Ender-3 V3 SE vs Original Prusa MK4S
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Ender-3 V3 SE and Original Prusa MK4S are not direct competitors: very different prices (~5.7×). Ender-3 V3 SE costs less (~€175) and is the entry-level choice; Original Prusa 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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Original Prusa MK4S
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Riconoscimenti | — | |
| 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 | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 220 mm | — |
| Maximum Z height (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 | — |
| Closed chamber | False | False |
| Filament sensor | False | — |
| Auto leveling | mesh | — |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | — |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | False | False |
| Input shaper | False | — |
| Multicolor printing | False | True |
| Requires external accessory | — | True |
| Maximum 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 €299. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)
How we assign awards →Original Prusa MK4S
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The differences that matter
- Price: Ender-3 V3 SE 175 € vs Original Prusa MK4S 999 € — Ender-3 V3 SE wins (+471%)
- Multicolor printing: Original Prusa MK4S yes, Ender-3 V3 SE no
- Work area: Ender-3 V3 SE 220×220 mm vs Original Prusa MK4S 250×210 mm — Original Prusa MK4S wins (+8%)
Which one to choose
Choose Original Prusa MK4S if…
you value multicolor printing and work area.
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