For a fast open cube frame

Creality Ender-5 S1

An open cube-frame FDM printer with a 220 × 220 × 280 mm nominal build volume and a speed advertised up to 250 mm/s per Creality.

Filament (FDM)220 × 220 × 280 mmOpen frame

Documentary analysis · Not personally tested

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Creality Ender-5 S1, 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?

An all-metal cube frame with dual Z-axis, a dual-gear direct extruder (1:3.5 ratio), CR Touch auto leveling, and a speed advertised up to 250 mm/s per Creality.

What to verify

A cube frame with no side panels: ABS, PC, and ASA benefit from a separately added enclosure. Check the exact box contents on the retailer's listing.

The specifications that matter

Process: FDM
Nominal build volume: 220 × 220 × 280 mm
Enclosure: Open frame
Multicolor: No stock multicolor system; a monochrome single direct-drive machine.
Materials: PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, PC, ASA, and HIPS per Creality, thanks to a nozzle advertised up to 300°C.

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 S1 carries over the cube frame that defines the Ender-5 lineup, a compact 220 × 220 × 280 mm format per Creality, built for everyday parts and regular use rather than the largest formats or the most demanding batches.

A speed advertised up to 250 mm/s per Creality targets users who want shorter print times than a standard Ender-3, without stepping up to an enclosed CoreXY machine or a larger, pricier footprint.

Materials and setup

A nozzle advertised up to 300°C per Creality covers PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, PC, ASA, and HIPS. Since the cube frame is open, the most warping-prone filaments benefit from an added enclosure to stabilize ambient temperature.

The direct-drive extruder with a 1:3.5 gear ratio and CR Touch auto leveling, backed by extra compensation points per Creality, aim for a more reliable first layer without heavy manual tuning.

What the bundle includes or not

A 4.3-inch touchscreen and a flexible PC-coated spring-steel plate with a magnetic base are advertised by Creality as standard equipment on this machine. The exact box contents (tools, sample spool, cables) should still be checked on the retailer's listing.

The 350W enclosed power supply Creality cites targets better thermal management for the power unit, a useful detail for sustained use at higher speeds.

Alternatives to compare

For a much larger format on the same open cube-frame principle, the same lineup's Ender-5 Max targets heavier use. For an enclosed CoreXY architecture with an AI camera, the K1 covers a different use case.

The beginner's buying guide helps compare this fast open cube against enclosed machines before choosing based on the materials you plan to print.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Ender-5 S1 an enclosed machine?

No, it carries an open cube frame with no side panels per Creality. ABS or ASA remain usable but benefit from a separately added enclosure to stabilize temperature.

What's the point of the dual Z-axis?

Dual Z motors improve the vertical stability of the print head, a point that matters at the advertised 250 mm/s speed per Creality to limit layer defects.

Does CR Touch leveling remove the need for manual setup?

CR Touch measures the plate automatically per Creality, with extra compensation points, but a visual check of the first layer is still worthwhile on a new plate.

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.