Ender-3 V3 KE vs Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Ender-3 V3 KE and Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Ender-3 V3 KE if price matters more; choose Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit if maximum colors matters more.
| Parameter |
Ender-3 V3 KE
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 299 € | 819 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 43.3 × 36.6 × 49 cm | 50 × 55 × 40 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 7.8 kg | 7 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 250 × 210 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 240 mm | 220 mm |
| Power (W) | 350 W | 240 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 ±mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 220 mm | 250 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 240 mm | 220 mm |
| Kinematics | cartesian | cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Closed chamber | False | False |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto 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 |
| Requires external accessory | False | True |
| Maximum colors | 1 | 5 |
| 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. | The MK4S runs proprietary Prusa firmware based on Marlin, not GRBL. It is managed through PrusaSlicer (with over 180 official profiles included), Simplify3D, or Cura with community profiles. Files are loaded via USB, local network, or PrusaConnect and the Prusa mobile app; it is not compatible with LightBurn or LaserGRBL, being a filament printer. The machine can run fully offline with no cloud dependency, and receives regular firmware updates along with pre-tuned profiles for Prusament materials. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Ender-3 V3 KE 299 € vs Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit 819 € — Ender-3 V3 KE wins (+174%)
- Maximum colors: Ender-3 V3 KE 1 vs Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit 5 — Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit wins (+400%)
- Native Klipper: Ender-3 V3 KE yes, Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit no
- Multicolor printing: Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit yes, Ender-3 V3 KE no
- Requires external accessory: Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit yes, Ender-3 V3 KE no
Which one to choose
Choose Ender-3 V3 KE if…
you value price, native klipper and maximum z height.
Choose Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit if…
you value maximum colors, multicolor printing and max bed temperature.
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