For large format, open frame

Creality Ender-5 Max

An open-frame FDM printer with a 400 × 400 × 400 mm nominal build volume and a nozzle rated up to 300°C.

Filament (FDM)400 × 400 × 400 mmOpen frame

Documentary analysis · Not personally tested

Creality Ender-5 Max, manufacturer image — Image provided by Creality. Equipment shown does not establish the contents of the selected bundle.

Specification sources reviewed 2026-09-12. These are manufacturer claims, not measurements by Find My 3D Printer.

Why consider it?

A 400 × 400 × 400 mm volume with independent dual Z motors and 64-point auto-leveling, for genuine large format without moving to an industrial machine.

What to verify

Open frame despite the 300°C nozzle: an enclosure remains a separate option to stabilize ABS or ASA on a bed this size.

The specifications that matter

Process: FDM
Nominal build volume: 400 × 400 × 400 mm
Enclosure: Open frame
Multicolor: No multicolor system on this machine, per Creality's listing.
Materials: Hyper PLA, PLA, PETG, TPU 95A, ABS, ASA, PLA-CF, PA, and PLA-Silk per Creality's profiles.

Allow room for supports and the chosen orientation. Confirm the exact nozzle, feeder, included accessories and installation clearance against the manual and seller’s listing.

Which projects is it for?

The Ender-5 Max is an open-frame FDM printer with a 400 × 400 × 400 mm nominal build volume per Creality, well above standard Ender-3 machines. It suits bulky parts, multiple batches on one plate, and projects that wouldn't fit on a more common 220 × 220 mm footprint.

The advertised speed reaches 700 mm/s, driven by a reinforced die-cast aluminum alloy structure and two independently motorized Z axes, each assisted by two linear rods to limit vibration on a bed this size.

Materials and configuration

Creality advertises wide material compatibility for this machine: Hyper PLA, PLA, PETG, TPU 95A, ABS, ASA, PLA-CF, PA, and PLA-Silk, with a nozzle heating up to 300°C and a bed rated up to 100°C.

The 64-point auto-leveling aims to compensate for irregularities on a bed this large, an important factor for the first layer on this footprint compared with a standard 220 × 220 mm machine.

What the bundle includes or not

Creality's page highlights an enclosure kit and an HD camera offered as optional accessories, confirming that the base machine stays open-frame. The exact box contents (tools, plate, accessories) should be checked on the retailer's listing before buying.

Multi-printer WiFi management makes it easier to run several machines in parallel, a more common use case on a bulky format like this than on an entry-level printer.

Alternatives to compare

For an even larger, enclosed footprint geared toward production, the CR-M4 reaches 450 × 450 × 470 mm. For a more compact open frame from the same brand, the Ender-3 V3 Plus stays a more accessible option.

The large-format buying guide covers the criteria for choosing a printer this size, and the Creality page covers the rest of the manufacturer's lineup.

Frequently asked questions

Do you need an enclosure to print ABS on the Ender-5 Max?

Creality offers an enclosure as an optional kit rather than stock equipment. Without it, the open frame doesn't provide the same thermal conditions as an enclosed machine for regular ABS or ASA use.

Is auto-leveling enough on a bed this large?

Creality advertises 64-point leveling to compensate for bed irregularities. That's denser than standard leveling, specifically designed for a 400 × 400 mm footprint.

What's the difference with the CR-M4?

The CR-M4 offers an even larger volume (450 × 450 × 470 mm) on a structure geared more toward production, while the Ender-5 Max stays a more accessible open frame for occasional large-format work.

Sources and limits

We have not measured noise, real printing speed, accuracy or reliability. Manufacturer images do not establish the contents of the selected bundle.