When you compare the Flashforge Creator Pro to the Makerbot Method you can see which Printer is better. Let's take a look of the comparison, and see which model of Printer out ontop.
| Flashforge Creator Pro | Makerbot Method | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Extruder Type | direct drive | direct drive | 
| Performance | ||
| Usable Filament Diameter | 1.75 mm | 1.75 mm | 
| Build Plate Material | Spring Steel | |
| Max Power Consumption | 320 W | 400 W | 
| Build Area | 227 mm x 148 mm x 150 mm | 190 mm x 190 mm x 196 mm | 
| Build Plate Attachment | fixed | |
| Ambient Operating Temperature | 18°C - 30°C | |
| Internal Memory | ||
| Max. Nozzle Temperature | 240 ºC | 300 ºC | 
| Build Volume | 190 mm x 190 mm x 196 mm | |
| Number of Extruders | 2 | 2 | 
| Build Plate Leveling System | manual Leveling | |
| Filament Chamber Closed | Yes | |
| Build Plate Surface | adhesive sheet | Reusable Grip Surface | 
| Open Filament System | Yes | Yes | 
| Max Build Plate Temperature | 120 ºC | 65 ºC | 
| Layer Height | 0.1 - 0.4 mm | |
| Usable Nozzle Type | ||
| Extruder Construction Type Dual | Dual Head fixed height, manual adjustable | Dual Head fixed height, manual adjustable | 
| Total Mass Overall Dimensions | 360 mm x 526 mm x 403 mm | 437 mm x 413 mm x 649 mm | 
| Resolution | 0.2 mm | 20 - 400 µm | 
| Build Chamber During Process | Open or Closed | closed | 
| Max Recommended Printing Speed | 100 mm/s | 500 mm/s | 
| Connectivity | ||
| USB Port | Yes | Yes | 
| Ethernet Port | Yes | |
| WLAN | No | Yes | 
| Features | ||
| Door Sensor | Yes | |
| Build Chamber Heater | Yes, max 65°C | |
| Touchscreen | No | Yes | 
| Hepa Filter | No | No | 
| SD Card | Yes,SD-Card | |
| Filament Runout Sensor | Yes | |
| Camera | Yes | |
| System | ||
| Weight | 14.8 kg | 29.5 kg | 
| Dimensions | 360 mm x 526 mm x 403 mm | 437 mm x 413 mm x 649 mm | 
| Voltage | AC: 100 V - 230 V (47-63 Hz), DC: 24 V | AC: 100 V - 240 V, 4 A (50 - 60 Hz) | 
| Total Weight | 14.8 kg | 29.5 kg |