Creality Ender-3 V3 SE vs Snapmaker J1s IDEX 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Ender-3 V3 SE and J1s IDEX 3D Printer are not direct competitors: very different prices (~7.1×). Ender-3 V3 SE costs less (~€175) and is the entry-level choice; J1s IDEX 3D Printer offers more capability at a higher price (~€1250). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Ender-3 V3 SE
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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J1s IDEX 3D Printer
Snapmaker
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~150–200 € | ~1100–1400 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 42 × 36.6 × 49 cm | 53.9 × 40.1 × 46.4 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 7.34 kg | 27.8 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 300 × 200 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 200 mm |
| Power (W) | 350 W | 400 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 250 mm/s | 350 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 ±mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 220 mm | 200 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 200 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | IDEX |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 260 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 250 mm/s | 350 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 | True |
| Native Klipper | False | False |
| Input shaper | False | True |
| Multicolor printing | False | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | False |
| Max colors | 1 | 2 |
| 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. | It comes with the proprietary Snapmaker Luban software, a free, unified application available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Luban is tailored to fully utilize the independent dual extruders (IDEX), integrating ready-to-use profiles for various print modes (Copy, Mirror, Backup). Compatibility with major third-party slicers, such as Cura or PrusaSlicer, is also ensured via standard G-code export. Direct machine control is facilitated by the integrated Android-based touchscreen display and Wi-Fi connectivity for remote management. |
MakerSpecs Awards
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.)
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The differences that matter
- Price: Ender-3 V3 SE 175 € vs J1s IDEX 3D Printer 1250 € — Ender-3 V3 SE wins (+614%)
- Enclosed chamber: J1s IDEX 3D Printer yes, Ender-3 V3 SE no
- Max colors: Ender-3 V3 SE 1 vs J1s IDEX 3D Printer 2 — J1s IDEX 3D Printer wins (+100%)
- Max print speed: Ender-3 V3 SE 250 mm/s vs J1s IDEX 3D Printer 350 mm/s — J1s IDEX 3D Printer wins (+40%)
- Build height Z: Ender-3 V3 SE 250 mm vs J1s IDEX 3D Printer 200 mm — Ender-3 V3 SE wins (+25%)
Which one to choose
Choose J1s IDEX 3D Printer if…
you value enclosed chamber, max colors and max print speed.
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