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Creality Ender-3 V3 Plus vs Creality K1 Max
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Ender-3 V3 Plus and K1 Max are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Ender-3 V3 Plus if price matters more; choose K1 Max if closed chamber matters more.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 479 € | 899 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 41 × 44.5 × 57.7 cm | 43.5 × 46.2 × 52.6 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 11.5 kg | 18 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 300 × 300 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 330 mm | 300 mm |
| Power (W) | 350 W | 1000 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.2 mm | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 410 mm | 300 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 330 mm | 300 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 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 | — | Yes |
| Max colors | — | 4 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Powered by Creality OS (Klipper-based) and supports Creality Print, integrating smoothly with major third-party slicers like Cura and PrusaSlicer. | It runs on the Klipper-based Creality OS. Compatible with Creality Print, Cura, and PrusaSlicer, featuring remote control support via Wi-Fi or LAN. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Ender-3 V3 Plus 479 € vs K1 Max 899 € — Ender-3 V3 Plus wins (+88%)
- Closed chamber: K1 Max yes, Ender-3 V3 Plus no
- Maximum Z height: Ender-3 V3 Plus 330 mm vs K1 Max 300 mm — Ender-3 V3 Plus wins (+10%)
- Max bed temperature: Ender-3 V3 Plus 100 °C vs K1 Max 120 °C — K1 Max wins (+20%)
Which one to choose
Where to buy
Ender-3 V3 Plus: check the price at Creality Official →
K1 Max: check the price at Creality Official →
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Filaments for these printers
The most chosen spools among the materials both printers can print according to their specifications.
- ELEGOO PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- Bambu Lab PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- SUNLU PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- SUNLU PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- OVERTURE PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)High speed1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
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