{"id":14051,"date":"2023-04-06T15:24:20","date_gmt":"2023-04-06T15:24:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/the3dsourced.wpengine.com\/?p=14051"},"modified":"2023-05-10T11:07:31","modified_gmt":"2023-05-10T11:07:31","slug":"prusa-mini-vs-creality-ender-3-pro-v2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/prusa-mini-vs-creality-ender-3-pro-v2\/","title":{"rendered":"Prusa MINI vs Creality Ender 3 (Pro\/V2): Which is Best?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Prusa MINI vs Creality Ender 3 \/ Pro \/ V2? Which one is <em>the<\/em> best? Decisions, decisions, decisions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prusa3d.com\/product\/original-prusa-mini-semi-assembled-3d-printer-4\/#a_aid=3dsourced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"38134\">Prusa MINI<\/a> is generally considered to be the more advanced and reliable printer, suitable for intermediate to advanced users, while the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/creality-ender-3-3d-printer-sale-best-budget-3d-printers\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/creality-ender-3-3d-printer-sale-best-budget-3d-printers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"38135\" data-lasso-name=\"Creality Ender 3 3D Printer\">Ender 3<\/a> is a popular budget option, suitable for beginners with plenty of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/ender-3-upgrades\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"10473\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"38136\">upgrade potential<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They&#8217;re the two most popular choices &#8211; but you may also choose to opt for the larger <a data-lasso-id=\"38137\" data-lasso-name=\"Creality Ender 3 V2 3D Printer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/creality-ender-3-v2-official-store-ender-series-3d-printer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">Ender 3 V2<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/creality-ender-3s1-pro-sprite-direct-drive-cr-touch-auto-level-3d-printer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"40785\" data-lasso-name=\"Creality Ender-3 S1 Pro\">Pro<\/a> if you need more build volume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, I&#8217;ll compare all four candidates for the ultimate budget royalty head-to-head based on my hands-on experience to help you make a confident choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ll discuss the differences across all the key metrics &#8211; ease of use, print quality, value for money, and everything else you need to know<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Does the diminutive Prusa MINI have enough printing pep to loosen the proven Ender 3&#8217;s firm grip on the entry-level 3D printing market? Let&#8217;s find out.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9d368535\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-8417c1d5\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-066a7b22\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-066a7b22\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-5c0879eb gb-headline-text\">OUT-OF-THE-BOX PICK<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Prusa-Mini-kit.jpg\" alt=\"The Prusa MINI\" class=\"wp-image-5704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Prusa-Mini-kit.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Prusa-Mini-kit-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Prusa-Mini-kit-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-55225150 gb-headline-text\">Prusa MINI<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-27e2da3e gb-headline-text\"><strong>Available at<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-button-wrapper gb-button-wrapper-43a5f844\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-466745a5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prusa3d.com\/product\/original-prusa-mini-semi-assembled-3d-printer-4\/#a_aid=3dsourced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"38139\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Prusa here<\/span><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-3e5c38d7\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3e5c38d7\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f277f898 gb-headline-text\">BUILD VOLUME PICK<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Ender-3-V2-FDM-3D-printer.jpg\" alt=\"The Ender 3 V2\" class=\"wp-image-7882\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Ender-3-V2-FDM-3D-printer.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Ender-3-V2-FDM-3D-printer-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Ender-3-V2-FDM-3D-printer-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e5484a5b gb-headline-text\">Ender 3 V2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-46135223 gb-headline-text\"><strong>Available at<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-button-wrapper gb-button-wrapper-c26f1374\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-855e6e46\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/creality-ender-3-v2-official-store-ender-series-3d-printer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"38140\" data-lasso-name=\"Creality Ender 3 V2 3D Printer\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Creality here<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-f6e586eb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Official-Integrated-Structure-Carborundum-Motherboard\/dp\/B0888DWXMZ\/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?tag=3dsourced-20&amp;crid=1HW9DKMIKH5F2&amp;keywords=Ender+3+V2&amp;qid=1652257163&amp;sprefix=ender+3+v2%2Caps%2C134&amp;sr=8-2-spons&amp;psc=1&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExNEdIOTZJMEVNVTBTJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODQ0NjAzMzdSNVM3NzJIVDhQViZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMTA0OTM2MjgxUUxKNzFPM1laMiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"38141\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Amazon