Creality Ender-3 V3 KE vs Creality Hi Combo
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Ender-3 V3 KE and Hi Combo are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Ender-3 V3 KE if price and native klipper matters more; choose Hi Combo if max colors matters more.
| Parameter |
Ender-3 V3 KE
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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Hi Combo
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | false |
| Input shaper | True | true |
| Multicolor printing | False | true |
| Multicolor requires accessory | False | false |
| 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
- Max colors: Ender-3 V3 KE 1 vs Hi Combo 4 — Hi Combo wins (+300%)
- Work area: Ender-3 V3 KE 220×220 mm vs Hi Combo 260×260 mm — Hi Combo wins (+40%)
- Price: Ender-3 V3 KE 299 € vs Hi Combo 349 € — Ender-3 V3 KE wins (+17%)
- Build height Z: Ender-3 V3 KE 240 mm vs Hi Combo 300 mm — Hi Combo wins (+25%)
- Native Klipper: Ender-3 V3 KE yes, Hi Combo no
Which one to choose
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