Creality Ender-3 V3 KE vs Creality Hi Combo
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
The two printers sit 50 € apart and do the same job: open-frame filament machines with mesh bed leveling. The question is whether you need more than one colour per part and a bigger plate.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 299 € | 349 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 43.3 × 36.6 × 49 cm | 40.9 × 39.2 × 47.7 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 7.8 kg | 13.31 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 260 × 260 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 240 mm | 300 mm |
| Power (W) | 350 W | 1150 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 220 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 ±mm | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 220 mm | 260 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 240 mm | 300 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | No | No |
| Filament sensor | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | No | Yes |
| Multicolor requires accessory | No | No |
| Max colors | 1 | 4 |
| 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. | Runs Creality OS, a Klipper-derived firmware, with input shaper and pressure advance pre-configured. The primary slicer is Creality Print (free), also compatible with Orca Slicer. Remote monitoring via Creality Cloud is available but not required for local use. |
The differences that matter
- Colours: 4 against 1 → only the Hi Combo prints a part in several colours; on the Ender-3 V3 KE every part is single colour.
- Plate 260 × 260 mm and height 300 mm, against 220 × 220 and 240 → larger and taller parts in one piece on the Hi Combo.
- Price 349 € against 299 € → the Hi Combo costs 50 € more.
Which one to choose
Choose Ender-3 V3 KE if…
you print in a single colour, functional parts or prototypes that fit in 220 × 220 mm and up to 240 mm tall, and want to spend 299 €. The trade-off is one colour per part and less room on the plate.
Choose Hi Combo if…
you want parts in up to four colours, or larger objects: the plate is 260 × 260 mm and the height reaches 300 mm. It costs 50 € more and weighs 13.3 kg against 7.8 kg.
Where to buy
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Filaments for these printers
The most chosen spools among the materials both printers can print according to their specifications.
- ELEGOO PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- Bambu Lab PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- SUNLU PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- SUNLU PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- OVERTURE PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)High speed1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
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