here<\/span><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-prusa-mini-vs-creality-ender-3-pro-v2-meet-the-contenders\"><meta http-equiv=\"content-type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\">Prusa MINI vs Creality Ender 3 \/ Pro \/ V2 &#8211; Meet The Contenders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-creality-ender-3\">Creality Ender 3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Where to buy:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/creality-ender-3-3d-printer-sale-best-budget-3d-printers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7278\" data-lasso-name=\"Creality Ender 3 3D Printer\">Creality official store here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Printing technology<\/strong>: FDM&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build volume<\/strong>: 220 x 220 x 250 mm&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Filament compatibility<\/strong>: PLA, ABS, TPU, PETG<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Layer height<\/strong>: 100-400 microns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Printing accuracy<\/strong>: \u00b1 0.1 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Max extruder temp<\/strong>: 255\u00b0&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Max bed temp<\/strong>: 110\u00b0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Connectivity<\/strong>: USB, SD Card<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-02b380cc gb-container-3613bd9f\" id=\"pros-cons-pattern\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-d3892566 gb-grid-wrapper-dab919b5\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-4c1a2b72 gb-grid-column-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4c1a2b72 gb-container-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-8549fc1d gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Pros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-640b3f61 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Has some standout features.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-caae9945 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">One of the best budget 3D printers.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-53e9dfd1 gb-grid-column-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-53e9dfd1 gb-container-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f4603f8b gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Cons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d4fb25f1 gb-headline-ec22c345\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 8C119.034 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.034 248 248 248 248-111.034 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm130.108 117.892c65.448 65.448 70 165.481 20.677 235.637L150.47 105.216c70.204-49.356 170.226-44.735 235.638 20.676zM125.892 386.108c-65.448-65.448-70-165.481-20.677-235.637L361.53 406.784c-70.203 49.356-170.226 44.736-235.638-20.676z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Wobble-prone plastic Y-axis extrusion.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9219d91b gb-headline-ec22c345\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 8C119.034 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.034 248 248 248 248-111.034 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm130.108 117.892c65.448 65.448 70 165.481 20.677 235.637L150.47 105.216c70.204-49.356 170.226-44.735 235.638 20.676zM125.892 386.108c-65.448-65.448-70-165.481-20.677-235.637L361.53 406.784c-70.203 49.356-170.226 44.736-235.638-20.676z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Manual bed leveling.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The original Creality Ender 3 burst onto the 3D printing scene in 2017 and, in one fell swoop, changed the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/best-3d-printer-under-200\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7279\">budget landscape<\/a>, with an impact that still echoes today. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>800,000 units shipped and counting attests to the Ender 3&#8217;s abiding popularity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ender 3 offers a roomy 220 x 220 x 250 mm build volume, a heated BuildTak-like build plate, a power recovery mode, and support for PLA, ABS, PETG, and TPU printing, to name the standout features. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ender 3 isn&#8217;t without its faults, though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its wobble-prone plastic Y-axis extrusion has been the subject of much debate, and manual bed leveling feels outdated in this day and age of low-cost auto-leveling probes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although several contenders and copycats have appeared in the intervening year and the specification sheet is no longer as eye-catching, the vanilla Ender 3 remains a benchmark for all value-packed printers out there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A strong buy for first-timers or cash-strapped makers with bucket loads of upgrade potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-82382e96\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Read more:<\/strong> our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printer-reviews\/creality-ender-3-review-price-specs\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printer-reviews\/creality-ender-3-review-price-specs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7280\">Creality Ender 3 review<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-creality-ender-3-pro\">Creality Ender 3 Pro<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Where to buy:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/creality-ender-3s1-pro-sprite-direct-drive-cr-touch-auto-level-3d-printer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"40786\" data-lasso-name=\"Creality Ender-3 S1 Pro\">Creality official store here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Printing technology<\/strong>: FDM&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build volume<\/strong>: 220 x 220 x 250 mm&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Filament