Ender-3 V3 vs Original Prusa MK4S
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Ender-3 V3 and Original Prusa MK4S are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Ender-3 V3 if price matters more; choose Original Prusa MK4S if multicolor printing matters more.
| Parameter |
Ender-3 V3
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
|
Original Prusa MK4S
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 419 € | 999 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 35.8 × 37.4 × 49.8 cm | 50 × 55 × 40 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 7.8 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 250 × 210 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 220 mm |
| Power (W) | 350 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 220 mm | — |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 250 mm | — |
| Kinematics | cartesian | cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | — |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | — |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | — |
| Closed chamber | False | False |
| Filament sensor | True | — |
| Auto leveling | mesh | — |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | — |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | True | False |
| Input shaper | True | — |
| Multicolor printing | False | True |
| Requires external accessory | False | True |
| Maximum 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. | PrusaSlicer (optimized) and Prusa Connect for remote control. The machine accepts G-code from any slicer (Cura, Simplify3D) and communicates via USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi using an open Marlin-based protocol. Compatible with OctoPrint and offline management. Does not require a Prusa account to print, unlike machines with proprietary firmware that block features without connection. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Ender-3 V3 419 € vs Original Prusa MK4S 999 € — Ender-3 V3 wins (+138%)
- Native Klipper: Ender-3 V3 yes, Original Prusa MK4S no
- Multicolor printing: Original Prusa MK4S yes, Ender-3 V3 no
- Requires external accessory: Original Prusa MK4S yes, Ender-3 V3 no
- Work area: Ender-3 V3 220×220 mm vs Original Prusa MK4S 250×210 mm — Original Prusa MK4S wins (+8%)
Which one to choose
Choose Original Prusa MK4S if…
you value multicolor printing and work area.
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