Creality Ender-3 V3 SE vs Creality K1C
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Ender-3 V3 SE and K1C are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.4×). Ender-3 V3 SE costs less (~€175) and is the entry-level choice; K1C offers more capability at a higher price (~€599). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Ender-3 V3 SE
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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K1C
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~150–200 € | 599 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 42 × 36.6 × 49 cm | 35.5 × 35.5 × 48.2 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 7.34 kg | 12.4 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 | 100 μm |
| 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 |
| 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. | Uses Creality Print, an optimized proprietary slicer. Fully compatible with third-party software such as Orca Slicer and PrusaSlicer. |
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 →K1C
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The differences that matter
- Price: Ender-3 V3 SE 175 € vs K1C 599 € — Ender-3 V3 SE wins (+242%)
- Max print speed: Ender-3 V3 SE 250 mm/s vs K1C 600 mm/s — K1C wins (+140%)
- Max colors: Ender-3 V3 SE 1 vs K1C 4 — K1C wins (+300%)
- Enclosed chamber: K1C yes, Ender-3 V3 SE no
- Filament sensor: K1C yes, Ender-3 V3 SE no
Which one to choose
MakerSpecs is an independent atlas. We don't sell products: this comparison links to both sheets, where you'll find complete data and official links.