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At a glance
Kingroon · FDM (filament)
- Score
- 7.2/10
- Rank
- #44/51
- Build
- 8.0 L
- Speed
- 250 mm/s
- Layer
- 0.05 mm
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Kingroon KP3S Pro V2
Kingroon KP3S Pro V2
- Scores 7.2 out of 10, #44 of 51 current FDM printers.
- 8.0 L of build space (200³ mm), 0.4× the 21.6 L average.
- Best at value: 10/10, against an average of 8.5.
- The catch: 200mm cube limits what you can print in one go.
Specs from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
By Shadman Rahman · Prices checked
The verdict
Buy the KP3S Pro V2. 7.2/10, #44 of 51 FDM printers.
Underrated. Linear rails and direct drive at this price is a spec sheet that should cost twice as much. The 200mm volume is the real limitation, not the hardware quality.
Why buy the KP3S Pro V2
- #1 of 51Joint best FDM printer for value10/10 vs 8.5/10 average
- #27 of 51Top 27 FDM printers for beginner-friendliness7/10 vs 7.4/10 average
- #38 of 51Top 38 FDM printers for reliability7/10 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.
KP3S Pro V2Kingroon · FDM
vsAverage51 FDM printers
| KP3S Pro V2 | Spec | Average of 51 |
|---|---|---|
| 8.0 L | Build volume | 21.6 L (wins) |
| 250 mm/s | Top speed | 476 mm/s (wins) |
| 0.05 mm (wins) | Finest layer | 0.054 mm |
| 6.5 kg | Weight | 14.7 kg |
Scores out of 10
| KP3S Pro V2 | Spec | Average of 51 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 (wins) | Value | 8.5 |
| 7 | Beginner | 7.4 (wins) |
| 7 | Print quality | 8.4 (wins) |
| 5 | Speed | 7.9 (wins) |
| 7 | Reliability | 8.1 (wins) |
| 7.2 | Overall | 8.1 (wins) |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 200 × 200 × 200 mmKP3S Pro V2
- 450 × 450 × 470 mmCR-M4, largest current FDM
What owners say
This is the budget printer the community sleeps on.
r/3Dprinting
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Linear rails at this price are genuinely unusual: this feature normally costs $300+
- +Direct drive handles TPU without the feeding nightmares of a Bowden setup
- +Compact footprint fits on a shelf without dedicating a full desk to it
Cons
- −200mm cube limits what you can print in one go
- −Kingroon's community is small: if something breaks, you're mostly solving it alone
- −Firmware is functional but hasn't had meaningful updates in a while
Full specs
| Build volume | 200 × 200 × 200 mm |
|---|---|
| Layer resolution | 0.05 to 0.35 mm |
| Top speed | 250 mm/s |
| Weight | 6.5 kg |
| Type | FDM (filament) |
Features
- Linear rails
- Direct drive
- Auto bed leveling
- PEI build plate
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.
In our guides (2)
Where the KP3S Pro V2 makes the cut, and what it beats.
Compare the KP3S Pro V2 with (4)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the build volume of the Kingroon KP3S Pro V2?
The Kingroon KP3S Pro V2 has a build volume of 200 x 200 x 200 mm.
Is the Kingroon KP3S Pro V2 good for beginners?
The Kingroon KP3S Pro V2 scores 7/10 for beginner-friendliness. It's a great choice for beginners.
What are the pros and cons of the Kingroon KP3S Pro V2?
Pros: Linear rails at this price are genuinely unusual: this feature normally costs $300+. Direct drive handles TPU without the feeding nightmares of a Bowden setup. Compact footprint fits on a shelf without dedicating a full desk to it. Cons: 200mm cube limits what you can print in one go. Kingroon's community is small: if something breaks, you're mostly solving it alone. Firmware is functional but hasn't had meaningful updates in a while.
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