Creality Ender 3 V3 KE
- Speed
- 500 mm/s
- Score
- 8.4/10
- Wins
- 3/5
Creality Ender 3 V3 KE vs Qidi Q1 Pro
- The Creality Ender 3 V3 KE wins, 8.4 vs 8 out of 10.
- Qidi Q1 Pro prints 1.2× the volume (245×245×240 ÷ 220×220×240 = 1.24) for more money.
- Qidi Q1 Pro is faster, 600 vs 500 mm/s.
- 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.
Qidi Q1 Pro
- Speed
- 600 mm/s
- Score
- 8/10
- Wins
- 2/5
The verdict
Buy the Ender 3 V3 KE.
8.4/10 vs Qidi Q1 Pro's 8/10, 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
vsQidi Q1 ProQidi Tech · FDM
| Ender 3 V3 KE | Spec | Qidi Q1 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 11.6 L | Build volume | 14.4 L (wins) |
| 500 mm/s | Top speed | 600 mm/s (wins) |
| 0.05 mm (wins) | Finest layer | 0.1 mm |
| 8 kg | Weight | 20.3 kg |
Features
| Ender 3 V3 KE | Feature | Qidi Q1 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Enclosed CoreXY with 60C heated chamber | Yes |
| No | 350C tri-metal hotend | Yes |
| No | WiFi 6 + LAN connectivity | Yes |
| No | 1080p camera with timelapse | Yes |
| No | Dual Z-axis motors | Yes |
| No | 120C heated bed | Yes |
Scores out of 10
| Ender 3 V3 KE | Spec | Qidi Q1 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 10 (wins) | Value | 8 |
| 8 (wins) | Beginner Friendliness | 7 |
| 8 | Print Quality | 9 (wins) |
| 8 | Speed | 9 (wins) |
| 8 (wins) | Reliability | 7 |
| 8.4 (wins) | Overall | 8 |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 220 × 220 × 240 mm
- 245 × 245 × 240 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)Turn up the heat. The Q1 Pro brings industrial-grade chamber heating to the consumer market.
Qidi Q1 Pro owner, Tom's HardwareA heated value. Consumer 3D printer with industrial capabilities at a fraction of the cost.
Qidi Q1 Pro owner, 3DPrint.comThe heated chamber is a game changer for ABS and nylon. Just wish the firmware was more polished.
Qidi Q1 Pro owner, r/3Dprinting
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
Qidi Q1 Pro
- +60C chamber heating: ABS, nylon, and PC without warping
- +350C hotend handles every engineering filament you'll throw at it
- +WiFi 6, 1080p monitoring, timelapse built in
- −Exposed heater is a genuine safety concern, not just a nitpick
- −Casing feels cheaper than the spec sheet suggests
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 Qidi Q1 Pro?
By the numbers, the Creality Ender 3 V3 KE scores higher (8.4/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Qidi Q1 Pro may be the smarter buy if you need enclosed.
Which is better for beginners, Creality Ender 3 V3 KE or Qidi Q1 Pro?
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 Qidi Q1 Pro 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 Qidi Q1 Pro only makes sense if you specifically need enclosed.
What's the main difference between Creality Ender 3 V3 KE and Qidi Q1 Pro?
Build volume (220x220x240mm vs 245x245x240mm) and print speed (500 vs 600 mm/s). The Creality Ender 3 V3 KE is best for budget; the Qidi Q1 Pro targets enclosed.