Creality CR-10S Pro V2
Researched by Ric Ruben · Build volume 300 x 300 x 400mm · FDM
A reliable, powerful, affordable large-volume FDM printer, let down slightly by fiddly port placement and a sticky bed.
Full Review
Creality is a huge, popular manufacturer of FDM 3D printers known for a wide range of well-reviewed, affordable machines. The CR-10 line has gone through many iterations since the original CR-10 several years ago — the CR-10S, CR-10 V2, CR-10 Max, CR-10 Mini and CR-10 S5 — and the CR-10S Pro V2, retailing at around $630, is Creality's most recent addition to that family, succeeding the original CR-10S Pro.
The Creality CR-10S Pro V2 features a 300 x 300 x 400 mm print volume and is reliable, powerful, and yet affordable.
In general, printing with the CR-10S Pro V2 is easygoing, and it's a machine we'd recommend to users looking to buy their first printer. It ships with Creality's Cura-powered slicer (an older version, but with all of Cura's core settings) and a choice of Full, Expert or Quickprint modes.
Specs
Design
The V2's design is a clear step up for Creality's FDM lineup — sophisticated, sleek, and free of the wire clutter that made earlier iterations look busy. The printer's electronics are housed underneath the bed rather than in a separate box, and the bed itself heats up quickly with prints locking firmly onto it. Because the printer is fairly tall, having the filament spooler on top can be a slight inconvenience, and the power switch (back), USB drive and micro SD card slots (front and side) are split up in a way that could be more convenient if consolidated at the front.
How Does It Print?
Printing with the CR-10S Pro V2 is easygoing enough to recommend as a first printer. It uses Creality's Cura-powered slicer with Full, Expert and Quickprint setting options, carrying over the core Cura experience on an older version of the software.
Automatic Bed-Leveling
Creality advertises automatic bed-leveling on the new printer, which is true to an extent: you still have to manually level the plate yourself, after which the V2's BL-Touch sensor manages the rest. Compared to the inductive proximity sensor used previously, the BL-Touch makes the process noticeably more convenient, with a choice of manual, semi-automatic and fully automatic leveling modes — a solid improvement over its predecessor.
Touchscreen & Upgraded Driver
The V2's HD touchscreen is user-friendly, with large viewing angles and clear printing status, functions and parameter settings. It runs on the same V2.4.1 motherboard as the original CR-10S Pro, but with an upgraded TMC2208 "ultra-mute" driver that makes the V2 noticeably quieter than earlier CR-10 iterations.
Power Supply
The CR-10S Pro V2 runs on a 480W Mean Well power supply, giving the machine considerably more power to work with — a proven, dependable choice for anyone who values established, reliable technology.
Capricorn Tubing
The CR-10S Pro V2 also includes improved filament tubing for a smoother printing experience at any skill level. The Capricorn Bowden tube is PTFE with a 1.9mm ± 0.05mm inner diameter — narrow enough to guide filament through cleanly while preventing it from buckling or folding as it feeds, which keeps filament moving smoothly through the middle of a print job.
What Could Be Better
The user manual isn't always detailed enough — setup and installation are genuinely easy, but some instructions, particularly around cleaning and post-processing, can be too technical. Creality's customer service is worth contacting directly if your unit arrives with irregularities or defects. Sticky prints are also worth knowing about going in: the bed grips finished prints firmly, which is reassuring mid-print but means some real force is needed to remove a completed piece without risking damage to the bed.
Related: read our full guide to FDM (Material Extrusion) 3D printing.
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The Creality CR-10S Pro V2 has been discontinued. The closest current large-format Creality machine is the Ender-5 Max, with a CoreXY frame, 700mm/s top speed, and a 400mm cubed build volume.
Check price: Creality Ender-5 Max →