Creality Ender-3 V3 KE vs Creality K1C
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Same 220×220 mm bed, same 300 °C maximum nozzle temperature and Klipper on both: what separates the Ender-3 V3 KE from the K1C is the enclosed chamber only the K1C has, and €300 of difference.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 299 € | 599 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 43.3 × 36.6 × 49 cm | 35.5 × 35.5 × 48.2 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 7.8 kg | 12.4 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 | 100 μm |
| 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 | No | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Input shaper | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | No | No |
| Multicolor requires accessory | No | Yes |
| 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. | Uses Creality Print, an optimized proprietary slicer. Fully compatible with third-party software such as Orca Slicer and PrusaSlicer. |
The differences that matter
- Price €299 vs €599 → the K1C costs €300 more.
- Enclosed chamber only on the K1C → ABS is less prone to warping; the KE suits PLA and PETG.
- Footprint 43.3×36.6 cm and 7.8 kg vs 35.5×35.5 cm and 12.4 kg → the K1C takes less bench space but is heavier to move.
Which one to choose
Choose Ender-3 V3 KE if…
Pick the Ender-3 V3 KE if you mostly print PLA and PETG for household parts, prototypes and spares and want to keep the outlay at €299. It also weighs just 7.8 kg and reaches 240 mm in Z. The trade-off: with no enclosed chamber, ABS is more prone to warping, even though the nozzle temperature allows it.
Choose K1C if…
Pick the K1C if you print ABS, work in a room with drafts, or have little bench space: its base is 35.5×35.5 cm. The trade-off is €300 more and 12.4 kg to move around; the bed stays 220×220 mm, so you gain no volume.
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Filaments for these printers
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