Creality Ender-3 V3 vs Creality Ender-3 V3 Plus

Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)

In brief

Choose the Creality Ender-3 V3 if you look for a more compact and budget-friendly machine with a declared precision of 0.1 mm and a heated bed up to 110 °C. Choose the Creality Ender-3 V3 Plus if you need to print larger parts thanks to the extended build volume of 300 × 300 × 330 mm.

Parameter
Creality Ender-3 V3 Ender-3 V3 Creality F2 · Intermediate
Creality Ender-3 V3 Plus Ender-3 V3 Plus Creality F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year 2024 2024
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) 419 € 479 €
Price updated on 06/2026 06/2026
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 35.8 × 37.4 × 49.8 cm 41 × 44.5 × 57.7 cm
Weight (kg) 7.8 kg 11.5 kg
Work area (mm) 220 × 220 mm 300 × 300 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 250 mm 330 mm
Power (W) 350 W 350 W
Voltage (V) 230 V 230 V
Maximum speed 600 mm/s 600 mm/s
Declared precision 0.1 mm 0.2 mm
Category specs
Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) 220 mm 410 mm
Build height Z (mm) 250 mm 330 mm
Kinematics Cartesian Cartesian
Max nozzle temperature (°C) 300 °C 300 °C
Max bed temperature (°C) 110 °C 100 °C
Max print speed (mm/s) 600 mm/s 600 mm/s
Enclosed chamber False False
Filament sensor True True
Auto bed leveling Mesh Mesh
Standard nozzle diameter (mm) 0.4 mm 0.4 mm
Multi-extruder False False
Native Klipper True True
Input shaper True True
Multicolor printing False False
Multicolor requires accessory False
Max colors 1
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No
Software notes The native operating system is Creality OS, a customized version of Klipper. It supports Creality Print and major third-party slicers, along with WiFi connectivity and remote management. Powered by Creality OS (Klipper-based) and supports Creality Print, integrating smoothly with major third-party slicers like Cura and PrusaSlicer.

The differences that matter

  • Build Volume: The Ender-3 V3 offers a 220 × 220 mm area with a Z-height of 250 mm, while the Plus version expands to 300 × 300 mm with a Z-height of 330 mm.
  • Dimensions and Weight: The base model is more compact (35.8 × 37.4 × 49.8 cm and 7.8 kg) compared to the Plus, which requires an overall footprint of 41 × 44.5 × 57.7 cm and weighs 11.5 kg.
  • Declared Precision: The Ender-3 V3 specifies a precision of 0.1 mm, whereas the Plus variant stands at 0.2 mm.
  • Maximum Bed Temperature: The heated bed of the standard version reaches 110 °C, while the Plus version is limited to 100 °C.
  • Price: The Ender-3 V3 costs €419, which is €60 less than the €479 price tag of the Plus version.

Which one to choose

Choose Ender-3 V3 if…

The Creality Ender-3 V3 is the ideal choice for users who need a fast and efficient Cartesian 3D printer for standard projects, benefiting from a smaller footprint (35.8 × 37.4 × 49.8 cm), a lighter weight (7.8 kg), and a lower purchase price of €419, while also offering a declared precision of 0.1 mm and a slightly higher maximum bed temperature (110 °C).

See the Ender-3 V3 sheet →

Choose Ender-3 V3 Plus if…

The Creality Ender-3 V3 Plus is recommended for those who need to produce large-scale components and have more workspace available, as it offers a build volume of 300 × 300 × 330 mm for an investment of €479, accepting a declared precision of 0.2 mm, a weight of 11.5 kg, and a maximum bed temperature of 100 °C.

See the Ender-3 V3 Plus sheet →

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