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3D Printer CR 10 Smart Pro 3D Printer Replicator Plus
Modelo

CR 10 Smart Pro

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Replicator Plus

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Estimated price $900,00 $2099,00
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
Processor
Display Display touchscreen 4,3''
Power Supply 110/220V / 350W 110/220V / 240W
Connectivity SD / USB / Wi-Fi / Ethernet USB / Wi-Fi
Operating systems Windows, Mac, Linux Windows, Mac, Linux
Date of registration in the system 2022-11-04 2022-11-15
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 6 / 10 6 / 10
Hardware 3 / 10 2.5 / 10
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Print volume 4 / 10 3 / 10
Performance 1 / 10 1 / 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.