Creality Ender 3 S1

A high-end version of the trusty Creality workhorse that needs (almost) no mods. However, the build plate is a little too sticky out of the box.

-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
Creality Ender 3 S1 1

Product details

  • Dual-Gear Direct Drive Extruder: Compatible with more filaments, Ender 3 S1 3d printer can print PLA, TPU, PETG, ABS.etc. It is more lighter and features less inertia and more precise positioning. Upgraded dual-gear direct extruder features two chrome steel gears that are engaged at a 1:3.5 gear ratio. With a pushing force of up to 80N, the extruder realizes smooth feeding and discharging of flaments without slipping and works extremely well in printing flexible flaments such as TPU.
  • CR Touch Auto Bed Leveling: Upgraded CR Touch 16-point automatic bed leveling technology saves you the trouble of manual leveling. Easy to use, the intelligent leveling system can automatically compensate for the printing height of different points of the heatbed.
  • Removable Spring Steel Print Sheet: Different from ender3, ender 3 pro and ender 3 v2, this new-released FDM 3d printer comes with a removable PC spring steel platform. The innovative printing platform is a combination of a PC coating, a spring steel sheet and a magnetic sticker, which sticks to the surface immediately when released. The PC coating brings good adhesion and printed models can easily be removed by bending the print sheet.
  • Higher Printing Precision & Easy to Install: With a Z-axis dual-screw+Z-axis dual-motor design, Ender-3 S1 works smoother and more synchronously to lower the possibility of lines and ridges on the sides of your print, thus improvingthe printing quality. And 96% of the printer body is pre-installed, making assembling extremely convenient with only 6 steps and the maintenance of the printer is simple and easy.
  • Power Loss Recovery and Filament Sensor: Ender-3 S1 features the function of detecting filament runout or breakage/power loss and resume printing after recovery. By accurately recording the printing data at the time of power outage/filament runout or breakage, it helps to avoid the waste of filaments and time caused by accidents.

PROS

+ Quality prints
+ Easy assembly
+ Auto bed leveling
+ Direct drive
+ Quiet operation

CONS

- Too sticky build surface
- Pricey
- Odd cooling fan placement
- No touch screen

Expert reviews and ratings

By Tom's Hardware on May 13, 2022
A high-end version of the trusty Creality workhorse that needs (almost) no mods. However, the build plate is a little too sticky out of the box.
80