Creality Ender-3 V3 KE vs Qidi Tech Q2 Combo 3D Printer

Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)

In brief

Q2 Combo 3D Printer is the most capable in its class. Ender-3 V3 KE and Q2 Combo 3D Printer are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Ender-3 V3 KE if price matters more; choose Q2 Combo 3D Printer if work area and enclosed chamber matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Q2 Combo 3D Printer scores 76/100 against 37/100 for Ender-3 V3 KE.

Parameter
Creality Ender-3 V3 KE Ender-3 V3 KE Creality F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year 2023 2025
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) 299 € ~600–700 €
Price updated on 06/2026
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 43.3 × 36.6 × 49 cm 40.2 × 43.8 × 49.4 cm
Weight (kg) 7.8 kg 18.1 kg
Work area (mm) 220 × 220 mm 270 × 270 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 240 mm 256 mm
Power (W) 350 W 630 W
Maximum speed 500 mm/s 600 mm/s
Declared precision 0.1 ±mm
Category specs
Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) 220 mm
Build height Z (mm) 240 mm 256 mm
Kinematics Cartesian CoreXY
Max nozzle temperature (°C) 300 °C 370 °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 True
Multicolor requires accessory False 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. Natively compatible with QIDI Studio, a slicing software based on PrusaSlicer and Orca Slicer, which ensures an efficient workflow for multi-color management. It also supports other third-party slicers, providing users with excellent flexibility. Built-in Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity facilitate remote job submission and monitoring.

The differences that matter

  • Price: Ender-3 V3 KE 299 € vs Q2 Combo 3D Printer 650 € — Ender-3 V3 KE wins (+117%)
  • Work area: Ender-3 V3 KE 220×220 mm vs Q2 Combo 3D Printer 270×270 mm — Q2 Combo 3D Printer wins (+51%)
  • Enclosed chamber: Q2 Combo 3D Printer yes, Ender-3 V3 KE no
  • Multicolor printing: Q2 Combo 3D Printer yes, Ender-3 V3 KE no
  • Max nozzle temperature: Ender-3 V3 KE 300 °C vs Q2 Combo 3D Printer 370 °C — Q2 Combo 3D Printer wins (+23%)

Which one to choose

Choose Ender-3 V3 KE if…

you value price.

See the Ender-3 V3 KE sheet →

Choose Q2 Combo 3D Printer if…

you value work area, enclosed chamber and multicolor printing. It is the most capable in its class.

See the Q2 Combo 3D Printer sheet →

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