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CREALITY Ender 3 V3 SE

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CREALITY Ender 3 V3 SE
CREALITY Ender 3 V3 SE
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RankOlder modelBest 3D Printers
Ranking Net Score+42+42 from reviews0 from votes
Sources1717 positive · 11 negative
Priced at$189.00

Released Aug 2023

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Older model in Best 3D Printers
Priced at$189.00

Released Aug 2023

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+42Ranking net score+42 from reviews and discussions0 from votes on BettaScore17 sources

The Creality Ender-3 V3 SE is a high-speed, entry-level 3D printer with 250mm/s max speed, CR Touch auto bed leveling, and a direct drive extruder, offering easy assembly and reliable print quality.

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Total +42 pts

Net positive 4

Net zero 1

Net negative 3

Sentiment
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YouTube
  • Print Quality+5 pts

    ensuring stable and accurate prints especially for taller models

  • Setup & Ease of Use+5 pts

    3D printers it's ease of assembly

ensuring stable and accurate prints especially for taller models 3D printers it's ease of assembly
YouTube
  • Print Quality+5 pts

    the print accuracy is pretty spot-on and the print quality is not bad as well

  • Build Plate & Leveling+5 pts

    using the flexible plate on this it's really easy to get off

the print accuracy is pretty spot-on and the print quality is not bad as well using the flexible plate on this it's really easy to get off
Redditdiscussion

Honest Review Ng Ender 3 V3 Se 3d Printer After 1

  • Reliability-1 pts

    I've also run into some issues like bed leveling, nozzle clogs, and filament problems

  • Build Plate & Leveling-1 pts

    I've also run into some issues like bed leveling, nozzle clogs, and filament problems

  • Setup & Ease of Use+1 pts

    The Ender 3 V3 SE is worth it for beginners or even those with zero 3D printing knowledge. Cheapest plug n play so perfect for learning 3D printing

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I've also run into some issues like bed leveling, nozzle clogs, and filament problems I've also run into some issues like bed leveling, nozzle clogs, and filament problems The Ender 3 V3 SE is worth it for beginners or even those with zero 3D printing knowledge. Cheapest plug n play so perfect for learning 3D printing
Redditdiscussion

3d Printer Hang Z Offset Freeze Screen With No

  • Reliability-1 pts

    Hey everyone! I could use some assistance with my Ender 3 V3 SE. Here's what went down: I relocated my printer to a different room. Upon powering it on, the screen got stuck/frozen on the Z offset screen without showing any error whatsoever. After a while, I began to think the X axis stepper motor might be the culprit. I cautiously took the X axis stepper motor off the printer with an L shaped Allen key. Once it was off, I attempted to spin the motor shaft manually with my hands and fingers, but it was super stiff and wouldn't turn smoothly. So I grabbed pliers to force it and rotate the shaft — right then I heard a "TUKK" noise. Following that, the motor shaft began spinning without resistance. I put the motor back on the printer and powered it up — to my surprise, the display got past the Z offset screen without issue and auto bed leveling finished like normal! Now the problem: When I move the printhead by hand along the X axis — at one particular spot it feels like a speed bump. Like a tiny bump or drag only at that exact location. While printing, though, it's currently operating okay. Stuff I've already inspected: ✅ Belt tension — seems okay ✅ Every cable connection — solid ✅ Any physical harm — can't see anything ✅ Printer is functioning right now during prints Things I want to know: :Why did the display get stuck at the Z offset screen? :Did I mess up the motor inside with that TUKK noise? :What's making the bump at that one spot on the X axis? :Do I need to grease the X axis rod? :Is it time to swap out the motor? About my printer: :Printer: Creality Ender 3 V3 SE :Where: India :Skill level: Newbie Thanks for any guidance! Appreciate it! 🙏

