Creality Ender 3 V3 SE: specs and print cost for a budget start
FDMBuild volume: 220 × 220 × 250 mmPower draw: up to 350 W rated (peak draw while heating the bed)
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Brand overview →The Ender 3 V3 SE is the most affordable model in the refreshed Ender 3 V3 line, with automatic bed leveling and auto Z-calibration on a classic open frame.
Key specs
- Build volume: 220 × 220 × 250 mm — the standard for an entry-level desktop FDM printer.
- Speed: up to 250 mm/s (typical printing range 180–250 mm/s).
- Extruder: Sprite — works with PLA, PETG, flexible TPU; the open frame limits stable ABS/ASA printing.
- Power draw: 350 W rated maximum, occurring during peak bed heat-up; steady-state printing draw is noticeably below the peak.
Who it suits
- Starting a shop, or testing demand, with minimal equipment investment.
- Printing PLA/PETG parts without large batches of engineering plastics.
What to watch for in cost calculation
350 W is the power supply's rated maximum, not typical printing draw — budgeting it as a constant for hourly print cost noticeably overstates the electricity bill. For an accurate calculation, check an actual meter reading on your specific unit.
Sources: Creality Ender-3 V3 SE — official page, Do 3D Printers Use A Lot of Electricity — Creality Blog.