I’m shopping for my first printer, I don’t have any experience with 3d printing but I’m vaguely familiar with the whole process and I understand there will be a learning curve and I’m looking forward to that part.
I’m leaning towards the Creality S1 Pro because I remember the huge hub-bub about the Ender 3 when it first came out and it seems like everyone and their brother suggests it as a good first printer but then when I read reviews it seems kinda janky and I’m an adult with a job so I don’t mind fussing a little but I don’t want to fuss a lot.
I picked the S1 Pro because I think it has an auto-leveling print surface and the name recognition from the previously mentioned Ender 3, but when I try to research other printers I’m completely overwhelmed by the options.
I have an S1 Pro and I hate it. Creality support is terrible and I’ve constantly had issues.
Replaced multiple parts and cables. When I can tolerate it, I’m going to try a TH3D mainboard in it and see if that gets it anywhere near reliable.
My next printer will probably be an Elegoo on the cheap end or a Prusa if I can afford it.
Keep in mind that you are buying into a hobby, not buying a tool.