Creality Ender-3 V3 KE vs Creality Ender-3 V3 SE
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Ender-3 V3 KE and Ender-3 V3 SE share the frame and the 220×220 mm work area, but the SE costs €124 less (€175 versus €299) and drops several features: no native Klipper, no input shaper, no filament sensor.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 299 € | ~150–200 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 43.3 × 36.6 × 49 cm | 42 × 36.6 × 49 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 7.8 kg | 7.34 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 220 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 240 mm | 250 mm |
| Power (W) | 350 W | 350 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 220 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 250 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 ±mm | 0.1 ±mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 220 mm | 220 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 240 mm | 250 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 260 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 250 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | No | No |
| Filament sensor | Yes | No |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | No | No |
| Native Klipper | Yes | No |
| Input shaper | Yes | No |
| Multicolor printing | No | No |
| Multicolor requires accessory | No | — |
| Max colors | 1 | 1 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Powered by Creality OS (based on Klipper), it supports LAN and cloud control via the Creality Print app. It remains compatible with major third-party slicers like Cura and PrusaSlicer. | The printer runs Creality's proprietary Marlin-based firmware. It is compatible with Creality Print and Cura 5.0 or later; Simplify3D support is documented by third-party resellers. Print files are transferred via SD card. Community guides exist for converting to Klipper, but this is not an officially supported configuration and requires manual hardware and firmware intervention. |
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Best price Intermediate
The lowest list price among intermediate Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) machines: €175. The second cheapest starts at €229. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Price: Ender-3 V3 SE €175, Ender-3 V3 KE €299 — a €124 gap.
- Max speed: Ender-3 V3 KE 500 mm/s, Ender-3 V3 SE 250 mm/s.
- Filament sensor: only on the Ender-3 V3 KE.
- Native Klipper and input shaper: only on the Ender-3 V3 KE.
- Nozzle temperature: Ender-3 V3 KE 300°C, Ender-3 V3 SE 260°C.
Which one to choose
Choose Ender-3 V3 KE if…
Pick the Ender-3 V3 KE if you want native Klipper and input shaper out of the box, plus a filament sensor that pauses printing on a runout: it also prints faster, up to 500 mm/s versus the SE's 250 mm/s.
Choose Ender-3 V3 SE if…
Pick the Ender-3 V3 SE if price is the priority: €175 versus €299, a €124 saving, for anyone who accepts lower speeds and no filament sensor.
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