Creality Ender-3 V3 vs Creality K1
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Ender-3 V3 and K1 are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Ender-3 V3 if max bed temperature matters more; choose K1 if enclosed chamber and price matters more.
| Parameter |
Ender-3 V3
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
|
K1
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 419 € | 329 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 35.8 × 37.4 × 49.8 cm | 35.5 × 35.5 × 48 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 7.8 kg | 9.6 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 220 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 250 mm |
| Power (W) | 350 W | 350 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 | 220 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 250 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| 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 | 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 | — |
| 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. | Pre-installed Klipper firmware with Creality OS interface. Wi-Fi connectivity and built-in 4.3" touch screen. |
The differences that matter
- Enclosed chamber: K1 yes, Ender-3 V3 no
- Price: Ender-3 V3 419 € vs K1 329 € — K1 wins (+27%)
- Max bed temperature: Ender-3 V3 110 °C vs K1 100 °C — Ender-3 V3 wins (+10%)
Which one to choose
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