Creality Ender-3 V3 KE vs Creality Ender-5 Max
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Ender-3 V3 KE and Ender-5 Max are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Ender-3 V3 KE if price matters more; choose Ender-5 Max if work area matters more.
| Parameter |
Ender-3 V3 KE
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
|
Ender-5 Max
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 299 € | ~400–500 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 43.3 × 36.6 × 49 cm | 46.18 × 43.48 × 52.58 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 7.8 kg | 18 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 400 × 400 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 240 mm | 400 mm |
| Power (W) | 350 W | 350 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 700 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 ±mm | 0.1 ±mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 220 mm | 400 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 240 mm | 400 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 700 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | false |
| Filament sensor | True | true |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | false |
| Native Klipper | True | true |
| Input shaper | True | true |
| Multicolor printing | False | false |
| Multicolor requires accessory | False | — |
| 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. | Klipper-based firmware with a 4.3" colour touchscreen. Compatible with Creality Print, Orca Slicer and PrusaSlicer; remote monitoring via the Creality Cloud app is optional. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Ender-3 V3 KE 220×220 mm vs Ender-5 Max 400×400 mm — Ender-5 Max wins (+231%)
- Price: Ender-3 V3 KE 299 € vs Ender-5 Max 450 € — Ender-3 V3 KE wins (+51%)
- Build height Z: Ender-3 V3 KE 240 mm vs Ender-5 Max 400 mm — Ender-5 Max wins (+67%)
- Max print speed: Ender-3 V3 KE 500 mm/s vs Ender-5 Max 700 mm/s — Ender-5 Max wins (+40%)
- Max bed temperature: Ender-3 V3 KE 100 °C vs Ender-5 Max 110 °C — Ender-5 Max wins (+10%)
Which one to choose
Choose Ender-5 Max if…
you value work area, build height z and max print speed.
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