Compare Creality Ender-3 V3 SE vs Creality Ender-5 S1
In this technical comparison between the Creality Ender-3 V3 SE and the Creality Ender-5 S1, 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 Approximately $179.00 - $219.00 USD and ~$429.00.
| Specifications |
Creality Ender-3 V3 SE |
Creality Ender-5 S1 |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | August 2023 | 2023 |
| Print Performance | ||
| Build Volume | 220 x 220 x 250 mm | 220× 220× 280 mm |
| Speed & Accel | Max speed 250 mm/s (Typical 180 mm/s); Max acceleration 2,500 mm/s² | Max Speed: 250 mm/s (Typical: 120 mm/s); Acceleration: 2,000 mm/s 2 |
| Layer Precision | 0.1 mm – 0.35 mm | 0.05–0.35 mm (50-350 microns) |
| Extruder & Hotend | ||
| Extruder System | "Sprite" Direct Drive (highly reliable for flexible filaments) | "Sprite" All-Metal Dual-Gear Direct Drive (1:3.5 Gear Ratio) |
| Hotend Max Temp | 260°C | 300 °C (Titanium Alloy Heatbreak) |
| Nozzle Specs | 0.4 mm standard brass nozzle | 0.4 mm Brass Nozzle (Standard M6 thread) |
| Build Plate & Leveling | ||
| Bed Temp & Surface | Up to 100°C; PC Spring Steel magnetic plate (textured surface) | 110 °C; PC Spring Steel Magnetic Sheet |
| Leveling System | Fully automatic CR-Touch leveling combined with a Strain Gauge for automatic Z-offset calibration (no paper test required) | CR Touch 16-point Auto-Leveling + Manual Auxiliary Knobs |
| Materials & Sensors | ||
| Filament Support | PLA, PETG, TPU (95A). Note: ABS/Nylon are not recommended due to the open frame and 260°C limit | 1.75 mm; PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU, PC, ASA, HIPS |
| Smart Sensors | Power loss recovery. (Note: A filament run-out sensor is often an optional add-on for this specific SE model) | Filament Runout Sensor and Power Loss Recovery |
| Air Management | None (Open-frame design). | Open Frame (Optional Acrylic Enclosure available separately) |
| Connectivity & Monitoring | ||
| Interfaces | SD Card, USB-C (for direct PC connection) | SD Card, USB Type-C |
| Camera & AI | None. Requires an external setup (like a Sonic Pad or Raspberry Pi) for monitoring. | None (Supports external USB camera via Sonic Pad upgrade) |
| Remote Mgmt | None natively. This is a "stand-alone" printer without built-in Wi-Fi. | Creality Cloud (Requires optional Wi-Fi Box or Sonic Pad) |
| UI & Software | ||
| Control Panel | 3.2-inch Color Display with a rotary knob (non-touch) | 4.3-inch Color Touchscreen (Tabbed UI) |
| Compatible Slicers | Creality Print, Cura, PrusaSlicer, OrcaSlicer. | Creality Print, Cura, OrcaSlicer, PrusaSlicer |
| Physical & Power | ||
| Dimensions & Weight | 349 x 364 x 490 mm; Net weight 7.12 kg | 425× 460× 570 mm; Net Weight: 12.1 kg |
| Power & Noise | 350W Power Supply; features a "Silent" 32-bit motherboard, though fans are audible during high-speed moves | 350W Power Supply; Operating Noise: ~50–55 dB |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | Printer (semi-assembled, 20-min setup), Small filament sample, Tool kit, Spare nozzle, SD card/Reader | Printer modules, Tools (Pliers, Wrenches), SD Card & Reader, Spare Nozzle, 10m Starter Filament, Grease |
| Price | Approximately $179.00 - $219.00 USD | ~$429.00 |
| Full Details | Ender-3 V3 SE - Full Specifications | Ender-5 S1 - Full Specifications |