Are you in the market for a top-notch 3D printer that combines innovative technology with user-friendly features?
Look no further than the Creality Ender-3 V3.
This cutting-edge device isn’t just any 3D printer; it’s a game-changer. Packed with a sturdy aerospace aluminium alloy frame, a responsive HD touchscreen, and advanced features like dynamic cooling fans and a robust direct drive extruder, the Ender-3 V3 is designed to deliver exceptional print quality and reliability.
Whether you’re a seasoned 3D printing enthusiast or a beginner looking to dive into the world of 3D printing, the Ender-3 V3 offers a seamless and high-speed printing experience.
So, let’s explore what makes this 3D printer a must-have for creators everywhere.
Creality Ender-3 V3 Review – Design and Functionality
The product featured in our Creality Ender-3 V3 Review is a CoreXZ 3D printer. The company implemented cutting-edge innovations on this 3D printer to offer better printing experiences.
This 3D printer consists of only four main parts. These include the base, X and Z gantry, the touchscreen panel, and the filament spool holder.
The Ender-3 V3 uses the same print head on the K1 and K1 Max. It has a more solid frame since the gantry and base use ADC12 aerospace aluminium alloy. This material offers impressive mechanical strength, making it durable and allowing the 3D printer to withstand printing for many years.
Aside from durability, the Ender-3 V3 keeps its look elegant with minor curves that soften its edges and corners.
Creality equipped this 3D printer with a 32-bit mainboard, which runs Creality OS. It also has onboard WiFi, allowing you to connect to a WiFi network and print directly from your slicer software. You can also send print jobs to the slicer software from Creality Cloud.
X and Z Axis Structure
The Ender 3-V3 features rigged X and Z axes, allowing two high-torque motors to operate simultaneously. As a result, it responds quickly and performs at high speeds.
With its precise linear rods and timing belts, the Z-axis can have a more accurate position to reduce Z-banding. This feature lets the Ender-3 V3 deliver higher-quality prints. Furthermore, the XZ timing belts of this 3D printer are tensioned automatically to prevent belt slipping and hamming.
HD Touchscreen
The Ender-3 V3 has a 10.9cm touchscreen that delivers quick and seamless touch response. It has HD resolution for displaying levelling processes, temperatures, and model previews. You can use motion graphics for a vivid view of your prints.
This HD touchscreen improved our user experience while testing the product for this Creality Ender-3 V3 Review. Navigating the interface and managing our prints from the touchscreen was more convenient with this high-quality touchscreen. The UI also resembles the touchscreen of the K1 3D printer.
Two Printhead Fans With Dynamic Balancing
The Ender-3 V3 features two fans on its printhead. One is in front, while the other is at the back. These fans rapidly and evenly cool the freshly printed section to prevent warping, stringing, and other printing errors.
The front part and hotend cooling fans have a dynamic balance due to accurate weight adjustment. These parts have less chance of wobbling and vibrating, resulting in minimised ghosting and ringing.
The fans worked efficiently in cooling our prints. As a result, we made high-quality prints during our product tests for this Creality Ender-3 V3 Review.
Robust Direct Drive Extruder
The direct drive extruder of the Ender-3 V3 delivers 1.75mm filament through a 0.4mm nozzle. It consists of robust parts to ensure safer and more stabilised printing.
The bolster side spring provides a more secure grip on the extruding gears. In addition, it has a ball plunger to lock the level in place and grip the filament without loosening.
The powder metallurgy lever is difficult to deform and maintains extrusion force. Also, the extruder has a ceramic heater core to heat the heater to 300°C. It can print PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, and carbon fibre-reinforced PETG or PLA.
Quick Swap Tri-Metal Nozzle
The durable steel-tipped copper nozzle of the Ender-3 V3 incorporates titanium alloy heat break. This material prevents the creeping and spreading of heat. The nozzle design also allows easy swapping.
Aside from titanium alloy, it uses copper alloy for quick heat dissipation and filament melting. Plus, the hardened steel material is more durable and resistant to wear.
The well-designed nozzle of this product contributed to producing high-quality prints during our tests for this Creality Ender-3 V3 Review.
Flexible Textured PEI Plate
The PEI coating of the build plate provides adequate adhesion for printed models, regardless of the material used. It also has a spring steel base that allows quick and easy release of models with a slight bend.
60W Hotend Heater, Delivering Full Power
The hotend of the Ender-3 V3 has a ceramic heater core that can reach up to 300°C. It can print PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, and carbon fibre-reinforced PETG or PLA.
