Creality Ender-3 V3 SE vs Creality K1 Max
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Ender-3 V3 SE and K1 Max are not direct competitors: very different prices (~5.1×). Ender-3 V3 SE costs less (~€175) and is the entry-level choice; K1 Max offers more capability at a higher price (~€899). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Ender-3 V3 SE
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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K1 Max
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~150–200 € | 899 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 42 × 36.6 × 49 cm | 43.5 × 46.2 × 52.6 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 7.34 kg | 18 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 300 × 300 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 300 mm |
| Power (W) | 350 W | 1000 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 250 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 ±mm | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 220 mm | 300 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 300 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 260 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 250 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | True |
| 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 |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | True |
| Max colors | 1 | 4 |
| 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. | It runs on the Klipper-based Creality OS. Compatible with Creality Print, Cura, and PrusaSlicer, featuring remote control support via Wi-Fi or LAN. |
MakerSpecs Awards
Ender-3 V3 SE
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.)
How we assign awards →K1 Max
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The differences that matter
- Price: Ender-3 V3 SE 175 € vs K1 Max 899 € — Ender-3 V3 SE wins (+414%)
- Max print speed: Ender-3 V3 SE 250 mm/s vs K1 Max 600 mm/s — K1 Max wins (+140%)
- Work area: Ender-3 V3 SE 220×220 mm vs K1 Max 300×300 mm — K1 Max wins (+86%)
- Max colors: Ender-3 V3 SE 1 vs K1 Max 4 — K1 Max wins (+300%)
- Enclosed chamber: K1 Max yes, Ender-3 V3 SE no
Which one to choose
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