Ender-3 V3 Plus vs X-Max 3 3D Printer

Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)

In brief

Ender-3 V3 Plus and X-Max 3 3D Printer are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Ender-3 V3 Plus if price matters more; choose X-Max 3 3D Printer if enclosed chamber matters more. On the category's overall technical index, X-Max 3 3D Printer scores 56/100 against 42/100 for Ender-3 V3 Plus.

Parameter
Creality Ender-3 V3 Plus Ender-3 V3 Plus Creality F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year 2024 2023
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) 479 € ~799–999 €
Price updated on 06/2026
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 41 × 44.5 × 57.7 cm 55.3 × 55.3 × 60.1 cm
Weight (kg) 11.5 kg 30.2 kg
Work area (mm) 300 × 300 mm 325 × 325 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 330 mm 315 mm
Power (W) 350 W
Voltage (V) 230 V
Maximum speed 600 mm/s 600 mm/s
Declared precision 0.2 mm
Category specs
Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) 410 mm 325 mm
Build height Z (mm) 330 mm 315 mm
Kinematics Cartesian CoreXY
Max nozzle temperature (°C) 300 °C 350 °C
Max bed temperature (°C) 100 °C 120 °C
Max print speed (mm/s) 600 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 False
Max 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 system relies on an architecture based on native Klipper firmware, a configuration that guarantees advanced kinematics management and precise control of accelerations through input shaping algorithms. The local and remote user interface is managed fluidly, allowing full monitoring of print parameters without the need to depend on mandatory external cloud services. For file preparation, the machine supports the main slicing software available on the market, including Qidi Print, OrcaSlicer, and PrusaSlicer, offering optimized profiles to enhance production times and the surface quality of components. Connectivity options include wired network and Wi-Fi, facilitating the integration of the device into local networks of laboratories or digital workshops.

The differences that matter

  • Price: Ender-3 V3 Plus 479 € vs X-Max 3 3D Printer 899 € — Ender-3 V3 Plus wins (+88%)
  • Enclosed chamber: X-Max 3 3D Printer yes, Ender-3 V3 Plus no
  • Work area: Ender-3 V3 Plus 300×300 mm vs X-Max 3 3D Printer 325×325 mm — X-Max 3 3D Printer wins (+17%)
  • Max nozzle temperature: Ender-3 V3 Plus 300 °C vs X-Max 3 3D Printer 350 °C — X-Max 3 3D Printer wins (+17%)
  • Max bed temperature: Ender-3 V3 Plus 100 °C vs X-Max 3 3D Printer 120 °C — X-Max 3 3D Printer wins (+20%)

Which one to choose

Choose Ender-3 V3 Plus if…

you value price and build height z.

See the Ender-3 V3 Plus sheet →

Choose X-Max 3 3D Printer if…

you value enclosed chamber, work area and max nozzle temperature.

See the X-Max 3 3D Printer sheet →

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