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Model	Ender 3  [BUY Ender 3]	LK4	SV04 IDEX  [BUY SV04 IDEX]
Estimated price	$210,00	$200,00	$259,00
Fabricante	Creality 3D	Longer 3D	Sovol
Release Year	2018	2019	2021
Print Volume [mm]	220x220x250	220x220x250	300x300x400
Printer Size [mm]	440x440x465	402x425x505	653x625x803
Weight [kg]	6,62	7,8	15
Power Loss Recovery	NO	YES	YES
Enclosed printer	NO	NO	NO
Bed Leveling	Manual	Manual com Assistência	Autimático
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	260
Maximum Bed Temperature [°C]	110	100	100
Maximum printing speed [mm/s]	180	120	120
Filament holder	YES	YES	YES
Camera for supervision	NO	NO	NO
Recommended filaments	PLA, TPU, ABS, PETG	PLA, TPU, ABS, PETG	PLA, TPU, TPE, HIPS, ABS, PETG, WOOD, PC, PA, PVA, ASA
Recommended slicers	Cura, Simplify, Slic3r	Cura, Simplify, Slic3r	Cura, Prusa Slicer, Orca
Maximum Resolution [mm]	0,1	0,1	0,01
Processor	8 bits	8 bits
Display	Mono	Touchscreen TFT 2,8''	Touchscreen 4,3''
Power Supply	24V / 270W	12V / 360W	500 W
Connectivity	SD / USB	SD / USB	SD
Operating systems	Windows, Mac, Linux	Windows, Mac, Linux
Date of registration in the system	2021-04-13	2021-04-15	2024-11-06
Release date	2018	2019	2021
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.	The Longer LK4 is a versatile 3D printer capable of working with a wide range of filaments, such as PLA, ABS, TPU, copper, wood and carbon fiber, thanks to its 0.4mm nozzle and heated bed up to 110°C. With a printing accuracy of between 0.05-0.4mm, it stands out for its solid construction with an aluminum frame, weighing around 7kg, and a robust 24V and 15A power supply. The kit includes an Allen key, a 7/10 key, a microSD card with USB adapter, a spatula, cable ties, a power cable, 5m of filament and a spare filament end sensor. Assembly is simplified, with around 90% of the equipment pre-assembled, and detailed instructions assist in the process. Special features include print recovery after power failure, a filament end sensor, a super-adhesive printing surface and an intuitive color touchscreen display. The design features smooth profiles for easy assembly, and the position of the filament holder optimizes the filament path to the extruder. The LK4 is a solid choice for 3D printing enthusiasts looking for quality and versatility.	The Sovol SV04 IDEX offers 3D printing with independent dual extruders (IDEX), enabling simultaneous multi-color or multi-material printing without filament waste. It features a 300 x 300 x 400 mm build volume, automatic bed leveling, and Titan direct extruders, ideal for flexible materials. Equipped with a flexible magnetic plate, filament run-out sensor, print recovery, and purge buckets for idle filament, it stands out as a versatile and practical option.
Support for multiple colors and materials (AMS and CFS)	NO	NO	NO
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Cost-benefit	6 / 10	7 / 10	7 / 10
Hardware	0.5 / 10	2 / 10	2.8 / 10
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Print volume	3 / 10	3 / 10	4 / 10
Performance	1 / 10	1 / 10	1 / 10
	[BUY Ender 3]		[BUY SV04 IDEX]

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