Ender-3 V3 SE vs CORE One+

Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)

In brief

Ender-3 V3 SE and CORE One+ are not direct competitors: very different prices (~6.9×). Ender-3 V3 SE costs less (~€175) and is the entry-level choice; CORE One+ offers more capability at a higher price (~€1199). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.

Parameter
Creality Ender-3 V3 SE Ender-3 V3 SE Creality F2 · Intermediate
Prusa Research CORE One+ CORE One+ Prusa Research F2 · Intermediate
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Identity
Launch year 2023 2026
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~150–200 € ~1049–1349 €
Price updated on 06/2026
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 42 × 36.6 × 49 cm 41.5 × 44.4 × 55.5 cm
Weight (kg) 7.34 kg 22.5 kg
Work area (mm) 220 × 220 mm 250 × 220 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 250 mm 270 mm
Power (W) 350 W 240 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 120 °C
Max print speed (mm/s) 250 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. Natively compatible with PrusaSlicer (based on Slic3r, open-source), but it works with any slicer able to generate Marlin-flavored G-code, such as Cura, ideaMaker or Simplify3D. The firmware is a Prusa-modified Marlin 2, fully open: no lock-in to proprietary software or protocols. The user has full control over the machine, but PrusaSlicer is recommended for optimal performance, as it includes exclusive profiles and features like dynamic flow calibration.

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 €299. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)

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The differences that matter

  • Price: Ender-3 V3 SE 175 € vs CORE One+ 1199 € — Ender-3 V3 SE wins (+585%)
  • Maximum colors: Ender-3 V3 SE 1 vs CORE One+ 5 — CORE One+ wins (+400%)
  • Closed chamber: CORE One+ yes, Ender-3 V3 SE no
  • Filament sensor: CORE One+ yes, Ender-3 V3 SE no
  • Input shaper: CORE One+ 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 CORE One+ if…

you value maximum colors, closed chamber and filament sensor.

See the CORE One+ sheet →

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