Creality · 2024
Print cost on the Creality Ender 3 V3 KE
The Ender 3 V3 KE takes the V3 SE and adds stock Klipper firmware plus a larger touchscreen. Nominal 500 mm/s, 32-bit mainboard, accelerometer for input shaper. The entry point for Klipper without flashing the board yourself.
Specs
- Average power
- 160 W
- Useful life
- 18,000 h
- Build volume
- 220 × 220 × 240 mm
- Best for
- Beginners
Example calculation
For a 50 g part in PLA, 6 h print time and 8% failure rate. Currency follows your selection at the top.
- Filament$1.10
- Energy$0.17
- Amortization$0.17
- Failures (8%)$0.12
- Unit Cost$1.55
- Final Consumer Price (3× / 6% / 2%)$6.76
Filaments that print well on the Creality Ender 3 V3 KE
Every material the Creality Ender 3 V3 KE handles reliably, grouped by what makes it compatible. Click any to open the calculator with that filament selected.
Standard filaments
Everyday materials — the Creality Ender 3 V3 KE prints them stock without tuning or hardware mods.
Flexible filaments (direct drive)
Direct-drive extrusion on the Creality Ender 3 V3 KE gives flexible materials the control Bowden setups can't.