Compare Ender 3 vs LK4 X vs K1C
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| Model | Ender 3[BUY Ender 3] |
LK4 X |
K1C[BUY K1C] |
| Printing Material | Filament | Filament | Filament |
| Estimated price | $210,00 | $299,00 | $449,00 |
| Fabricante | Creality 3D | Longer 3D | Creality 3D |
| Release Year | 2018 | 2022 | 2024 |
| Print Volume [mm] | 220x220x250 | 220x220x250 | 220x220x250 |
| Printer Size [mm] | 440x440x465 | 465x485x615 | 355x355x480 |
| Weight [kg] | 6,62 | 9,8 | 12,4 |
| Power Loss Recovery | NO | YES | YES |
| Enclosed printer | NO | NO | NO |
| Bed Leveling | Manual | Automatic | Automatic |
| Filament End Sensor | NO | YES | YES |
| Bed type | Heated | Heated | Heated |
| Power supply system | Bowden | Bowden | Direct Drive |
| Standard nozzle | 0,4 | 0,4 | 0,4 |
| Maximum Nozzle Temperature [°C] | 255 | 250 | 300 |
| Maximum Bed Temperature [°C] | 110 | 100 | 120 |
| Maximum printing speed [mm/s] | 180 | 120 | 600 |
| Filament holder | YES | YES | YES |
| Camera for supervision | NO | NO | YES |
| Recommended filaments | PLA, TPU, ABS, PETG | PLA, TPU, ABS, PETG | ABS, PLA, PETG, PET, TPU, PA, ABS, ASA, PC, PLA-CF, PA-CF, PET-CF |
| Recommended slicers | Cura, Simplify, Slic3r | Cura, Simplify, Slic3r | Creality Print; Cura, Simplify3D e PrusaSlicer |
| Maximum Resolution [mm] | 0,1 | 0,1 | 0,1 |
| Processor | 8 bits | 8 bits | |
| Display | Mono | Touchscreen TFT 4,3'' | Display touchscreen 4,3'' |
| Power Supply | 24V / 270W | 12V / 320W | 110/220V / 350W |
| Connectivity | SD / USB | SD / USB | Ethernet / USB / Wi-Fi |
| Operating systems | Windows, Mac, Linux | Windows, Mac, Linux | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Date of registration in the system | 2021-04-13 | 2021-04-15 | 2024-05-16 |
| Release date | 2018 | 2022 | 2024 |
| Extra features | The Ender 3 V1 is a DIY assembly 3D printer, a sales leader since 2017, standing out for its cost-benefit. With a wide printing capacity, it has a CNC machined structure for precision and stability. It offers high-precision prints with low noise, thanks to its innovative V-profile and pulleys. It has a self-adhesive magnetic platform for easy removal of models and excellent adhesion. The Ender 3 heats up quickly, reaching 100°C in 5 minutes, ideal for agile prints. It includes protection against power failures, allowing you to resume printing after interruptions, saving time and material. | Longer LK4 X offers intelligent 16-point auto-leveling and dual direct-gear extruders for precise filament control, compatible with multiple materials. It features an ultra-quiet 32-bit motherboard and open-source firmware, promoting creative freedom. Its PEI film platform ensures strong adhesion and easy model removal. Includes resume printing functions and filament out-of-stock protection. Assembly is simple, with 95% pre-assembled. It has a 4.3-inch touch screen, dual fan kit, low power consumption, manual belt tensioners and improved Teflon tube. | The Creality K1C is a fully enclosed CoreXY 3D printer featuring an all-metal extruder, tri-metal Unicorn nozzle for abrasive materials, automatic bed leveling with nozzle cleaning, AI-assisted failure detection, built-in camera for timelapse, enhanced cooling system, root access to Klipper firmware, and compatibility with PLA-CF, PA-CF, PET-CF, TPU, ABS, and more. |
| Support for multiple colors and materials (AMS and CFS) | NO | NO | NO |
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| Cost-benefit | 6 / 10 | 7 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Hardware | 0.5 / 10 | 2.4 / 10 | 4.8 / 10 |
| Screen | . | . | . |
| Print volume | 3 / 10 | 3 / 10 | 3 / 10 |
| Performance | 1 / 10 | 1 / 10 | 5 / 10 |
| [BUY Ender 3] | [BUY K1C] |
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