Compare Creality 3D CR 10 Smart Pro vs Makerbot Replicator Plus
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| Model | Creality 3D CR 10 Smart Pro[BUY CR 10 Smart Pro] |
Makerbot Replicator Plus |
| Printing Material | Filament | Filament |
| Estimated price | $900,00 | $2099,00 |
| Date of registration in the system | ||
| Manufacturer | Creality 3D | Makerbot |
| Release Year | 2020 | 2016 |
| Print Volume [mm] | 300x300x400 | 165x295x195 |
| Printer Size [mm] | 578x522x648 | 410x528x441 |
| Weight [kg] | 13,6 | 18,3 |
| Power Loss Recovery | YES | YES |
| Enclosed printer | NO | NO |
| Bed Leveling | Manual | Automatic |
| Filament End Sensor | YES | YES |
| Bed type | Heated | |
| Power supply system | Bowden | Bowden |
| Standard nozzle | 0,4 | 0,4 |
| Maximum Nozzle Temperature [°C] | 300 | 230 |
| Maximum Bed Temperature [°C] | 100 | |
| Maximum printing speed [mm/s] | 50 | 150 |
| Filament holder | YES | YES |
| Camera for supervision | YES | YES |
| Recommended filaments | PLA, PETG, Tritan, Flex, ABS | PLA |
| Recommended slicers | Cura, Simplify, Slic3r, IdeaMaker | MakerBot Print Software |
| Maximum Resolution [mm] | 0,1 | 0,1 |
| Kinematics | - | - |
| Extruder Type | - | - |
| Klipper Firmware | NO | NO |
| Input Shaping | NO | NO |
| Max Volumetric Flow [mm³/s] | - | - |
| Power Supply | 110/220V / 350W | 110/220V / 240W |
| Connectivity | SD / USB / Wi-Fi / Ethernet | USB / Wi-Fi |
| Release date | 2020 | 2016 |
| Extra features | Creality's CR-10 Smart Pro printer offers a large 300x300x400mm build volume, Sprite Pro direct extruder for multiple materials, CR Touch auto-leveling, PEI magnetic bed, 4.3" touchscreen, LED lighting, and Creality Cloud connectivity. Some areas of improvement include the use of brass spindle nuts and tinned wires. | The Replicator Plus printer is easy to use and has very good print quality. Its software is user-friendly and powerful, with USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi and support for printing via pen drive. With a safe design for an open frame printer, it is relatively quiet. The Smart Extruder+ detects filament end and pauses printing automatically, in addition to notifying via apps. It has a large print volume, with a non-heated and coated print bed for easy removal of parts. It also has a webcam for remote monitoring of prints. |
| Support for multiple colors and materials (AMS and CFS) | NO | NO |
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| Cost-benefit | 5 / 10 | 4 / 10 |
| Hardware | 1.5 / 10 | 2 / 10 |
| Screen | . | . |
| Print volume | 10 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
| Performance | 5 / 10 | 7 / 10 |
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Conclusion |
| In comparing the Creality CR-10 Smart Pro and the MakerBot Replicator Plus, the CR-10 Smart Pro emerges as a compelling option due to its better cost-to-performance ratio and versatility in handling various filament types. It boasts a significantly larger print volume, which makes it suitable for more ambitious projects, and features such as assistive bed leveling and a higher maximum nozzle temperature, allowing for a wider range of materials. On the other hand, the Replicator Plus is positioned as a robust, user-friendly machine with good print quality and an easy-to-use interface. However, its smaller build volume and reliance on a non-heated print bed may limit its versatility with certain materials. Both printers include smart features like power loss recovery and filament sensors, but the CR-10 Smart Pro leaves a stronger impression with its modern capabilities, larger workspace, and greater material compatibility. Given these considerations, the CR-10 Smart Pro represents a better value in the current market for those looking for flexibility and functionality in their 3D printing endeavors. |