Ender-3 V3 Plus vs Original Prusa XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Ender-3 V3 Plus and Original Prusa XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle are not direct competitors: very different prices (~6×). Ender-3 V3 Plus costs less (~€479) and is the entry-level choice; Original Prusa XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle offers more capability at a higher price (~€2879). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Ender-3 V3 Plus
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 479 € | 2879 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 41 × 44.5 × 57.7 cm | 70 × 90 × 72 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 11.5 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 360 × 360 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 330 mm | 360 mm |
| Power (W) | 350 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 400 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.2 mm | 0.2 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 410 mm | 360 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 330 mm | 360 mm |
| Kinematics | cartesian | corexy |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 400 mm/s |
| Closed chamber | False | True |
| 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 | False |
| Requires external accessory | — | True |
| Maximum colors | — | 1 |
| 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. | The firmware is based on Marlin with strong Klipper influence and integrates Input Shaper and Pressure Advance to handle higher speeds. Files are prepared with PrusaSlicer; operation does not require a cloud connection. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Ender-3 V3 Plus 479 € vs Original Prusa XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle 2879 € — Ender-3 V3 Plus wins (+501%)
- Max print speed: Ender-3 V3 Plus 600 mm/s vs Original Prusa XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle 400 mm/s — Ender-3 V3 Plus wins (+50%)
- Closed chamber: Original Prusa XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle yes, Ender-3 V3 Plus no
- Work area: Ender-3 V3 Plus 300×300 mm vs Original Prusa XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle 360×360 mm — Original Prusa XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle wins (+44%)
- Native Klipper: Ender-3 V3 Plus yes, Original Prusa XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle no
Which one to choose
Choose Ender-3 V3 Plus if…
you value price, max print speed and native klipper.
Choose Original Prusa XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle if…
you value closed chamber, work area and max bed temperature.
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