Creality Ender 3 V3 Plus
$299
Creality · FDM
Creality Ender 3 V3 Plus
Creality's large-format budget speedster at $299. 300×300×330mm build volume, 600mm/s, Klipper-based, direct-drive. The best dollar-per-cubic-centimeter printer in its class.
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How It Scores
Pros
- +$299 for 300×300×330mm and 600mm/s — no other printer at this price gets close on volume and speed simultaneously
- +CoreXZ keeps the gantry lightweight for reliable high-speed moves
- +Direct-drive Sprite extruder handles flexible filaments without a bowden gap
- +Klipper-based firmware means real input shaping, not marketing figures
- +PEI sheet gives excellent adhesion and clean part release
Cons
- −Open-frame means ABS and ASA warping without an aftermarket enclosure
- −CoreXZ means Y-axis moves the bed — large heavy prints can shift if acceleration is too high
- −600mm/s is achievable but real-world quality prints run at 200-300mm/s
- −Support quality from Creality varies; community forums are more reliable
What Owners Say
“The Ender 3 V3 Plus is a beast for its price — huge build volume, fast speeds, and a direct-drive extruder that handles flexible filaments with ease.”
— 3DPrintBeginner
“Creality has packed in impressive specs at $299. The CoreXZ motion system keeps quality high even at speed.”
— All3DP
Specs
| Build Volume | 300 x 300 x 330 mm |
| Layer Resolution | 0.05mm - 0.35mm |
| Max Print Speed | 600 mm/s |
| Weight | 9.7 kg |
| Type | FDM (Filament) |
| Features | CoreXZ motion system (vs CoreXY on the K1C), 300×300×330mm large build volume, 600mm/s max print speed with input shaping, Sprite direct-drive extruder, CR Touch auto-leveling (121-point mesh), Klipper-based firmware, Full-color touchscreen, PEI spring steel magnetic build plate |
Verdict
For $299 you're getting 330mm of height and 600mm/s — both numbers that cost $600+ two years ago. The open frame is a real limitation for engineering filaments, but for PLA, PETG, and TPU on a budget, the V3 Plus is almost absurdly good value. If you need an enclosed machine, step up to the K1C. If you just need volume and speed at minimum cost, this is the pick.
You'll Also Need
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