Ender-3 V3 SE vs Prusa CORE One+ kit
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Ender-3 V3 SE and Prusa CORE One+ kit are not direct competitors: very different prices (~6×). Ender-3 V3 SE costs less (~€175) and is the entry-level choice; Prusa CORE One+ kit offers more capability at a higher price (~€1049). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Ender-3 V3 SE
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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Prusa CORE One+ kit
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Riconoscimenti | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~150–200 € | 1049 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 42 × 36.6 × 49 cm | — |
| Weight (kg) | 7.34 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 250 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 270 mm |
| Power (W) | 350 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 250 mm/s | — |
| Declared precision | 0.1 ±mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 220 mm | 220 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 250 mm | 270 mm |
| Kinematics | cartesian | corexy |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 260 °C | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | — |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 250 mm/s | 200 mm/s |
| Closed chamber | False | True |
| Filament sensor | False | True |
| Auto leveling | mesh | mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | False | False |
| Input shaper | False | True |
| Multicolor printing | False | True |
| Requires external accessory | — | True |
| Maximum colors | 1 | 5 |
| 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. | Prusa firmware based on Marlin, fully open source, with built-in input shaper for faster and cleaner prints. Official slicer: PrusaSlicer (free, optimized profiles), compatible with Cura and Simplify3D. Control via USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi with Prusa Connect (optional). No filament DRM: full freedom to use third-party materials. |
MakerSpecs Awards
Best price Intermediate
The lowest list price among intermediate Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) machines: €175. The second cheapest starts at €299. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)
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The differences that matter
- Price: Ender-3 V3 SE 175 € vs Prusa CORE One+ kit 1049 € — Ender-3 V3 SE wins (+499%)
- Maximum colors: Ender-3 V3 SE 1 vs Prusa CORE One+ kit 5 — Prusa CORE One+ kit wins (+400%)
- Closed chamber: Prusa CORE One+ kit yes, Ender-3 V3 SE no
- Max print speed: Ender-3 V3 SE 250 mm/s vs Prusa CORE One+ kit 200 mm/s — Ender-3 V3 SE wins (+25%)
- Filament sensor: Prusa CORE One+ kit yes, Ender-3 V3 SE no
Which one to choose
Choose Prusa CORE One+ kit if…
you value maximum colors, closed chamber and filament sensor.
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