Longer LK5Pro 3D Printer Review - Better than Creality CR10!?

Here we have the Longer LK5 Pro 3D Printer review. As per usual, in this review video, you can expect The Good, The Bad and The Verdict!
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#Longer
This printer has an RRP of $329.99. Longer have provided a $20 discount code: LK5PRO$20OFF which brings the price down to $309.99. Please note, if you buy direct from Longer and you are in the UK, you will have to pay import fees on top, mine came to £57 (£45 import VAT + £12 courier handling).
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Spec check:
- Build Volume: 300 x 300 x 400mm
- Dual Z-Axis Support Rods
- '90% Pre-assembled'
- Quiet Printing - TMC2208 Drivers for XYZ
- 4.3 Inch Full-Colour Touchscreen
- Upgraded Glass Bed
- High-temperature Resistant Teflon Tube (up to 280˚C)
00:00 introduction
00:50 PROS + 1 - Quiet
01:16 + 2: Stability
01:23 + General Movement
02:41 + 3: User Interface
03:25 + 4: Speed?
04:37 + 5: Extrusion
04:50 CONS - 1: Part Cooling
06:13 - 2: Plastic Drive Gear
06:48 - 3: Filament Holder
08:12 - 4: Drive Gear Tension
08:46 - 5: Final Thoughts
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Equally, if you are in the UK and want to support British manufacturing, why not try 3DTomorrow Filament. We're working on new colours and product lines all the time: 3dtomorrow.com
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[@scotts1356]

I bought the Longer 5k pro about a month ago. I've only printed items that were already programmed into the printer. That's because I'm having an issue trying to figure out how to use the slicing software. But the prints have been very clean and I'm happy with it. I had a few issues when I first bought it, but Longer took care of me. I would recommend this printer.

[@CallumColes]

Thanks for sharing your experience Scott, glad you would recommend the printer:)

[@scotts1356]

@@CallumColes I figured out what I was doing wrong. Thanks for the response!

[@moeshickenyay]

Thanks, like the detailed pros and cons, in your reviews. Confident your knowledge of the products you review.

[@navigationmanship]

Thanks!

[@CallumColes]

You’re welcome🙌🏼

[@Loneman_OG]

Oh boy, I saw this in my notifications and honestly thought to myself: _"hmm, I don't remember seeing the _*_normal length_*_ LK5 Pro 3D Printer review"!_ /facepalm

[@CallumColes]

😁

[@scotts1356]

Can you do a video on how to download a file into the printer, to print it? I'm using Cura and I have files saved on my PC, but can't figure out how to download the files to print anything!! Thanks in advance.

[@CallumColes]

Hi Scott, will add a video like that to the 'to make list'. In the meantime there are a load of great sites to download files from: Printables, Thingiverse, Cults3D, MyMiniFactory. Have a google and see if you can find a file that peeks your interest.

[@plixplux]

Thanks for a great review! What would be your main pick between this, the CR10 v2, and the Ender 5 plus?

[@CallumColes]

Appreciate the comment:) I'd probably pick this printer over the CR10 v2, mainly because the power unit is built into the printer and it's quite a bit cheaper. The separate power block that most of the CR10 designs has is a bit of a pain! Print quality on both those printers would be very similar. But the Ender 5 Plus is better than both, bed slingers designs really do limit the quality and speed of prints. I have also done a review of the Ender 5 Plus.