Creality The Best Ender-3 Max Neo Review?

Intro

Now this year probably is going to be called the year of the Enders because today we have another Ender to share with you and it’s called Creality Ender-3 Max Neo. The Ender-3 Max Neo is an upgraded version of the Ender-3 Max. It has a built-in CR Touch auto-leveling and upgraded color knob screen, and a tool drawer. The Ender 3 max neo print size is 300*300*320 mm which is a little bigger than other neo printers.

For beginners, the printer is the best choice, the module design allows you to easily assemble the printer; The printer can automatically level, and the belt tensioner is added to bring you a smooth 3D printing experience. Let’s go and check it out!

Now the Ender-3 Max Neo is available on CrealityStore(Official Store) at a price of $369.

Check the price of the Ender 3 Max Neo at:

*Crealitystore is the official store of Creality and creality3dofficial is the authorized store.

Unbox & Assembly of Creality Ender3 Max Neo

What are the functions of Ender 3 Max Neo?

1. 300 x 300 x 320mm Large Build Volume:

With the 300 x 300 x 320mm Large Build Volume and an open print chamber, you’ll be able to print large 3D models with ease, or you can print several small models at the same time on the large build surface.

2. CR Touch Automatic Leveling:

Equipped with CR Touch, the auto-leveling improves efficiency by automatically measuring and adjusting the 25-point print height on the heat bed, making leveling much easier.

3. High-precision Dual Z-axis:

With a Z-axis dual-screw+Z-axis dual-motor design, it works smoother and more synchronously to lower the possibility of lines and ridges on the sides of your print, thus improving the printing quality.

4. Power Loss Recovery and Filament Sensor:

Ender-3 Max Neo features the function of detecting filament runout or breakage/power loss and resuming 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.

5. Upgrade Red Metal Extruder & Low-noise Design:

The newly upgraded extruder without a pneumatic joint has high gear density, and feed-in smoothly, greatly improving the performance of the printer; and the brand-new 32-bit silent mainboard runs at low decibel levels, greatly reducing noise to let you enjoy your printing.

What’s inside Ender-3 Max Neo?

Ender 3 Max Neo Specification Parameter

Parameter	Ender-3 Max	Ender-3 Max Neo
Molding Tech	FDM	FDM
Machine size	513*563*590mm	516*582*590 mm
Print size	300*300*340mm	300*300*320 mm
Machine weight	9.5kg	10.3 kg
Print precision	±0.2mm	±0.1 mm
Print speed	30-60mm/s (recommended), ≤180mm/s	≤120 mm/s
Layer thickness	0.1-0.4mm	0.05~0.35 mm
Nozzle diameter	Standard 0.4mm	Standard 0.5mm
Nozzle amount	1	1
Hotbed temp	≤110℃	≤111℃
File transfer	USB / memory card	Micro USB/TF card
Motherboard	32bit motherboard	32-bit Silent motherboard
Slicer	Creality Slicer/Cura/Repetier-Host/Simplify3D	Creality Slicer/Cura/Repetier-Host/Simplify4D
File format	STL/OBJ/AMF	STL/OBJ/AMF
Nominal voltage	100V-240V AC50/60HZ DC24V	100-120V~, 200-240V~,50/60Hz
Nominal power	350W	350W
Leveling method	BL-Touch (Optional)	CR TouchAuto-leveling
Filament	PLA/TPU/PETG/ABS/Wood	PLA/ABS/PETG/Wood
Languages	Chinese/English	Chinese/English

Specifications of the 3 “NEO” Printers:

Model	Ender-3 Neo	Ender-3 V2 Neo	Ender-3 Max Neo
Time to market	Aug-2022	Aug-2022	Jul-2022
Price	$239	$319	$389
Build Size(mm)	220*220*250mm	220*220*250mm	300*300*320mm
Printer Size(mm)	440*440*465mm	438*424*472mm	516*582*590mm
Package Size(mm)	530*380*200mm	520*505*280mm	665*555*290mm
Machine Net Weight（KG))	7.2kg	7.8kg	10.3kg
Package Gross Weight(KG)	8.7kg	9.8kg	13.5kg
Molding technology	FDM	FDM	FDM
Nozzle quantity	1	1	1
Printing Layer Thickness	0.1-04mm	0.1-04mm	0.1-04mm
Nozzle Diameter	Standard 0.4mm	Standard 0.4mm	Standard 0.4mm
Printing Precision	±0.1mm	±0.1mm	±0.1mm
Supported Filaments	PLA/PETG/ABS	PLA/PETG/ABS	PLA/PETG/ABS/Wood
Supported File Format	STL/OBJ/AMF	STL/OBJ/AMF	STL/OBJ/AMF
Operation modes	TF card/USB	TF card/USB	TF card/USB
Filament Diameter	1.75mm	1.75mm	1.75mm
Slicing Software	Creality Slicer/Cura/Repetier-Host/Simplify3D	Creality Slicer/Cura/Repetier-Host/Simplify3D	Creality Slicer/Cura/Repetier-Host/Simplify3D
Resume Printing	√	√	√
Filament detector	X	X	√
Dual Z-axis	X	X	√
Automatic Bed Leveling	√	√	√
Silent Mainboard	√	√	√
Type of Extruder	Full-metal bowden extruder	Full-metal bowden extruder	Full-metal bowden extruder
Display	12864 Knob screen	4.3inch Knob color screen	4.3inch Knob color screen
Mainboard	32-bit	32-bit	32-bit
Rated Voltage	100-120V~/220-240V~	100-120V~/220-240V~	100-120V~/220-240V~
Power Supply	24V	24V	24V
Rated Power	350W	350W	350W
Maximum Heatbed Temperature	100℃	100℃	110℃
Maximum Nozzle Temperature	260℃	260℃	260℃
Maximum Printing Speed	120mm/s	120mm/s	120mm/s
Normal Printing Speed	50mm/s	50mm/s	50mm/s
Printing Platform	Carborundum glass platform	PC spring steel sheet	Carborundum glass platform

Printing Test

We tested a few filament materials like PLA and TPU and the final results turns very good. The model of the pitcher comes out of the printer flawlessly, with virtually no flaws and excellent detail.

Benefits of the Ender 3 Max Neo

• Large build volume (duh!)
• Textured glass print plate
• Upgradability

Downsides

• “Outdated” UI
• Poor filament loading
• Manual calibration required

ender 3 max neo upgrades: Creality Sonic Pad

The sonic pad is one of the best upgrades that I would recommend for the Ender-3 Max Neo. It increases the actual print speed without sacrificing quality by 25-40%. It can be used to connect any camera and flexibly and conveniently adjust printing parameters in the process. And there are functions that can help improve your printing efficiency. Introducing Creality Sonic Pad-A 3D Smart Printing Tablet Based On Klipper

Verdict – Is the Creality Ender-3 Max Neo Worth Buying?

The Ender 3 Max Neo will be attractive to 3D makers who prefer a big print without investing big. Keeping in tradition with Creality’s Ender 3 line of churning out prints reliably and with little effort, the Ender 3 Max Neo hits the sweet spot between affordability, functionality, and accessibility. Although called Max Neo Max, this 3D printer is still a good option for entry-level users looking for a genuine machine that needs little effort to get it up and running, as well as veterans looking forward to modding and upgrading the printer to their liking.