Creality Ender-3 V3 KE vs. Creality Ender-3 V3 SE
Both printers compared directly. The better value is marked in green, where this can be determined objectively.
The key differences
- The Creality Ender-3 V3 SE is cheaper (under €200) than the Creality Ender-3 V3 KE (€200 to €400).
- Both are roughly on par in build volume.
- According to the manufacturer, the Creality Ender-3 V3 KE is faster (up to 500 mm/s). In practice, though, print time depends heavily on material and settings.
- The Creality Ender-3 V3 KE reaches higher nozzle temperatures (300 °C), which makes it better suited to engineering filaments.
| Creality Ender-3 V3 KE | Creality Ender-3 V3 SE | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | €200 to €400 | under €200 |
| Price in the manufacturer's shop | no longer listed in the EU manufacturer's shop | €169 (As of 26 Oct 2026) |
| Design | Bed slinger | Bed slinger |
| Enclosure | open | open |
| Build volume | 220 × 220 × 240 mm (11.6 l) | 220 × 220 × 250 mm (12.1 l) |
| Dimensions | 433 × 366 × 490 mm | 349 × 364 × 490 mm |
| Weight | 7.8 kg | 7.1 kg |
| Speed (max.) | 500 mm/s | 250 mm/s |
| Acceleration (max.) | 8,000 mm/s² | 2,500 mm/s² |
| Nozzle (max.) | 300 °C | 260 °C |
| Print bed (max.) | 100 °C | 100 °C |
| Extruder | Sprite direct drive, 60 W ceramic heater, bimetal heatbreak | Direct drive (Sprite) |
| Calibration | automatic, hands-free | CR-Touch, automatic Z offset |
| Multi-colour printing | no | no |
| Materials (according to the manufacturer) | PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA (ABS, ASA only to a limited extent with an open build area) | PLA, PETG, TPU |
| Camera | no | no |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, LAN, Creality Cloud | SD card |
| Display | 4.3-inch colour touchscreen | 3.2" colour display with dial |
Who is which one suitable for?
Creality Ender-3 V3 KE
Beginners on a small budget who want to use Wi-Fi printing.
- Sprite direct drive up to 300 °C
- Wi-Fi and Creality Cloud
Creality Ender-3 V3 SE
Beginners on a small budget who want to just try it out.
- Very affordable entry point
- Automatic levelling despite the budget price
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