PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The S1 and S1 Pro still have that Ender 3 charm built into them, with both having a very familiar frame that we all know and love. However, there are some differences between the two.

The S1 has a sleek and robust design that feels much more complete than something like the OG Ender 3. Instead of an individual Z screw, Creality opted for a dual Z screw approach this time around, which just adds to the reliable nature of the machine. On top of this, several other upgrades are sprinkled in, such as a built-in storage tray, X- and Y-belt tensioners, a full-color LCD display, and a normal-sized SD card slot.

The S1 Pro offers all the great features above and more! The Pro will get you a bigger tray, a touchscreen display, and an incredibly convenient overhead LED lamp for those late-night prints. Additionally, there are some more technical upgrades as well. You’ll get a full metal extruder (which we’ll talk about later), a one-piece injection-molded case around the front for aesthetics, and additional insulation underneath the heated bed, which will help you get the bed’s temperature high enough to print certain materials. All of this for $80 more than the S1!

Both the S1 and S1 Pro are equipped with a 220 x 220 x 270 mm build volume, which is 2 cm taller than the Ender 3. We’ve learned from the Ender 3 that this size is roughly the goldilocks zone for a desktop 3D printer, as you get a decent volume for a decent price! The added 2 cm should definitely come in handy to print some taller models, though.