Creality Ender-3 V3 vs Creality K1 Max
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Ender-3 V3 and K1 Max are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Ender-3 V3 if price matters more; choose K1 Max if work area and max colors matters more.
| Parameter |
Ender-3 V3
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
|
K1 Max
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 419 € | 899 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 35.8 × 37.4 × 49.8 cm | 43.5 × 46.2 × 52.6 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 7.8 kg | 18 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 300 × 300 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 300 mm |
| Power (W) | 350 W | 1000 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 220 mm | 300 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 300 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | True |
| 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 | True |
| Max colors | 1 | 4 |
| 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. | It runs on the Klipper-based Creality OS. Compatible with Creality Print, Cura, and PrusaSlicer, featuring remote control support via Wi-Fi or LAN. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Ender-3 V3 419 € vs K1 Max 899 € — Ender-3 V3 wins (+115%)
- Work area: Ender-3 V3 220×220 mm vs K1 Max 300×300 mm — K1 Max wins (+86%)
- Max colors: Ender-3 V3 1 vs K1 Max 4 — K1 Max wins (+300%)
- Enclosed chamber: K1 Max yes, Ender-3 V3 no
- Multicolor requires accessory: K1 Max yes, Ender-3 V3 no
Which one to choose
MakerSpecs is an independent atlas. We don't sell products: this comparison links to both sheets, where you'll find complete data and official links.