🗓 Released Jun 15, 2025
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| Model/Config | Build Volume | Speed | Multicolor | Enclosure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AD5X (standard) | 220×220×220 mm | 600 mm/s | 4 colors (IFS built-in) | No (open frame) |
| AD5X + Enclosure Kit | 220×220×220 mm | 600 mm/s | 4 colors (IFS built-in) | Semi-enclosed (kit, $49.99) |
The Flashforge AD5X, released June 2025, brings built-in 4-color multicolor to an open-frame CoreXY at $399. Its Intelligent Filament System (IFS) holds 4 spools in a compact unit mounted on the printer. The AD5X runs OrcaSlicer for local-only control with no cloud dependency, and ships with a hardened steel nozzle as standard. An optional enclosure kit ($49.99) is available separately.
The AD5X undercuts comparable multicolor setups on price with IFS built directly into the printer — no separate accessory needed.
No cloud dependency or mandatory account. OrcaSlicer is community-standard open-source slicer software — familiar to most experienced makers.
Ships ready for PLA-CF and PETG-CF without requiring a nozzle upgrade — a genuine differentiator at this price point.
Budget-conscious makers who want built-in 4-color multicolor printing under $400 — primarily for PLA and PETG. Open frame, so not suited for ABS or engineering filaments without the add-on enclosure.
The AD5X ($399) has built-in 4-color IFS multicolor with no separate accessory needed. The Bambu A1 Combo costs more but comes with Bambu's AMS Lite — a more mature, better-documented multicolor system with a far larger community. Bambu Studio is also significantly more polished than FlashPrint. If price is the priority and you are comfortable with a newer ecosystem, the AD5X delivers. For the better long-term experience, the Bambu Combo is worth the premium.
Yes — without the optional enclosure kit ($49.99), ABS and ASA are unreliable on the AD5X. Even with the kit, it provides only semi-enclosed coverage. For consistent ABS results, a fully enclosed printer with active chamber heating is strongly recommended. The AD5X is best suited to PLA, PETG, and TPU multicolor printing.
IFS (Intelligent Filament System) is Flashforge's 4-filament switcher — comparable in concept to Bambu's AMS Lite. It holds 4 spools and switches between them mid-print, producing some purge waste at each colour transition. The Bambu AMS is a more mature system with a larger community and better slicer integration. The IFS is newer with less community documentation, but delivers the same 4-color capability at a lower all-in price.