Creality Ender-3 V3 KE vs Creality K1
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Ender-3 V3 KE and K1 are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Ender-3 V3 KE if price matters more; choose K1 if enclosed chamber matters more. On the category's overall technical index, K1 scores 48/100 against 37/100 for Ender-3 V3 KE.
| Parameter |
Ender-3 V3 KE
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
|
K1
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 299 € | 329 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 43.3 × 36.6 × 49 cm | 35.5 × 35.5 × 48 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 7.8 kg | 9.6 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 220 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 240 mm | 250 mm |
| Power (W) | 350 W | 350 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 | 220 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 240 mm | 250 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 100 °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 | — |
| Max colors | 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. | Pre-installed Klipper firmware with Creality OS interface. Wi-Fi connectivity and built-in 4.3" touch screen. |
The differences that matter
- Enclosed chamber: K1 yes, Ender-3 V3 KE no
- Max print speed: Ender-3 V3 KE 500 mm/s vs K1 600 mm/s — K1 wins (+20%)
- Price: Ender-3 V3 KE 299 € vs K1 329 € — Ender-3 V3 KE wins (+10%)
Which one to choose
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