Ender-3 V3 vs Original Prusa XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Ender-3 V3 and Original Prusa XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle are not direct competitors: very different prices (~6.9×). Ender-3 V3 costs less (~€419) and is the entry-level choice; Original Prusa XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle offers more capability at a higher price (~€2879). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Ender-3 V3
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 419 € | 2879 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 35.8 × 37.4 × 49.8 cm | 70 × 90 × 72 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 7.8 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 360 × 360 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 360 mm |
| Power (W) | 350 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 400 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | 0.2 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 220 mm | 360 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 250 mm | 360 mm |
| Kinematics | cartesian | corexy |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 400 mm/s |
| Closed chamber | False | True |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto leveling | mesh | mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | True | False |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | False | False |
| Requires external accessory | False | True |
| Maximum colors | 1 | 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. | The firmware is based on Marlin with strong Klipper influence and integrates Input Shaper and Pressure Advance to handle higher speeds. Files are prepared with PrusaSlicer; operation does not require a cloud connection. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Ender-3 V3 419 € vs Original Prusa XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle 2879 € — Ender-3 V3 wins (+587%)
- Work area: Ender-3 V3 220×220 mm vs Original Prusa XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle 360×360 mm — Original Prusa XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle wins (+168%)
- Max print speed: Ender-3 V3 600 mm/s vs Original Prusa XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle 400 mm/s — Ender-3 V3 wins (+50%)
- Closed chamber: Original Prusa XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle yes, Ender-3 V3 no
- Maximum Z height: Ender-3 V3 250 mm vs Original Prusa XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle 360 mm — Original Prusa XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle wins (+44%)
Which one to choose
Choose Ender-3 V3 if…
you value price, max print speed and native klipper.
Choose Original Prusa XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle if…
you value work area, closed chamber and maximum z height.
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