Creality Ender-3 V3 SE vs Elegoo OrangeStorm Giga
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Ender-3 V3 SE and OrangeStorm Giga are not direct competitors: very different prices (~18×). Ender-3 V3 SE costs less (~€175) and is the entry-level choice; OrangeStorm Giga offers more capability at a higher price (~€3150). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Ender-3 V3 SE
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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OrangeStorm Giga
Elegoo
F3 · Advanced
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | ||
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~150–200 € | ~2800–3500 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 42 × 36.6 × 49 cm | 122.4 × 120.4 × 142.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 7.34 kg | 104 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 800 × 800 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 1000 mm |
| Power (W) | 350 W | 1530 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 250 mm/s | 300 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 ±mm | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 220 mm | 800 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 1000 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 260 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 250 mm/s | 300 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | False |
| Filament sensor | False | True |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.6 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. | The system is powered by Klipper-based firmware, processed by a 64-bit quad-core SoC, enabling speeds up to 300 mm/s. Connectivity is comprehensive, offering USB, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi ports for the remote management of massive G-code files. The user interface is accessible via a generous 10.1-inch capacitive touchscreen, which is detachable from the chassis for comfortable positioning. The machine is best managed using the Elegoo Cura slicer but supports standard STL and OBJ formats, allowing broad workflow flexibility without any dependence on cloud platforms. |
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.)
How we assign awards →Largest work area Advanced
The largest work area among advanced Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) machines: 6400 cm².
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Price: Ender-3 V3 SE 175 € vs OrangeStorm Giga 3150 € — Ender-3 V3 SE wins (+1700%)
- Work area: Ender-3 V3 SE 220×220 mm vs OrangeStorm Giga 800×800 mm — OrangeStorm Giga wins (+1222%)
- Build height Z: Ender-3 V3 SE 250 mm vs OrangeStorm Giga 1000 mm — OrangeStorm Giga wins (+300%)
- Max colors: Ender-3 V3 SE 1 vs OrangeStorm Giga 4 — OrangeStorm Giga wins (+300%)
- Filament sensor: OrangeStorm Giga yes, Ender-3 V3 SE no
Which one to choose
Choose OrangeStorm Giga if…
you value work area, build height z and max colors. It is the one with the largest build area in its class.
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