Creality Ender-3 V3 KE vs Creality K1 Max
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Ender-3 V3 KE and K1 Max are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3×). Ender-3 V3 KE costs less (~€299) and is the entry-level choice; K1 Max offers more capability at a higher price (~€899). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Ender-3 V3 KE
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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K1 Max
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 299 € | 899 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 43.3 × 36.6 × 49 cm | 43.5 × 46.2 × 52.6 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 7.8 kg | 18 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 300 × 300 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 240 mm | 300 mm |
| Power (W) | 350 W | 1000 W |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 ±mm | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 220 mm | 300 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 240 mm | 300 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | True |
| 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 | True |
| 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. | It runs on the Klipper-based Creality OS. Compatible with Creality Print, Cura, and PrusaSlicer, featuring remote control support via Wi-Fi or LAN. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Ender-3 V3 KE 299 € vs K1 Max 899 € — Ender-3 V3 KE wins (+201%)
- Work area: Ender-3 V3 KE 220×220 mm vs K1 Max 300×300 mm — K1 Max wins (+86%)
- Max colors: Ender-3 V3 KE 1 vs K1 Max 4 — K1 Max wins (+300%)
- Enclosed chamber: K1 Max yes, Ender-3 V3 KE no
- Build height Z: Ender-3 V3 KE 240 mm vs K1 Max 300 mm — K1 Max wins (+25%)
Which one to choose
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