Creality Ender-3 V3 Specifications
- Build Volume: 220 x 220 x 250mm
- Input Shaping: Yes (G-sensor included)
- Product Dimensions: 358 x 374 x 498mm
- Leveling Mode: Auto Leveling
- Package Dimensions: 541 x 418 x 245mm
- Display Screen: 4.3″ HD color touch screen
- Net Weight: 7.83kg
- Mainboard: 32-bit
- Printing Speed: ≤600mm/s
- Connectivity: WiFi
- Acceleration: ≤20000mm/s²
- Printable File Format: G-code
- Printing Accuracy: ±0.2mm
- Power Loss Recovery: Yes
- Layer Height: 0.1-0.35mm
- Runout Sensor: Yes
- Filament Diameter: 1.75mm
- AI Camera: Optional
- File Transfer: USB drive / WLAN / Creality Cloud
- Rated Voltage: 100-120V~, 200-240V~, 50/60Hz
- Nozzle Diameter: 0.4mm
- Rated Power: 350W
- Build Surface: PEI flexible build plate
- Slicing Software: Creality Print
- Nozzle Kit: Quick-swap nozzle (hardened steel tip) integrated with heatbreak
- File Formats for Slicing: STL, OBJ, 3MF
- Extruder: New high-speed direct drive extruder
- Supported Filaments: PLA, TPU, PETG, ABS, PLA-CF, PETG-CF, CR-carbon
- Nozzle Temperature: ≤300°C
- Heatbed Temperature: ≤110°C
Hands-on with the Creality Ender-3 V3
The quick setup process is one of the things we want to highlight in this Creality Ender-3 V3 Review. The company ships it in pre-assembled modules, so putting its parts together only took 10 minutes.
All you have to do is secure the gantry to the base with bolts and plug the cables. After snapping the screen and spool holder onto the 3D printer, you can begin with its self-checks.
The Ender-3 V3 performs self-levelling, input shaping or vibration compensation, and self-balancing checks, making it highly convenient. It also does automatic calibration to make it ready for printing. You will no longer need to pull a piece of paper or turn screws.
You must set the appropriate input voltage switch before setting up the Ender-3 V3. You cannot access the switch once you assemble the gantry onto the base.
Creality OS
Creality OS is the firmware of the Ender-3 V3 that provides access to many advanced functions. These include linear advance and input shaping.
Aside from using various functions and maximising the 3D printer, you can join the open-source community. It is a platform where 3D printing enthusiasts communicate, share projects, and provide tips.
Creality Print
Creality Print is a practical and user-friendly FDM slicing software. This app allows remote controlling, monitoring, and managing your 3D printer.
We used this software during product tests for this Creality Ender-3 V3 Review and enjoyed its convenience.
Aside from slicing files and designs for 3D printing, it offers various features. These include optimal retraction, intelligent cooling, etc.
Creality Cloud
Creality Cloud is a convenient, all-in-one platform for your 3D printing needs. It has a 3D model library and an online community. Also, it is a cloud storage solution where you can slice, print, and monitor prints directly.
Performance and Test Prints
When it comes to performance, the Creality Ender-3 V3 is nothing short of impressive. This printer is designed to zip through print jobs at lightning speeds, hitting a default of 300mm/s and effortlessly pushing up to 600mm/s with certain filaments like the Creality Hyper PLA.
But speed is nothing without quality, right? Thankfully, the Ender-3 V3 excels here too. The Ender-3 V3’s advanced input shaping feature ensures your prints are smooth and precise, free from annoying artefacts like ringing or wall gaps.
During our hands-on testing, we threw all sorts of challenges at this printer—complex models, intricate designs, you name it. And the Ender-3 V3 handled them all with ease. The results were consistently flawless, thanks to its precise X and Z-axis structures and robust direct drive extruder. These features work together like a well-rehearsed symphony, ensuring every print is a masterpiece.
Even the little details make a big difference. The dual fans on the printhead, for example, cool freshly printed sections rapidly and evenly, much like a gentle breeze cooling a hot summer day. This prevents common issues like warping and stringing, so your prints look exactly as you envisioned.
All in all, the Ender-3 V3’s performance is a testament to Creality’s commitment to quality and innovation. It’s not just about getting the job done; it’s about doing it better, faster, and more reliably than ever before. If you’re serious about 3D printing, the Ender-3 V3 is a powerhouse you’ll want in your corner.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Creality Ender-3 V3 is a remarkable blend of speed, precision, and user-friendly features that make it a standout choice in the world of 3D printing.
From its robust aluminium alloy frame to its innovative cooling systems and advanced firmware, every aspect of this printer has been designed with the user in mind.
Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a newcomer to the 3D printing scene, the Ender-3 V3 offers an exceptional printing experience that is both fast and reliable.
The easy assembly process, coupled with the intuitive Creality OS and versatile slicing software, ensures that you can get up and running in no time, focusing on what truly matters—bringing your creations to life.
The performance of the Ender-3 V3, with its ability to produce high-quality prints at impressive speeds, sets a new benchmark for what a 3D printer can achieve.
Overall, the Creality Ender-3 V3 is not just a tool; it’s a gateway to limitless creativity. Its combination of durability, efficiency, and ease of use makes it an invaluable addition to any maker’s toolkit. If you’re looking for a 3D printer that delivers on all fronts, the Ender-3 V3 is undoubtedly a worthy investment. So, go ahead and explore the endless possibilities it offers—you won’t be disappointed.
Visit the official product page of Creality for more information about the Ender-3 V3.
