Compare Creality Ender-3 V3 SE vs Creality K2 Plus
In this technical comparison between the Creality Ender-3 V3 SE 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 Approximately $179.00 - $219.00 USD and ~$999.00 (Standard) to ~$1,499.00 (Combo with CFS).
| Specifications |
Creality Ender-3 V3 SE |
Creality K2 Plus |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | August 2023 | 2025 |
| Print Performance | ||
| Build Volume | 220 x 220 x 250 mm | 350× 350× 350 mm |
| Speed & Accel | Max speed 250 mm/s (Typical 180 mm/s); Max acceleration 2,500 mm/s² | Max Speed: 600 mm/s; Max Acceleration: 30,000 mm/s 2 |
| Layer Precision | 0.1 mm – 0.35 mm | 0.05-0.3 mm (Accuracy: ± 0.1 mm) |
| Extruder & Hotend | ||
| Extruder System | "Sprite" Direct Drive (highly reliable for flexible filaments) | "Apus" Direct Drive (Dual-gear, all-metal with filament cutter) |
| Hotend Max Temp | 260°C | 350 °C (800W AC Heating System for rapid warm-up) |
| Nozzle Specs | 0.4 mm standard brass nozzle | 0.4 mm Quick-swap Tri-metal "Unicorn" (Hardened Steel tip) |
| Build Plate & Leveling | ||
| Bed Temp & Surface | Up to 100°C; PC Spring Steel magnetic plate (textured surface) | 120 °C; Flexible Frosted PEI Magnetic Build Plate |
| Leveling System | Fully automatic CR-Touch leveling combined with a Strain Gauge for automatic Z-offset calibration (no paper test required) | Fully-automatic with Active Bed Tilt Calibration and G-sensor |
| 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, ASA, PA-CF, PPS-CF, PPA-CF, TPU |
| Smart Sensors | Power loss recovery. (Note: A filament run-out sensor is often an optional add-on for this specific SE model) | Filament Runout, Power Loss Recovery, and Tangle Detection |
| Air Management | None (Open-frame design). | Built-in Air Purifier (Active Carbon/HEPA) + 60 °C Active Chamber Heater |
| Connectivity & Monitoring | ||
| Interfaces | SD Card, USB-C (for direct PC connection) | Wi-Fi (2.4/5GHz), Ethernet, USB Drive (32GB internal storage) |
| Camera & AI | None. Requires an external setup (like a Sonic Pad or Raspberry Pi) for monitoring. | Dual AI Cameras (One for monitoring/timelapse, one for flow/PA calibration) |
| Remote Mgmt | None natively. This is a "stand-alone" printer without built-in Wi-Fi. | Creality Cloud App, Creality Print 5.0+, Web Interface |
| UI & Software | ||
| Control Panel | 3.2-inch Color Display with a rotary knob (non-touch) | 4.3-inch HD Color Touchscreen |
| Compatible Slicers | Creality Print, Cura, PrusaSlicer, OrcaSlicer. | Creality Print 5.0+, Cura, OrcaSlicer, PrusaSlicer |
| Physical & Power | ||
| Dimensions & Weight | 349 x 364 x 490 mm; Net weight 7.12 kg | 495× 515× 640 mm; Net Weight: 35 kg |
| Power & Noise | 350W Power Supply; features a "Silent" 32-bit motherboard, though fans are audible during high-speed moves | 1200W Max; Noise Level: ≤ 45dB (at 300 mm/s) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | Printer (semi-assembled, 20-min setup), Small filament sample, Tool kit, Spare nozzle, SD card/Reader | Printer, CFS Unit (if Combo), 4×500g Hyper Filament, Tool Kit, Spare Nozzle, USB Stick |
| Price | Approximately $179.00 - $219.00 USD | ~$999.00 (Standard) to ~$1,499.00 (Combo with CFS) |
| Full Details | Ender-3 V3 SE - Full Specifications | K2 Plus - Full Specifications |