Creality Ender-3 V3 SE

Creality's answer to Bambu's ease-of-use under $200. Direct drive, auto-leveling, and the Ender footprint people already trust.

Build Volume

220×220×250mm

Max Speed

250 mm/s

Max Nozzle

260°C

Max Bed

100°C

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Type

FDM

Released

2023-08

Kinematics

Bedslinger (Cartesian)

Extruder

Direct drive (Sprite)

Leveling

CR Touch (automatic)

Best For

First-time buyers who want the cheapest …

Typical price

~$199

Full Specifications

Build
Build Volume	220 × 220 × 250 mm
Kinematics	Bedslinger (Cartesian)
Chamber	Open
Hotend & Bed
Max Nozzle Temp	260°C
Max Bed Temp	100°C
Nozzle Diameter	0.4mm (stock)
Extruder	Direct drive (Sprite)
Performance
Max Speed	250 mm/s
Max Acceleration	2500 mm/s²
Leveling	CR Touch (automatic)
System
Firmware	Marlin
Filament System	Single
Connectivity	USB, microSD
Camera	None
Filament Runout	Yes
Assembly	Partially assembled (3 steps)
Ratings
Ease of Use	4/5
Print Quality	4/5
Value	5/5
Commercial
Released	2023-08
Typical price (USD)	~$199 as of Apr 2026
Best For	First-time buyers who want the cheapest legit auto-leveling FDM

Material Compatibility

How well this printer handles common materials. Ratings reflect stock hardware — upgrades like all-metal hotends or hardened nozzles can push these higher.

ABS

Limited

ASA

Limited

Carbon Fiber

Incompatible

PETG

Great

PLA

Perfect

PLA+

Perfect