Compare Creality Ender-3 V3 Plus vs Creality Ender-3 V3 SE
In this technical comparison between the Creality Ender-3 V3 Plus and the Creality Ender-3 V3 SE, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
Choosing between these two 3D Printers models often comes down to your budget, with prices around ~$479.00 - $549.00 and Approximately $179.00 - $219.00 USD.
| Specifications |
Creality Ender-3 V3 Plus |
Creality Ender-3 V3 SE |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | April 2024 | August 2023 |
| Print Performance | ||
| Build Volume | 300× 300× 330 mm | 220 x 220 x 250 mm |
| Speed & Accel | Max Speed: 600 mm/s; Max Acceleration: 20,000 mm/s 2 | Max speed 250 mm/s (Typical 180 mm/s); Max acceleration 2,500 mm/s² |
| Layer Precision | 0.1–0.35 mm (Typical accuracy: ± 0.1 mm) | 0.1 mm – 0.35 mm |
| Extruder & Hotend | ||
| Extruder System | All-metal Direct Drive Extruder (Upgraded high-speed kit) | "Sprite" Direct Drive (highly reliable for flexible filaments) |
| Hotend Max Temp | 300 °C (60W Ceramic Heater) | 260°C |
| Nozzle Specs | 0.4 mm "Unicorn" Quick-Swap (Tri-metal: Copper alloy with Steel tip and Titanium heatbreak) | 0.4 mm standard brass nozzle |
| Build Plate & Leveling | ||
| Bed Temp & Surface | 100 °C; Flexible PEI Spring Steel Build Plate | Up to 100°C; PC Spring Steel magnetic plate (textured surface) |
| Leveling System | Hands-free Auto-Leveling (One-click auto-calibration with G-sensor for Input Shaping) | Fully automatic CR-Touch leveling combined with a Strain Gauge for automatic Z-offset calibration (no paper test required) |
| Materials & Sensors | ||
| Filament Support | 1.75 mm; PLA, TPU (95A), PETG, ABS, PLA-CF, PETG-CF, CR-Carbon | PLA, PETG, TPU (95A). Note: ABS/Nylon are not recommended due to the open frame and 260°C limit |
| Smart Sensors | Filament Runout Sensor and Power Loss Recovery | Power loss recovery. (Note: A filament run-out sensor is often an optional add-on for this specific SE model) |
| Air Management | Open Frame (No built-in filtration) | None (Open-frame design). |
| Connectivity & Monitoring | ||
| Interfaces | Wi-Fi, WLAN (Ethernet via USB adapter), USB Drive | SD Card, USB-C (for direct PC connection) |
| Camera & AI | Optional (Supports "Nebula Camera" for monitoring and timelapses) | None. Requires an external setup (like a Sonic Pad or Raspberry Pi) for monitoring. |
| Remote Mgmt | Creality Cloud App, Creality Print (Web/Desktop) | None natively. This is a "stand-alone" printer without built-in Wi-Fi. |
| UI & Software | ||
| Control Panel | 4.3-inch HD Color Touchscreen | 3.2-inch Color Display with a rotary knob (non-touch) |
| Compatible Slicers | Creality Print (v5.0+ recommended), Cura, OrcaSlicer, PrusaSlicer | Creality Print, Cura, PrusaSlicer, OrcaSlicer. |
| Physical & Power | ||
| Dimensions & Weight | 410× 445× 577 mm; Net Weight: 11.5 kg | 349 x 364 x 490 mm; Net weight 7.12 kg |
| Power & Noise | 350W Power Supply; Typical Operating Noise: ≤ 55dB (Silent Mode) | 350W Power Supply; features a "Silent" 32-bit motherboard, though fans are audible during high-speed moves |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | Gantry & Base, Touchscreen, Tool Kit (Pliers, Allen keys, wrenches), Spool Holder, Power Cable, USB Stick, 10m Starter Filament | Printer (semi-assembled, 20-min setup), Small filament sample, Tool kit, Spare nozzle, SD card/Reader |
| Price | ~$479.00 - $549.00 | Approximately $179.00 - $219.00 USD |
| Full Details | Ender-3 V3 Plus - Full Specifications | Ender-3 V3 SE - Full Specifications |