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Creality Ender-3 V3 SE

from $123
Build Volume
220×220×250 mm
Max Speed
250 mm/s
Frame Type
bedslinger
Extruder
Direct Drive

Where to Buy

AliExpress
$11 215
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$18 731

Specifications

Build Volume

X × Y × Z220×220×250 mm

Speed

Print Speed250 mm/s

Temperature

Max Nozzle Temp260°C
Max Bed Temp100°C

Layer Height

Range0.1 - 0.35 mm

Construction

Frame Typebedslinger
ExtruderDirect Drive
Filament Diameter1.75 mm
Nozzle Diameter0.4 mm

Physical

Weight7.34 kg
Power Consumption350 W

Information

Release Year2023

Description

The Creality Ender-3 V3 SE is a budget FDM bedslinger released in 2023 as a simplified and faster successor to the Ender-3 V2. It targets beginners and anyone who wants an affordable working printer without the hassle of manual calibration. Its key features are full CR Touch auto bed leveling and the Sprite direct drive extruder inherited from Creality's higher-end models.

The printer arrives 90% pre-assembled, with a 220x220x250 mm build volume, top print speed of 250 mm/s, and 2500 mm/s² acceleration. The nozzle reaches 260 °C and the bed hits 100 °C, covering PLA, PETG, and TPU. Dual Z axes synced by a belt at the top plus linear rods on the Y axis reduce gantry skew and vibration. Control runs through a 3.2-inch color knob screen with SD-card file transfer — no wireless connectivity is included.

Advantages

  • Around $199 — one of the cheapest printers with auto bed leveling and a direct drive, called Tom's Hardware's best buy under $200
  • Full CR Touch auto leveling plus a Z-offset sensor — the first layer lands clean out of the box with no manual knob tweaking
  • Sprite direct drive extruder — confidently prints flexible TPU 95A that older Bowden Ender-3s struggle with
  • 15 to 20 minute setup — the frame is mostly built, you only tighten a few screws and plug in the cables
  • Dual belt-synced Z axes and linear Y rods — less backlash and gantry wobble than the Ender-3 V2
  • Up to 250 mm/s at 2500 mm/s² acceleration — roughly 5x faster than the classic Ender-3 without losing detail

Disadvantages

  • No Wi-Fi or cloud printing — SD card only, network printing requires an add-on module or a Klipper upgrade
  • Filament runout sensor is optional — not fitted in the base package and must be purchased separately
  • Open frame with no enclosure — ABS and ASA are problematic, the printer is sensitive to drafts
  • Nozzle capped at 260 °C and materials limited to PLA/PETG/TPU — engineering plastics and composites are off the table

The Ender-3 V3 SE suits beginners who want a working FDM printer out of the box with zero fuss, and experienced makers looking for a second machine for PLA and PETG. It handles functional parts, toys, stands, and enclosures well, but for ABS, nylon, and multi-color work you should look at pricier models.

For the money it is one of the most sensible entry-level 3D printers of 2023 to 2026: minimal setup, a fast start, and the classic reliable Ender-3 layout with modern upgrades.

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