Creality Ender 3 V3 KE
$199
Creality · FDM
Creality Ender 3 V3 KE
Klipper and WiFi for $199. Creality's modernized budget printer for anyone who wants connectivity without a premium.
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How It Scores
Pros
- +Klipper with WiFi at $199: normally this combination costs $299+
- +Direct drive comes standard, not as a $40 upgrade
- +500mm/s is real and achievable with the pre-installed Klipper profiles
- +Color touchscreen that actually works, unlike the Ender 3 classics
Cons
- −Open frame makes ABS printing inconsistent
- −220mm bed is smaller than some $199 competitors
- −Community is newer than the Ender 3 classic and gaps show when troubleshooting
What Owners Say
“Klipper and WiFi for $199? Creality is not playing around anymore.”
— r/Creality
“The KE is what the Ender 3 should have been years ago. Solid printer.”
— 3DPrintBeginner (YouTube)
Specs
| Build Volume | 220 x 220 x 240 mm |
| Layer Resolution | 0.05mm - 0.35mm |
| Max Print Speed | 500 mm/s |
| Weight | 8 kg |
| Type | FDM (Filament) |
| Features | Klipper firmware, Auto bed leveling, Direct drive, PEI build plate, WiFi, Color screen |
Verdict
The V3 KE is the best $199 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.
You'll Also Need
Things you'll want before your first print.
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