Creality Ender 3 V3 KE
- Speed
- 500 mm/s
- Score
- 8.4/10
- Wins
- 3/5
Creality Ender 3 V3 KE vs Creality Hi Combo
- The Creality Ender 3 V3 KE wins, 8.4 vs 7.6 out of 10.
- Hi Combo prints 1.7× the volume (260×260×300 ÷ 220×220×240 = 1.75) for more money.
- Same 500 mm/s top speed.
- Pick the Ender 3 V3 KE if your prints fit in 24 cm.
Specs from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Creality Hi Combo
- Speed
- 500 mm/s
- Score
- 7.6/10
- Wins
- 0/5
The verdict
Buy the Ender 3 V3 KE.
8.4/10 vs Hi Combo's 7.6/10, and it wins 3 of 5 categories. The V3 KE is the best budget printer when WiFi and Klipper matter to you. The Bambu A1 Mini is the alternative at the same price; pick Bambu for polish, pick this for Klipper access and community customization.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
Ender 3 V3 KECreality · FDM
vsHi ComboCreality · FDM
| Ender 3 V3 KE | Spec | Hi Combo |
|---|---|---|
| 11.6 L | Build volume | 20.3 L (wins) |
| 500 mm/s | Top speed | 500 mm/s |
| 0.05 mm (wins) | Finest layer | 0.1 mm |
| 8 kg | Weight | 13.31 kg |
Features
| Ender 3 V3 KE | Feature | Hi Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Klipper firmware | No |
| Yes | Auto bed leveling | No |
| Yes | Direct drive | No |
| Yes | PEI build plate | No |
| Yes | WiFi | No |
| Yes | Color screen | No |
| No | CoreXY motion system | Yes |
| No | Up to 16-color printing (4x CFS) | Yes |
| No | Die-cast aluminum unibody | Yes |
| No | Tri-metal quick-swap nozzle | Yes |
| No | Auto calibration | Yes |
| No | Direct drive extruder | Yes |
Scores out of 10
| Ender 3 V3 KE | Spec | Hi Combo |
|---|---|---|
| 10 (wins) | Value | 8 |
| 8 (wins) | Beginner Friendliness | 7 |
| 8 | Print Quality | 8 |
| 8 | Speed | 8 |
| 8 (wins) | Reliability | 7 |
| 8.4 (wins) | Overall | 7.6 |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 220 × 220 × 240 mm
- 260 × 260 × 300 mm
What owners say
Klipper and WiFi for [this price]? Creality is not playing around anymore.
Ender 3 V3 KE owner, r/CrealityThe KE is what the Ender 3 should have been years ago. Solid printer.
Ender 3 V3 KE owner, 3DPrintBeginner (YouTube)The safer choice with better build quality and more established support than newer competitors.
Hi Combo owner, 3DTechValleyCatching up with color. Creality's multi-color game is improving but the CFS still needs refinement.
Hi Combo owner, Tom's HardwareFor the price, you get a solid CoreXY that handles single-color beautifully. Multi-color is a bonus, not a guarantee.
Hi Combo owner, 3DWithUs
Pros & Cons
Ender 3 V3 KE
- +Klipper with WiFi at this price: normally this combination costs $299+
- +Direct drive comes standard, not as a paid upgrade
- +500mm/s is real and achievable with the pre-installed Klipper profiles
- −Open frame makes ABS printing inconsistent
- −220mm bed is smaller than some similarly priced competitors
Hi Combo
- +16 colors with 4 CFS modules if you go all-in
- +All-metal CoreXY body that feels solid for the price
- +300mm Z-axis beats most competitors at this price
- −CFS feed reliability is inconsistent on color changes
- −No adaptive purge, fixed volumes waste filament
Buy these with it
A printer does nothing without these. Grab them in the same order.
- ELEGOO PLA filament, 1kgThe easy filament to start on. Prints at low temperatures and warps less.
- ELEGOO PETG filament, 1kgTougher and more heat tolerant than PLA, for parts that get handled or sit in the sun.
- SUNLU filament dryer S1 PlusWet filament causes stringing and rough surfaces. A dryer fixes that before you blame the printer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Creality Ender 3 V3 KE better than the Creality Hi Combo?
By the numbers, the Creality Ender 3 V3 KE scores higher (8.4/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Creality Hi Combo may be the smarter buy if you need multi-color.
Which is better for beginners, Creality Ender 3 V3 KE or Creality Hi Combo?
The Creality Ender 3 V3 KE is more beginner-friendly (8/10 vs 7/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Creality Hi Combo worth paying more for over the Creality Ender 3 V3 KE?
The Creality Ender 3 V3 KE actually scores higher (8.4/10) despite costing less. The Creality Hi Combo only makes sense if you specifically need multi-color.
What's the main difference between Creality Ender 3 V3 KE and Creality Hi Combo?
Build volume (220x220x240mm vs 260x260x300mm) and print speed (500 vs 500 mm/s). The Creality Ender 3 V3 KE is best for budget; the Creality Hi Combo targets multi-color.