Creality Ender 3 V3 SE vs Creality Ender 3 V3 KE
The Creality Ender 3 V3 SE (2023, €219) and the Creality Ender 3 V3 KE (2023, €279) are two FDM 3D printers many people compare before buying.
The Creality Ender 3 V3 SE is the more affordable of the two, with a gap of about 60 (~22%) versus the other.
On the technical side, the Creality Ender 3 V3 SE offers more build volume (220×220×250 mm).
Below is the full spec table with the best value of each feature highlighted, plus a verdict by use case.
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| Creality Ender 3 V3 SE €219 | Creality Ender 3 V3 KE €279 | |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | ||
| Build volume | 220×220×250 mm | 220×220×240 mm |
| Weight | 7.8 kg | 9.5 kg |
| Speed | ||
| Max speed | 250 mm/s | 500 mm/s 🏆 |
| Max acceleration | 2,500 mm/s² | 8,000 mm/s² 🏆 |
| Hot-end | ||
| Max nozzle temp | 260 °C | 300 °C 🏆 |
| Nozzle material | brass | copper alloy |
| Drive type | direct | direct |
| Flow rate | — | 32 mm³/s 🏆 |
| Bed | ||
| Max bed temp | 100 °C | 100 °C |
| Bed material | PC spring steel | PEI plate |
| Auto-leveling | CR Touch + strain gauge | CR Touch + strain gauge |
| Enclosed | No | No |
| Heated chamber | No | No |
| Multimaterial | ||
| AMS compatible | No | No |
| AMS type | — | — |
| AMS slots | — | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | No | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| Camera | — | — |
| Calibration | ||
| Vibration compensation | No | Yes |
| Flow calibration | No | Yes |
| Input shaping | No | Yes |
| Pressure advance | No | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Official slicer | Creality Print | Creality Print |
| OrcaSlicer | Yes | Yes |
| Noise | ||
| Noise | — | — |
| Power | 350 W | 350 W |
Verdict
- If speed matters most, the Creality Ender 3 V3 KE wins.
- On price, Creality Ender 3 V3 SE is cheaper.
Frequently asked
- Which has better value: Creality Ender 3 V3 SE or Creality Ender 3 V3 KE?
- See the full spec table for the best decision based on your use case.
- Which has the larger build volume?
- Creality Ender 3 V3 KE with 220×220×240 mm.