Ender-3 V3 SE vs Original Prusa XL 2-toolhead 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Ender-3 V3 SE and Original Prusa XL 2-toolhead 3D Printer are not direct competitors: very different prices (~17.1×). Ender-3 V3 SE costs less (~€175) and is the entry-level choice; Original Prusa XL 2-toolhead 3D Printer offers more capability at a higher price (~€2999). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Ender-3 V3 SE
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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Original Prusa XL 2-toolhead 3D Printer
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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| Riconoscimenti | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~150–200 € | 2999 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 42 × 36.6 × 49 cm | 70 × 90 × 72 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 7.34 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 360 × 360 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 360 mm |
| Power (W) | 350 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 250 mm/s | — |
| Declared precision | 0.1 ±mm | 0.2 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 220 mm | 360 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 250 mm | 360 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 | False |
| Filament sensor | False | True |
| Auto leveling | mesh | mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | True |
| Native Klipper | False | False |
| Input shaper | False | True |
| Multicolor printing | False | True |
| Requires external accessory | — | False |
| 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. | Compatible with PrusaSlicer (open-source), PrusaConnect, and any host supporting serial/Ethernet connectivity such as OctoPrint and Pronterface. Firmware is based on open Marlin, with no proprietary cloud lock-in. The ESP Wi-Fi module is optional and can be physically removed for sensitive environments. |
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 Original Prusa XL 2-toolhead 3D Printer 2999 € — Ender-3 V3 SE wins (+1614%)
- Work area: Ender-3 V3 SE 220×220 mm vs Original Prusa XL 2-toolhead 3D Printer 360×360 mm — Original Prusa XL 2-toolhead 3D Printer wins (+168%)
- Maximum colors: Ender-3 V3 SE 1 vs Original Prusa XL 2-toolhead 3D Printer 5 — Original Prusa XL 2-toolhead 3D Printer wins (+400%)
- Maximum Z height: Ender-3 V3 SE 250 mm vs Original Prusa XL 2-toolhead 3D Printer 360 mm — Original Prusa XL 2-toolhead 3D Printer wins (+44%)
- Filament sensor: Original Prusa XL 2-toolhead 3D Printer yes, Ender-3 V3 SE no
Which one to choose
Choose Original Prusa XL 2-toolhead 3D Printer if…
you value work area, maximum colors and maximum z height.
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