Creality Ender-3 V3 Neo vs Prusa Research Original Prusa MK4S

Specifications stated by the manufacturers, with sources. A value is marked as more favourable only when the data are comparable. Specifications with different values: 25 of 33.

Creality Ender-3 V3 Neo detailsPrusa Research Original Prusa MK4S details

↑ Green: more favorable for the stated criterion. ↓ Amber: less favorable. Indicators compare documented values with matching technology and stated conditions; they do not identify an overall winner. Missing data, equal values and features without a clear advantage stay neutral. Claimed speed and pixel size do not guarantee actual speed or print quality.

Technical specifications comparison
Specification Creality Ender-3 V3 NeoPrusa Research Original Prusa MK4S
Technology FDM FDM
Build area shape Rectangular Rectangular
Build area X

More build space

220 mm ↓ Less favorable 250 mm ↑ More favorable
Build area Y

More build space

220 mm ↑ More favorable 210 mm ↓ Less favorable
Build area Z 220 mm 220 mm
Build volume

More build volume

10.648 L ↓ Less favorable

Calculated from nominal X × Y × Z dimensions.

11.55 L ↑ More favorable

Calculated from nominal X × Y × Z dimensions.

Installed toolheads / extruders Not documented 1
Extruder type Direct drive Direct drive
Filament diameter 1.75 mm 1.75 mm
Standard nozzle 0.4 mm 0.4 mm
Nozzle material Not documented Brass CHT high-flow
Build plate Epoxy resin build plate Removable magnetic PEI spring steel
Maximum hotend temperature

More temperature headroom

300 °C ↑ More favorable 290 °C ↓ Less favorable
Maximum bed temperature

More temperature headroom

100 °C ↓ Less favorable 120 °C ↑ More favorable
Advertised maximum print speed 500 mm/s Not documented
Maximum acceleration 8,000 mm/s² Not documented
Minimum layer thickness 0.08 mm 0.05 mm
Maximum layer thickness 0.35 mm 0.3 mm
Multicolor system CFS nano (Combo) MMU3

Optional accessory.

Colors with documented configuration 4

With the CFS nano multi-color module, included in the Combo.

5

With optional MMU3.

Automatic leveling Yes Yes
Filament runout sensor Not documented Yes
Power loss recovery Yes Yes
Camera Built in Not documented
Control display diagonal 2.85 in 3.5 in
Connectivity USB, Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz Not documented
Listed slicers Creality Print PrusaSlicer
Manufacturer-listed materials PLA, PETG, TPU 90A, ABS, ASA

ABS and ASA: the manufacturer recommends an enclosure.

Not documented
Machine width

Smaller footprint

498 mm ↑ More favorable 500 mm ↓ Less favorable
Machine depth

Smaller footprint

370 mm ↑ More favorable 550 mm ↓ Less favorable
Machine height

Smaller footprint

471 mm ↓ Less favorable 400 mm ↑ More favorable
Net weight 7.7 kg

Printer alone; the Combo with CFS nano weighs 9.54 kg.

7 kg
Rated power 850 W Not documented

Technical sources

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