG. TPU, Wood
Print Resolution
(microns)
50
100 – 500
Print Speed
(mm/s)
60
10 – 100
Connectivity
USB / Ethernet / SD Card
Micro-USB, SD Card
USB, Ethernet, Flash Cloud, Polar Cloud
Auto Calibration
Yes / No
Built-in 3D Scanner?
Yes / No
Heated Bed
Yes / No
LCD Screen
Yes / No
Wifi Supported
Yes / No
Maximum Print Volume
(L x W x H)
8.7“ x 8.7“ x 9.8“
5.5“ x 5.5“ x 5.5“
Size
(L x W x H)
18.7“ x 18.5“ x 24.4
16.5“ x 16.5“ x 16.5“
Weight
(lbs)
17.3
30.9
