Ender-3 V3 KE vs Ender-5 Max

Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)

Parameter
Creality Ender-3 V3 KE Ender-3 V3 KE Creality F2 · Intermediate
Creality Ender-5 Max Ender-5 Max Creality F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year 2023 2024
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) 299 € ~400–500 €
Price updated on 06/2026
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 43.3 × 36.6 × 49 cm 46.18 × 43.48 × 52.58 cm
Weight (kg) 7.8 kg 18 kg
Work area (mm) 220 × 220 mm 400 × 400 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 240 mm 400 mm
Power (W) 350 W 350 W
Voltage (V) 240 V
Maximum speed 500 mm/s 700 mm/s
Declared precision 0.1 ±mm 0.1 ±mm
Category specs
Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) 220 mm 400 mm
Build height Z (mm) 240 mm 400 mm
Kinematics cartesian corexy
Max nozzle temperature (°C) 300 °C 300 °C
Max bed temperature (°C) 100 °C 110 °C
Max print speed (mm/s) 500 mm/s 700 mm/s
Enclosed chamber False false
Filament sensor True true
Auto bed leveling mesh mesh
Standard nozzle diameter (mm) 0.4 mm 0.4 mm
Multi-extruder False false
Native Klipper True true
Input shaper True true
Multicolor printing False false
Multicolor requires accessory False
Max colors 1 1
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No
Software notes Powered by Creality OS (based on Klipper), it supports LAN and cloud control via the Creality Print app. It remains compatible with major third-party slicers like Cura and PrusaSlicer. Klipper-based firmware with a 4.3" colour touchscreen. Compatible with Creality Print, Orca Slicer and PrusaSlicer; remote monitoring via the Creality Cloud app is optional.

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