Compare Creality Ender-3 V3 Plus vs Creality K2 Plus
In this technical comparison between the Creality Ender-3 V3 Plus and the Creality K2 Plus, 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 ~$999.00 (Standard) to ~$1,499.00 (Combo with CFS).
| Specifications |
Creality Ender-3 V3 Plus |
Creality K2 Plus |
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| Launch | ||
| Release Version | April 2024 | 2025 |
| Print Performance | ||
| Build Volume | 300× 300× 330 mm | 350× 350× 350 mm |
| Speed & Accel | Max Speed: 600 mm/s; Max Acceleration: 20,000 mm/s 2 | Max Speed: 600 mm/s; Max Acceleration: 30,000 mm/s 2 |
| Layer Precision | 0.1–0.35 mm (Typical accuracy: ± 0.1 mm) | 0.05-0.3 mm (Accuracy: ± 0.1 mm) |
| Extruder & Hotend | ||
| Extruder System | All-metal Direct Drive Extruder (Upgraded high-speed kit) | "Apus" Direct Drive (Dual-gear, all-metal with filament cutter) |
| Hotend Max Temp | 300 °C (60W Ceramic Heater) | 350 °C (800W AC Heating System for rapid warm-up) |
| Nozzle Specs | 0.4 mm "Unicorn" Quick-Swap (Tri-metal: Copper alloy with Steel tip and Titanium heatbreak) | 0.4 mm Quick-swap Tri-metal "Unicorn" (Hardened Steel tip) |
| Build Plate & Leveling | ||
| Bed Temp & Surface | 100 °C; Flexible PEI Spring Steel Build Plate | 120 °C; Flexible Frosted PEI Magnetic Build Plate |
| Leveling System | Hands-free Auto-Leveling (One-click auto-calibration with G-sensor for Input Shaping) | Fully-automatic with Active Bed Tilt Calibration and G-sensor |
| Materials & Sensors | ||
| Filament Support | 1.75 mm; PLA, TPU (95A), PETG, ABS, PLA-CF, PETG-CF, CR-Carbon | 1.75 mm; PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, PA-CF, PPS-CF, PPA-CF, TPU |
| Smart Sensors | Filament Runout Sensor and Power Loss Recovery | Filament Runout, Power Loss Recovery, and Tangle Detection |
| Air Management | Open Frame (No built-in filtration) | Built-in Air Purifier (Active Carbon/HEPA) + 60 °C Active Chamber Heater |
| Connectivity & Monitoring | ||
| Interfaces | Wi-Fi, WLAN (Ethernet via USB adapter), USB Drive | Wi-Fi (2.4/5GHz), Ethernet, USB Drive (32GB internal storage) |
| Camera & AI | Optional (Supports "Nebula Camera" for monitoring and timelapses) | Dual AI Cameras (One for monitoring/timelapse, one for flow/PA calibration) |
| Remote Mgmt | Creality Cloud App, Creality Print (Web/Desktop) | Creality Cloud App, Creality Print 5.0+, Web Interface |
| UI & Software | ||
| Control Panel | 4.3-inch HD Color Touchscreen | 4.3-inch HD Color Touchscreen |
| Compatible Slicers | Creality Print (v5.0+ recommended), Cura, OrcaSlicer, PrusaSlicer | Creality Print 5.0+, Cura, OrcaSlicer, PrusaSlicer |
| Physical & Power | ||
| Dimensions & Weight | 410× 445× 577 mm; Net Weight: 11.5 kg | 495× 515× 640 mm; Net Weight: 35 kg |
| Power & Noise | 350W Power Supply; Typical Operating Noise: ≤ 55dB (Silent Mode) | 1200W Max; Noise Level: ≤ 45dB (at 300 mm/s) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | Gantry & Base, Touchscreen, Tool Kit (Pliers, Allen keys, wrenches), Spool Holder, Power Cable, USB Stick, 10m Starter Filament | Printer, CFS Unit (if Combo), 4×500g Hyper Filament, Tool Kit, Spare Nozzle, USB Stick |
| Price | ~$479.00 - $549.00 | ~$999.00 (Standard) to ~$1,499.00 (Combo with CFS) |
| Full Details | Ender-3 V3 Plus - Full Specifications | K2 Plus - Full Specifications |