Creality Ender-3 V3 SE vs Creality Ender-5 Max
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Ender-3 V3 SE and Ender-5 Max are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Ender-3 V3 SE if price matters more; choose Ender-5 Max if work area and max print speed matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Ender-5 Max scores 43/100 against 10/100 for Ender-3 V3 SE.
| Parameter |
Ender-3 V3 SE
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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Ender-5 Max
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~150–200 € | ~400–500 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 42 × 36.6 × 49 cm | 46.18 × 43.48 × 52.58 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 7.34 kg | 18 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 400 × 400 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 400 mm |
| Power (W) | 350 W | 350 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 250 mm/s | 700 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 ±mm | 0.1 ±mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 220 mm | 400 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 400 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 260 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 250 mm/s | 700 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | false |
| Filament sensor | False | true |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | false |
| Native Klipper | False | true |
| Input shaper | False | true |
| Multicolor printing | False | false |
| Max colors | 1 | 1 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The printer runs Creality's proprietary Marlin-based firmware. It is compatible with Creality Print and Cura 5.0 or later; Simplify3D support is documented by third-party resellers. Print files are transferred via SD card. Community guides exist for converting to Klipper, but this is not an officially supported configuration and requires manual hardware and firmware intervention. | Klipper-based firmware with a 4.3" colour touchscreen. Compatible with Creality Print, Orca Slicer and PrusaSlicer; remote monitoring via the Creality Cloud app is optional. |
MakerSpecs Awards
Best price Intermediate
The lowest list price among intermediate Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) machines: €175. The second cheapest starts at €229. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)
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The differences that matter
- Price: Ender-3 V3 SE 175 € vs Ender-5 Max 450 € — Ender-3 V3 SE wins (+157%)
- Work area: Ender-3 V3 SE 220×220 mm vs Ender-5 Max 400×400 mm — Ender-5 Max wins (+231%)
- Max print speed: Ender-3 V3 SE 250 mm/s vs Ender-5 Max 700 mm/s — Ender-5 Max wins (+180%)
- Build height Z: Ender-3 V3 SE 250 mm vs Ender-5 Max 400 mm — Ender-5 Max wins (+60%)
- Filament sensor: Ender-5 Max yes, Ender-3 V3 SE no
Which one to choose
Choose Ender-5 Max if…
you value work area, max print speed and build height z.
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