Creality Ender-3 V3 SE vs Prusa Research MK4S
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Ender-3 V3 SE and MK4S are not direct competitors: very different prices (~5.7×). Ender-3 V3 SE costs less (~€175) and is the entry-level choice; MK4S offers more capability at a higher price (~€999). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Ender-3 V3 SE
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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MK4S
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~150–200 € | 999 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 42 × 36.6 × 49 cm | 50 × 55 × 40 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 7.34 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 250 × 210 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 220 mm |
| Power (W) | 350 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 250 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 ±mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 220 mm | — |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | — |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 260 °C | — |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | — |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 250 mm/s | — |
| Enclosed chamber | False | False |
| Filament sensor | False | — |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | — |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | — |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | False | False |
| Input shaper | False | — |
| Multicolor printing | False | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | True |
| Max colors | 1 | — |
| 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. | PrusaSlicer (optimized) and Prusa Connect for remote control. The machine accepts G-code from any slicer (Cura, Simplify3D) and communicates via USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi using an open Marlin-based protocol. Compatible with OctoPrint and offline management. Does not require a Prusa account to print, unlike machines with proprietary firmware that block features without connection. |
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 →MK4S
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The differences that matter
- Price: Ender-3 V3 SE 175 € vs MK4S 999 € — Ender-3 V3 SE wins (+471%)
- Multicolor printing: MK4S yes, Ender-3 V3 SE no
- Work area: Ender-3 V3 SE 220×220 mm vs MK4S 250×210 mm — MK4S wins (+8%)
Which one to choose
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