Creality Ender-3 V3 SE vs Creality K2 Plus Combo
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Ender-3 V3 SE and K2 Plus Combo are not direct competitors: very different prices (~8.6×). Ender-3 V3 SE costs less (~€175) and is the entry-level choice; K2 Plus Combo offers more capability at a higher price (~€1499). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Ender-3 V3 SE
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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K2 Plus Combo
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~150–200 € | 1499 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 42 × 36.6 × 49 cm | 49.5 × 51.5 × 91.6 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 7.34 kg | 39.6 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 350 × 350 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 350 mm |
| Power (W) | 350 W | 1200 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | 240 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 | 495 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 350 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 260 °C | 350 °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 | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | False |
| Max colors | 1 | 16 |
| 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. | Powered by Creality OS (based on open-source Klipper), the printer is natively compatible with Creality Print 5.0 or newer. Wi-Fi connectivity and the built-in AI camera enable real-time remote monitoring and management. |
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 →K2 Plus Combo
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The differences that matter
- Price: Ender-3 V3 SE 175 € vs K2 Plus Combo 1499 € — Ender-3 V3 SE wins (+757%)
- Work area: Ender-3 V3 SE 220×220 mm vs K2 Plus Combo 350×350 mm — K2 Plus Combo wins (+153%)
- Max print speed: Ender-3 V3 SE 250 mm/s vs K2 Plus Combo 600 mm/s — K2 Plus Combo wins (+140%)
- Max colors: Ender-3 V3 SE 1 vs K2 Plus Combo 16 — K2 Plus Combo wins (+1500%)
- Enclosed chamber: K2 Plus Combo yes, Ender-3 V3 SE no
Which one to choose
Choose K2 Plus Combo if…
you value work area, max print speed and max colors.
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