Overview

As we see, Creality Ender 2 is small, simple and cheap machine at super affordable price back the time.

Creality listened to the feedback of their customers and created the new Ender 2 Pro with many improvements over the original model.

From the statement of Ender-2 PRO product manager, they claim that they want to be the first 3D printer for young people and make young products. which is easy to use at an affordable price.

Many young users yearn for their 3D printers to be like drones and handheld gimbals. It is a trendy product with simple operation, and Ender-2 PRO is such a product.

Specification

Molding technology: FDM
Printer dimensions: 421x383x465mm
Building volume: 165x165x180mm
Net weight:4.65kg
Extrusion method: Bowden extruder
Leveling method: Manual leveling
Nozzle temperature: ≤260℃
Hotbed temperature: ≤80℃
Rated power: 150W
Supported filament: PLA / TPU / Wood
Filament detector: No
Printing speed: ≤100mm/s.
Average printing speed:60mm/s
Display:12864 integrated screen

Unbox & Assembly

Ender 2 pro come with only a few parts which is quite easy to install, It almost does not require any assembly, 90% of the shipment is pre-installed, only need to tighten 7 screws to complete the assembly, usually take 5-10 minutes to assemble everything and start printing your model.

Ender-2 PRO is not only a trendy product for young people, but also for those who really just want to use a 3D printer without any additional operations. It has reduced the entry barrier of desktop-level on this machine to make more people feel the wonderful fun of 3D printing.

Product Feature

Lightweight and portable: The weight only has 4.65kg , with a size comparable to a desktop fan. Equipped with an easy-to-carry handle, you can carry the printer at anywhere without taking up space.

Simple and Easy to Use: It launched with super user-friendly designs, a belt tensioner for adjustment of the X/Y , a snap-on screen that can be quickly installed/replaced, the structure of the machine that is convenient for storage, etc.,even for novices, you can quickly get started and let the creativity flow and play with your imagination.

Cantilever Structure: The simplified, unique cantilever structure offers a lightweight design. With an extra Z-axis fixed block, it can support heavier loads and lean positioning, remaining stable throughout the entire printing process.

Magnetic Plate:Compared to Ender 2, the bed has the soft magnetic sticker platform is really convenient that has strong magnetic force, no need for masking stickers, glue, and easy to take molds. the model can be removed by bending the sticker after cooling.

Integrated built-in power supply: It adopts an integrated modular built-in power supply to reduce the potential safety hazards caused by the exposed power supply.

Unique cantilever structure: Unique cantilever design, simple structure, light weight; adding Z-axis fixed block, strong bearing capacity, high positioning accuracy, the whole printing process is stable and does not shake.

Resume printing: Feature that keeps the printer working even if there’s an accidental power failure, picking up its printing work where interrupted power supply or material feed left it.

Printing Result

I’ve printed some small stuff with Ender 2 pro, and printing quality is good most of time. sometimes it has some Stratification on model since I did not adjust my slicer setting properly, the issue will be gone if every setting is correct.

Pros

Light and portable

Easy to assemble for beginner

Affordable price for young people

Creative modification

Super user friendly for beginner

Cons

Small build volume

Single Z lead screw only

Small upgrade room

Conclusion

Overall, 3D printers have always given people the impression that are bulky, complicated to operate and not easy to carry. But with Ender 2 pro, you won’t need to worry about this.

Compared to Ender 2, the feature has upgraded tremendously. So If you are an experienced user, I would not recommend this machine since feature is not that complex as ender 3 something at all., but if you are a beginner or you only have small size printing needs, then Ender 2 pro will be a good choice to enter 3d printer.

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