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Hey everyone! I could use some assistance with my Ender 3 V3 SE. Here's what went down: I relocated my printer to a different room. Upon powering it on, the screen got stuck/frozen on the Z offset screen without showing any error whatsoever. After a while, I began to think the X axis stepper motor might be the culprit. I cautiously took the X axis stepper motor off the printer with an L shaped Allen key. Once it was off, I attempted to spin the motor shaft manually with my hands and fingers, but it was super stiff and wouldn't turn smoothly. So I grabbed pliers to force it and rotate the shaft — right then I heard a "TUKK" noise. Following that, the motor shaft began spinning without resistance. I put the motor back on the printer and powered it up — to my surprise, the display got past the Z offset screen without issue and auto bed leveling finished like normal! Now the problem: When I move the printhead by hand along the X axis — at one particular spot it feels like a speed bump. Like a tiny bump or drag only at that exact location. While printing, though, it's currently operating okay. Stuff I've already inspected: ✅ Belt tension — seems okay ✅ Every cable connection — solid ✅ Any physical harm — can't see anything ✅ Printer is functioning right now during prints Things I want to know: :Why did the display get stuck at the Z offset screen? :Did I mess up the motor inside with that TUKK noise? :What's making the bump at that one spot on the X axis? :Do I need to grease the X axis rod? :Is it time to swap out the motor? About my printer: :Printer: Creality Ender 3 V3 SE :Where: India :Skill level: Newbie Thanks for any guidance! Appreciate it! 🙏
Redditdiscussion

Creality Ender3 V3 Se Fan Upgrade Replace 20mm

  • Noise & Fumes-1 pts

    It quiets down the unit considerably. The PSU is by far the most annoying sound after the hotend.

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It quiets down the unit considerably. The PSU is by far the most annoying sound after the hotend.
Redditdiscussion

Creality Ender3 V3 Se Fan Upgrade Replace 20mm

  • Noise & Fumes-1 pts

    the default fan is annoying and I will definitely want to upgrade it soon!

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the default fan is annoying and I will definitely want to upgrade it soon!
YouTube
  • Build Quality & Safety+5 pts

    this base is really nice uh it's all one solid piece

this base is really nice uh it's all one solid piece
YouTube
  • Build Quality & Safety-5 pts

    All that rattling and those sympathetic vibrations feeding back into the frame, definitely not helping print quality.

All that rattling and those sympathetic vibrations feeding back into the frame, definitely not helping print quality.
Redditdiscussion

Beginner Looking For Advice Creality Ender 3 V3

  • Print Quality+1 pts

    Quality is comparable at default settings.

  • Speed+1 pts

    if you want speed go for the SE.

  • Setup & Ease of Use+1 pts

    As I run both printers, and have lots of hours on both I can say they are both very easy to use out of the box.

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Quality is comparable at default settings. if you want speed go for the SE. As I run both printers, and have lots of hours on both I can say they are both very easy to use out of the box.
YouTube
  • Print Quality+5 pts

    the quality is decent the surface is clean there's no ghosting or ringing

  • Speed+5 pts

    it still prints faster than regular Marlin like the under 3s one

the quality is decent the surface is clean there's no ghosting or ringing it still prints faster than regular Marlin like the under 3s one
YouTube
  • Build Plate & Leveling+5 pts

    the automatic mesh bed leveling and automatic Z offset have worked well

  • Setup & Ease of Use+5 pts

    I like the easy assembly process

  • Print Quality+5 pts

    Not every print is perfect, but it does do a pretty good job of printing.

  • Reliability-5 pts

    Not every print is perfect

Not every print is perfect, but it does do a pretty good job of printing. Not every print is perfect the automatic mesh bed leveling and automatic Z offset have worked well I like the easy assembly process
YouTube
  • Print Quality+5 pts

    so the print quality isn't that bad at

so the print quality isn't that bad at
YouTube
  • Build Plate & Leveling+5 pts

    this printer is all auto bed leveling using the CR touch probe gone are the days of messing with leveling nuts and springs

  • Setup & Ease of Use+5 pts

    assembly was pretty quick and painless

this printer is all auto bed leveling using the CR touch probe gone are the days of messing with leveling nuts and springs assembly was pretty quick and painless
YouTube
  • Software & Connectivity-5 pts

    we will be updating the firmware through old school rather outdated methods using a memory card

we will be updating the firmware through old school rather outdated methods using a memory card
Redditdiscussion

Creality Ender3 V3 Se Fan Upgrade Replace 20mm

  • Noise & Fumes-1 pts

    the hotend fan on my E3 V3 SE just unexpectedly started making a loud whining sound

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the hotend fan on my E3 V3 SE just unexpectedly started making a loud whining sound
Redditdiscussion

Creality Ender3 V3 Se Fan Upgrade Replace 20mm

  • Noise & Fumes-1 pts

    The stock 20mm Hot End Fan is pretty damn loud.

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The stock 20mm Hot End Fan is pretty damn loud.
YouTube
  • Noise & Fumes-5 pts

    I am complaining about the beeping anytime you make a selection on this machine it makes a loud beep

I am complaining about the beeping anytime you make a selection on this machine it makes a loud beep

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