Creality Ender-3 V3 vs. Creality Ender-3 V4
Both printers compared directly. The better value is marked in green, where this can be determined objectively.
The key differences
- Both are roughly on par in build volume.
- According to the manufacturer, the Creality Ender-3 V3 is faster (up to 600 mm/s). In practice, though, print time depends heavily on material and settings.
- Multicolour printing is only possible with the Creality Ender-3 V4 (optional with CFS (4 colours per unit, up to 16 colours with four units)).
| Creality Ender-3 V3 | Creality Ender-3 V4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | €200 to €400 | €200 to €400 |
| Price in the manufacturer's shop | no longer in the manufacturer's shop | €269, Combo (As of 26 Oct 2026) |
| Design | Bed slinger | Bed slinger |
| Enclosure | open | open |
| Build volume | 220 × 220 × 250 mm (12.1 l) | 220 × 220 × 235 mm (11.4 l) |
| Dimensions | 358 × 374 × 498 mm | 396 × 359 × 456 mm |
| Weight | 7.83 kg | 6.8 kg |
| Speed (max.) | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Acceleration (max.) | 20,000 mm/s² | 12,000 mm/s² |
| Nozzle (max.) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Print bed (max.) | 110 °C | 100 °C |
| Extruder | Direct drive with Unicorn quick-change nozzle, CoreXZ motion system | Direct drive (dual-gear) with quick-change nozzle |
| Calibration | automatic, calibration at the push of a button | Fully automatic levelling, automatic Z offset |
| Multi-colour printing | no | optional with CFS (4 colours per unit, up to 16 colours with four units) |
| Materials (according to the manufacturer) | PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, PLA-CF, PETG-CF (ABS only to a limited extent with an open build area) | PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, PLA-CF, PA-CF (ABS, ASA only to a limited extent with an open build area) |
| Camera | no | no |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, Creality Cloud | Wi-Fi, USB, app (Creality Cloud) |
| Display | 4.3-inch colour touchscreen | 2.8" touchscreen |
Who is which one suitable for?
Creality Ender-3 V3
Beginners looking for a fast, compact open device.
- CoreXZ with up to 600 mm/s
- Quick-change nozzle
Creality Ender-3 V4
Beginners looking for a compact bed slinger with the option of multi-colour printing.
- Light weight and compact design
- One-piece die-cast frame
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