The Creality Ender 3 V4 (entry) and Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro (prosumer) come from different brands and sit in different tiers, so this is less a head-to-head than a question of how much printer you need. The Ender 3 V4 costs $20 more and gets you 4-slot multicolor; the Adventurer 5M Pro answers with an enclosed chamber (with ABS, ASA and PA-CF on its materials list) and a top speed of 600 mm/s (vs 500).
Early in release cycle — no urgency to wait
Best for: Budget-conscious beginners who want optional multicolor printing in the trusted Ender 3 form factor at an accessible price — and are comfortable with a hands-on setup experience.
Full details →First-generation product — no release history to base predictions on
Best for: Home users, educators, and office environments who need a compact enclosed printer with genuine air filtration — and primarily print PLA, PETG, and occasional ABS.
Full details →| Creality Ender 3 V4 | Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Starting Price | $399 | ★ $379 |
| Print Specs | ||
| Tier | Entry | Prosumer |
| Motion | BedSlinger | CoreXY |
| Build Volume | ★ 220 × 220 × 235 mm | 220 × 220 × 220 mm |
| Max Speed | 500 mm/s | ★ 600 mm/s |
| Multicolor | ★ ✅ 4 slots | ❌ No |
| Enclosure | ❌ | ★ ✅ |
| Auto Calibration | ✅ | ✅ |
| Open Source | ❌ | ❌ |
| Upgrade Kit | — | — |
| Buy Timing | ||
| Released | Jan 15, 2026 | Sep 1, 2023 |
| Cycle length | ~854 days | — |
| Cycle advice | Buy | Caution |
| Deals advice | Buy | Buy |
| Next model | — | — |
The Ender 3 V4 was released on Jan 15, 2026, 301 days ago. Its previous release cycle ran about 854 days, so it is 35% of the way through — roughly 553 days before a successor would be due at that pace.
The Adventurer 5M Pro was released on Sep 1, 2023, 1,168 days ago. It is a first-generation product, so there is no earlier cycle to predict its successor from.
On timing alone, the Ender 3 V4 is the safer buy right now — it is only 35% of the way through its expected cycle, while the Adventurer 5M Pro has no release history pointing to a successor yet.
Cycle and deal status as of November 12, 2026. See the launch calendar →
The Adventurer 5M Pro lists at $379 and the Ender 3 V4 at $399 — $20 apart, so the Ender 3 V4 costs 5% more.
Per litre of build volume, that works out to $35 for the Ender 3 V4 versus $36 for the Adventurer 5M Pro — so the pricier Ender 3 V4 actually gives you more build space per dollar.
This one is close on paper. If you only print in one color, save the $20; for multicolor, the Ender 3 V4's 4 slots earn their premium. The Adventurer 5M Pro also brings an enclosed chamber (with ABS, ASA and PA-CF on its materials list) and a top speed of 600 mm/s (vs 500).
How we judge timing and deals: read our methodology →
The V4's rigid frame reduces vibration at high speeds, improving print quality over the V3 KE's lighter structure.
The Combo bundle includes Creality's CFS filament system for 4-color printing, expandable to 16 colors with additional CFS units — one of the most affordable multicolor setups available.
The Ender 3 family has the largest 3D printing community in the world, with extensive documentation, mods, and active Creality firmware updates.
Removes 99% of particulates and VOCs generated during printing. One of the strongest air filtration systems in the consumer printer category.
Nozzles snap in and out without tools or heating. Swapping between 0.25, 0.4, 0.6, and 0.8mm nozzles takes seconds — ideal for classrooms and multi-user environments.
Full enclosure in a compact body that fits comfortably on a desk — unusually rare at this price point.