Creality Ender-3 V3 SE vs Creality K1

Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)

In brief

Ender-3 V3 SE and K1 are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Ender-3 V3 SE if price matters more; choose K1 if max print speed matters more. On the category's overall technical index, K1 scores 48/100 against 10/100 for Ender-3 V3 SE.

Parameter
Creality Ender-3 V3 SE Ender-3 V3 SE Creality F2 · Intermediate
Creality K1 K1 Creality F2 · Intermediate
Awards
Identity
Launch year 2023 2023
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~150–200 € 329 €
Price updated on 06/2026 06/2026
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 42 × 36.6 × 49 cm 35.5 × 35.5 × 48 cm
Weight (kg) 7.34 kg 9.6 kg
Work area (mm) 220 × 220 mm 220 × 220 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 250 mm 250 mm
Power (W) 350 W 350 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 220 mm
Build height Z (mm) 250 mm 250 mm
Kinematics Cartesian CoreXY
Max nozzle temperature (°C) 260 °C 300 °C
Max bed temperature (°C) 100 °C 100 °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
Max colors 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. Pre-installed Klipper firmware with Creality OS interface. Wi-Fi connectivity and built-in 4.3" touch screen.

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.)

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The differences that matter

  • Max print speed: Ender-3 V3 SE 250 mm/s vs K1 600 mm/s — K1 wins (+140%)
  • Price: Ender-3 V3 SE 175 € vs K1 329 € — Ender-3 V3 SE wins (+88%)
  • Enclosed chamber: K1 yes, Ender-3 V3 SE no
  • Filament sensor: K1 yes, Ender-3 V3 SE no
  • Native Klipper: K1 yes, Ender-3 V3 SE no

Which one to choose

Choose Ender-3 V3 SE if…

you value price.

See the Ender-3 V3 SE sheet →

Choose K1 if…

you value max print speed, enclosed chamber and filament sensor.

See the K1 sheet →

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