[Flashforge Adventurer 5M Series] Enhance on-device controls to reduce app dependency

Okay, before the Bambu fans come for me, hear me out. I've been in this hobby for a while now and I'm genuinely confused why the Flashforge Adventurer 5M/5M Pro/AD5X doesn't get mentioned more in beginner threads. Everyone defaults to recommending the Bambu A1, and while it's a solid printer, I think the Adventurer series might actually be better for people just starting out. **Why I think the 5M series is slept on:** * **The touchscreen interface is more intuitive** \- Not everyone wants to rely on an app for everything. Sometimes you just want to walk up to the printer and adjust settings directly. * **FlashPrint 5 is surprisingly beginner-friendly** \- Clean interface, good defaults, and you're not forced into an ecosystem. You can use other slicers if you want. * **Similar specs, often lower price** \- CoreXY, auto-leveling, decent speeds. You're getting comparable performance without the Bambu premium. * **Build quality feels solid** \- The frame doesn't feel like a compromise. It's sturdy out of the box. * **Actual customer support** \- I've heard mixed things about Bambu's support depending on your region. Flashforge has been responsive when people have reached out. **Where Bambu still wins:** * Bigger community - way more YouTube tutorials and Reddit threads * The app ecosystem is polished * Probably better brand recognition at this point **My honest question:** Is the Bambu recommendation based on actual performance, or is it just because that's what everyone owns so that's what gets recommended? I'm not saying Bambu is bad - they make great printers. I'm saying the Adventurer 5M series deserves to be in the conversation and it's weird that it's not. For anyone who owns a 5M, 5M Pro, or AD5X - what's your experience been? Am I crazy or are these actually underrated for beginners? And if you're Team Bambu, genuinely curious what makes the A1 objectively better beyond "everyone else has one." Let's discuss.