Creality Ender-3 V3 KE vs Prusa Research MK4S
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Ender-3 V3 KE and MK4S are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.3×). Ender-3 V3 KE costs less (~€299) and is the entry-level choice; MK4S offers more capability at a higher price (~€999). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Ender-3 V3 KE
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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MK4S
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 299 € | 999 € |
| 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 | — |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 250 × 210 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 240 mm | 220 mm |
| Power (W) | 350 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 ±mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 220 mm | — |
| Build height Z (mm) | 240 mm | — |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | — |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | — |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | — |
| Enclosed chamber | False | False |
| Filament sensor | True | — |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | — |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | — |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | True | False |
| Input shaper | True | — |
| Multicolor printing | False | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | False | True |
| 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. | PrusaSlicer (optimized) and Prusa Connect for remote control. The machine accepts G-code from any slicer (Cura, Simplify3D) and communicates via USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi using an open Marlin-based protocol. Compatible with OctoPrint and offline management. Does not require a Prusa account to print, unlike machines with proprietary firmware that block features without connection. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Ender-3 V3 KE 299 € vs MK4S 999 € — Ender-3 V3 KE wins (+234%)
- Native Klipper: Ender-3 V3 KE yes, MK4S no
- Multicolor printing: MK4S yes, Ender-3 V3 KE no
- Multicolor requires accessory: MK4S yes, Ender-3 V3 KE no
- Work area: Ender-3 V3 KE 220×220 mm vs MK4S 250×210 mm — MK4S wins (+8%)
Which one to choose
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