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Creality Ender-3 V3 SE
Simple, open entry-level printer. Perfectly adequate for PLA and PETG, but slow and without convenience features such as Wi-Fi or a camera.
Ideal for: Beginners on a small budget who want to just try it out
Price in the manufacturer's shop€169As of 26 Oct 2026, can change dailyThere is no manufacturer's shop price for your region, the EU price is shown.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Very affordable entry point
- Automatic levelling despite the budget price
- Direct drive, so TPU is also possible
Cons
- Significantly slower than the current mid-range
- No Wi-Fi, print files via SD card
- Only up to 260 °C, no ABS/ASA without modification
Specs
| Price range | under €200 |
|---|---|
| Price in the manufacturer's shop | €169 (As of 26 Oct 2026) |
| Design | Bed slinger |
| Enclosure | open |
| Build volume | 220 × 220 × 250 mm (12.1 l) |
| Dimensions | 349 × 364 × 490 mm |
| Weight | 7.1 kg |
| Speed (max.) | 250 mm/s |
| Acceleration (max.) | 2,500 mm/s² |
| Nozzle (max.) | 260 °C |
| Print bed (max.) | 100 °C |
| Extruder | Direct drive (Sprite) |
| Calibration | CR-Touch, automatic Z offset |
| Multi-colour printing | no |
| Materials (according to the manufacturer) | PLA, PETG, TPU |
| Camera | no |
| Connectivity | SD card |
| Display | 3.2" colour display with dial |
Source: Manufacturer or retailer specifications, As of 10/2026.
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