Creality Ender 3 V3 KE

  • Scores 8.4 out of 10, #15 of 51 current FDM printers.
  • 11.6 L of build space (220×220×240 mm), 0.5× the 21.6 L average.
  • Best at value: 10/10, against an average of 8.5.
  • The catch: Open frame makes ABS printing inconsistent.

Specs from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.

By Shadman Rahman · Prices checked

Creality Ender 3 V3 KE
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Best ValueCommunity Pick

At a glance

Creality · FDM (filament)

Score
8.4/10
Rank
#15/51
Build
11.6 L
Speed
500 mm/s
Layer
0.05 mm

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The verdict

Buy the Ender 3 V3 KE. 8.4/10, #15 of 51 FDM printers.

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.

Why buy the Ender 3 V3 KE

  • #1 of 51Joint best FDM printer for value10/10 vs 8.5/10 average
  • #13 of 51Top 13 FDM printers for beginner-friendliness8/10 vs 7.4/10 average
  • #15 of 51Top 15 FDM printers for overall score8.4/10 vs 8.1/10 average

The numbers behind it

Right side is the average of the 51 current FDM printers we track. Teal wins the row.

Ender 3 V3 KECreality · FDM
vs
Average51 FDM printers
Ender 3 V3 KE and Average of 51 compared: specs
Ender 3 V3 KESpecAverage of 51
11.6 LBuild volume21.6 L (wins)
500 mm/s (wins)Top speed476 mm/s
0.05 mm (wins)Finest layer0.054 mm
8.0 kgWeight14.7 kg

Scores out of 10

Ender 3 V3 KE and Average of 51 compared: PrintPick scores out of 10
Ender 3 V3 KESpecAverage of 51
10 (wins)Value8.5
8 (wins)Beginner7.4
8Print quality8.4 (wins)
8 (wins)Speed7.9
8Reliability8.1 (wins)
8.4 (wins)Overall8.1

Build space, front view, to one scale

  • 220 × 220 × 240 mmEnder 3 V3 KE
  • 450 × 450 × 470 mmCR-M4, largest current FDM

What owners say

  • Klipper and WiFi for [this price]? Creality is not playing around anymore.
    r/Creality
  • The KE is what the Ender 3 should have been years ago. Solid printer.
    3DPrintBeginner (YouTube)

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • +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
  • +Color touchscreen that actually works, unlike the Ender 3 classics

Cons

  • −Open frame makes ABS printing inconsistent
  • −220mm bed is smaller than some similarly priced competitors
  • −Community is newer than the Ender 3 classic and gaps show when troubleshooting

Full specs

Build volume220 × 220 × 240 mm
Layer resolution0.05 to 0.35 mm
Top speed500 mm/s
Weight8 kg
TypeFDM (filament)

Features

  • Klipper firmware
  • Auto bed leveling
  • Direct drive
  • PEI build plate
  • WiFi
  • Color screen

Buy these with it

A printer does nothing without these. Grab them in the same order.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the build volume of the Creality Ender 3 V3 KE?

The Creality Ender 3 V3 KE has a build volume of 220 x 220 x 240 mm.

Is the Creality Ender 3 V3 KE good for beginners?

The Creality Ender 3 V3 KE scores 8/10 for beginner-friendliness. It's a great choice for beginners.

What are the pros and cons of the Creality Ender 3 V3 KE?

Pros: 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. Color touchscreen that actually works, unlike the Ender 3 classics. Cons: Open frame makes ABS printing inconsistent. 220mm bed is smaller than some similarly priced competitors. Community is newer than the Ender 3 classic and gaps show when troubleshooting.

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