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Ender-3 V3 SE 3D Printer
Creality · Released January 1, 2023

Ender-3 V3 SE 3D Printer

Creality's Ender 3 V3 SE is a cheap, easy beginner printer.

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—/10What the pros sayPendingExpert consensus · Verified Oct 8, 2026See score breakdown ↓
Buying call

Buy the Ender 3 V3 SE if you want the cheapest easy way into 3D printing: early reviews praised its low price, easy assembly, excellent auto bed leveling, direct-drive extruder and reliable performance. Skip it if you want conveniences, because there's no touchscreen, filament run-out sensor or camera.

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Key specs
Build volume
220 x 220 x 250 mm
Max nozzle temperature
260°C
Max print speed
250 mm/s
Supported materials
PLA, PETG, TPU
Highlights

Specs that matter

Body
Weight
17.2 lb (7.8 kg)
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Weight17.2 lb (7.8 kg)
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Buy the Ender 3 V3 SE if you want the cheapest easy way into 3D printing: early reviews praised its low price, easy assembly, excellent auto bed leveling, direct-drive extruder and reliable performance. Skip it if you want conveniences, because there's no touchscreen, filament run-out sensor or camera.

Best for

First-time printers on a tight budget.

Not for

Anyone who wants a touchscreen or camera.

Main strengthVery affordable
Main weaknessNo touchscreen
Reasons to buy
Very affordable
Easy assembly
Excellent auto bed leveling
Reasons to avoid
No touchscreen
No run-out sensor
No camera
Measured view—/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
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Product data

Full specifications

59 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Verified Oct 8, 2026. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Build

Technology
FDM/FFF
Build volume
220 x 220 x 250 mm
Build width (X)
8.66 in (22 cm)
Build depth (Y)
8.66 in (22 cm)
Build height (Z)
9.84 in (25 cm)

Extruder & Hotend

Max nozzle temperature
260°C
Nozzle diameter
0.02 in (0.4 mm)
Extruder type
Sprite Direct Drive

Speed & Quality

Max print speed
250 mm/s
Layer height
0.1-0.35mm

Heated Bed

Max bed temperature
100
Auto bed leveling
Yes (CR Touch)

Enclosure

Enclosed
No

Motion

Motion system
Cartesian Bedslinger

Materials

Supported materials
PLA, PETG, TPU
Filament diameter
0.07 in (1.8 mm)
Filament runout sensor
√

Safety & Convenience

Power loss recovery
√

Connectivity

USB
Yes

Software

Slicer support
Creality Print, Cura, OrcaSlicer

Physical

Dimensions
358\*374\*498mm
Power
350W

Launch

Release date
2023
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