Creality
Beginner
Creality Ender 3
The most popular budget 3D printer. Great value, huge community support, and endless upgrade possibilities.
$180-250
Typical Price Range
Key Specifications
220
X (mm)
220
Y (mm)
250
Z (mm)
0.4mm
Nozzle
Heated Bed
Yes
Max Hotend
260°C
Max Bed
100°C
Filament
1.75mm
Recommended Settings by Material
PLA
200°C
60°C bed
50 mm/s
PETG
235°C
70°C bed
40 mm/s
ABS
240°C
90°C bed
40 mm/s
About the Creality Ender 3
The most popular budget 3D printer. Great value, huge community support, and endless upgrade possibilities.
With a build volume of 220 x 220 x 250mm, the Creality Ender 3 offers a good-sized print area suitable for most hobby and prototyping needs.
The maximum hotend temperature of 260°C allows printing with standard materials including PLA, PETG, and ABS.
This printer is rated as Beginner level, making it an excellent choice for those new to 3D printing.
Pros
Affordable
Large community
Easy to upgrade
Good print quality
Cons
Requires assembly
Manual bed leveling
Loud stock fans
Quick Reference
| Type | FDM |
| Brand | Creality |
| Build Volume | 220×220×250 |
| Nozzle | 0.4mm |
| Max Hotend | 260°C |
| Max Bed | 100°C |
| Filament | 1.75mm |
| Level | Beginner |