Ender-3 V3 SE vs X-Plus 3
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Ender-3 V3 SE and X-Plus 3 are not direct competitors: very different prices (~4.6×). Ender-3 V3 SE costs less (~€175) and is the entry-level choice; X-Plus 3 offers more capability at a higher price (~€799). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Ender-3 V3 SE
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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X-Plus 3
Qidi Tech
F3 · Advanced
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|---|---|---|
| Riconoscimenti | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~150–200 € | 799 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 42 × 36.6 × 49 cm | 51.1 × 52.7 × 52.9 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 7.34 kg | 24.3 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 280 × 280 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 270 mm |
| Power (W) | 350 W | 800 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 250 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 ±mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 220 mm | 280 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 270 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 260 °C | 350 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 250 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | True |
| Filament sensor | False | True |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | False | True |
| Input shaper | False | True |
| Multicolor printing | False | False |
| Max colors | 1 | 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. | The X-Plus 3 is natively supported by QIDI Print, the company's official slicer based on PrusaSlicer, which offers pre-configured and optimized profiles for supported materials, ensuring a ready-to-use experience. The software's user interface is designed to simplify the print preparation process, from support generation to advanced cooling configuration. Because the printer uses Klipper-based firmware, advanced users can interact directly via the integrated web interface (Fluidd or Mainsail), allowing for in-depth monitoring and fine-tuning of print parameters in real time. The system is also fully compatible with third-party software such as Ultimaker Cura, Simplify3D, standard PrusaSlicer, and OrcaSlicer, offering maximum flexibility in workflows. |
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 →X-Plus 3
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The differences that matter
- Price: Ender-3 V3 SE 175 € vs X-Plus 3 799 € — Ender-3 V3 SE wins (+357%)
- Max print speed: Ender-3 V3 SE 250 mm/s vs X-Plus 3 600 mm/s — X-Plus 3 wins (+140%)
- Work area: Ender-3 V3 SE 220×220 mm vs X-Plus 3 280×280 mm — X-Plus 3 wins (+62%)
- Enclosed chamber: X-Plus 3 yes, Ender-3 V3 SE no
- Max nozzle temperature: Ender-3 V3 SE 260 °C vs X-Plus 3 350 °C — X-Plus 3 wins (+35%)
Which one to choose
Choose X-Plus 3 if…
you value max print speed, work area and enclosed chamber.
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