Creality Ender-3 V3 SE vs Snapmaker U1
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Ender-3 V3 SE and U1 3D Printer are not direct competitors: very different prices (~4.9×). Ender-3 V3 SE costs less (~€175) and is the entry-level choice; U1 3D Printer offers more capability at a higher price (~€849). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Ender-3 V3 SE
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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U1
Snapmaker
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~150–200 € | 849 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 42 × 36.6 × 49 cm | 58.4 × 49.9 × 73 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 7.34 kg | 18.2 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 270 × 270 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 270 mm |
| Power (W) | 350 W | 1150 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 250 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 ±mm | 0.04 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 220 mm | 270 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 270 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 260 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 250 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | No | No |
| Filament sensor | No | Yes |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | No | Yes |
| Native Klipper | No | Yes |
| Input shaper | No | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | No | Yes |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | No |
| Max colors | 1 | 4 |
| 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 primary software is Snapmaker Orca, an optimized version of the popular OrcaSlicer, which provides native management of the four toolheads and factory-calibrated material profiles. The printer can also be seamlessly managed via the Snapmaker mobile app for remote monitoring, taking advantage of the built-in 1080p camera. The internal firmware is built on Klipper, Moonraker, and Fluidd, which Snapmaker has made open-source, allowing experienced users to customize the machine and integrate it into complex workflows. |
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 U1 3D Printer 849 € — Ender-3 V3 SE wins (+385%)
- Max print speed: Ender-3 V3 SE 250 mm/s vs U1 3D Printer 500 mm/s — U1 3D Printer wins (+100%)
- Max colors: Ender-3 V3 SE 1 vs U1 3D Printer 4 — U1 3D Printer wins (+300%)
- Work area: Ender-3 V3 SE 220×220 mm vs U1 3D Printer 270×270 mm — U1 3D Printer wins (+51%)
- Filament sensor: U1 3D Printer yes, Ender-3 V3 SE no
Which one to choose
Filaments for these printers
The most chosen spools among the materials both printers can print according to their specifications.
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