Setup TimeTime to get to first print
15 minutes
10 minutes
Auto Bed LevelingRemoves 80% of print issues and manual leveling
Yes
Yes
MatterManifest CompatibleReady for print files from Catalog and AutoSlicer
Yes
No
Build VolumeLarger build volume = bigger prints
300 × 300 × 300 mm
250 × 220 × 270 mm
Max Nozzle TemperatureHigher temperature = more material options
300°C
290°C
Max Bed TemperatureHigher bed temperature = better adhesion
110°C
120°C
Max Print SpeedFastest the printer is able to move
150 mm/s
500 mm/s
Average Print SpeedGeneral printing speed = prints take less time
100 mm/s
200 mm/s
PLA PlasticBasic plastic, most color options, best for beginners
Yes
Yes
PETGStronger than PLA, good for functional parts
Yes
Yes
TPUFlexible rubber-like material
Yes
Yes
ABSStrong and heat resistant, needs enclosure
No
Yes
ASAUV resistant, good for outdoor parts
No
Yes
NylonVery strong, needs high temperatures
No
Yes
Direct DriveFiner filament control, improves overall printing quality
Yes
Yes
Filament SensorPrevents print from continuing when filament runs out
Yes
Yes
WiFi PrintingStart prints from your computer
No
Yes
EnclosedSealed environment for better temperature control, fumes and noise reduction
No
Yes
Multi-MaterialPrint with multiple colors/materials
MMU3 (Multi Material Unit)

CameraMonitor prints remotely
No
No
DesignCoreXY = faster, Bed Slinger = simpler, Delta = tall prints
Bedslinger
CoreXY
Max Printing AccelerationHigher acceleration = faster printing
1500 mm/s²
20000 mm/s²
Print Bed SurfaceSurface type affects print adhesion
PEI
PEI
EcosystemOpen ecosystems work with 3rd party software and parts for easier maintenance
Open Source
Open Source
SeriesHigher series usually means newer/better features
Ender 3
CORE
Release DateWhen the printer was first released
March 2022
November 2024
PriceThe retail price of the printer
$499
$1199