compatibility<\/strong>: PLA, ABS, TPU, PETG<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Layer height<\/strong>: 100-400 microns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Printing accuracy<\/strong>: \u00b1 0.1 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Max extruder temp<\/strong>: 255\u00b0&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Max bed temp<\/strong>: 110\u00b0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Connectivity<\/strong>: USB, SD Card<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-58bbb122 gb-container-3613bd9f\" id=\"pros-cons-pattern\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-76ec5ef6 gb-grid-wrapper-dab919b5\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-e1438921 gb-grid-column-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e1438921 gb-container-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-3e8a2bd2 gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Pros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-af2db34c gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">New and improved wider Y-axis aluminum extrusion, patching the wobble woes of the Ender 3.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-37185f9d gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Slim and quieter power supply.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-93820736 gb-grid-column-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-93820736 gb-container-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-5b70a39d gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Cons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-dc643134 gb-headline-ec22c345\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 8C119.034 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.034 248 248 248 248-111.034 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm130.108 117.892c65.448 65.448 70 165.481 20.677 235.637L150.47 105.216c70.204-49.356 170.226-44.735 235.638 20.676zM125.892 386.108c-65.448-65.448-70-165.481-20.677-235.637L361.53 406.784c-70.203 49.356-170.226 44.736-235.638-20.676z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Some will find the upgrades not worth the extra $100.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>With the Ender 3 having obtained household name status, Creality brought out the Ender 3 Pro to address some of the original&#8217;s most glaring issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The price tag also surged upwards to finance those enhancements, bringing the Ender 3 Pro into the sub $300 segment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the most notable changes is new and improved wider Y-axis 40&#215;40 aluminum extrusion, patching up the wobble woes of the Ender 3. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A slimmer and quieter Mean Well power supply unit, a textured removable magnetic bed, an improved MK-8 extruder, larger bed leveling nuts, and a smarter repositioning of the motherboard fan spruce up the Ender 3 Pro compared to the original.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The question here is whether these enhancements warrant the roughly extra $100 Creality levies for the Ender 3 Pro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the Ender 3 Pro benefits from tangible improvements that make printing easier, is it worth paying slightly more for the refreshed 2020 Ender 3 V2 or even the Prusa MINI?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-creality-ender-3-v2\">Creality Ender 3 V2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Where to buy:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/creality-ender-3-v2-official-store-ender-series-3d-printer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7282\" data-lasso-name=\"Creality Ender 3 V2 3D Printer\">Creality official store here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Printing technology<\/strong>: FDM&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build volume<\/strong>: 220 x 220 x 250 mm&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Filament compatibility<\/strong>: PLA, ABS, TPU, PETG<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Layer height<\/strong>: 100-400 microns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Printing accuracy<\/strong>: \u00b1 0.1 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Max extruder temp<\/strong>: 255\u00b0&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Max bed temp<\/strong>: 110\u00b0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Connectivity<\/strong>: USB, SD Card<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7a31fc36 gb-container-3613bd9f\" id=\"pros-cons-pattern\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-b12aa7d5 gb-grid-wrapper-dab919b5\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-35cdf1db gb-grid-column-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-35cdf1db gb-container-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d8e1c55b gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Pros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-3d8991be gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">The best Ender 3 yet.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a2d4fa58 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Many upgrades and quality-of-life enhancements over the previous Ender 3 printers.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a38a4898 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Provides meaningful upgrades, unlike the Ender 3 Pro.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-1b42b40c gb-grid-column-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1b42b40c gb-container-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-db8fc2b4 gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Cons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-70a3773e gb-headline-ec22c345\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 8C119.034 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.034 248 248 248 248-111.034 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm130.108 117.892c65.448 65.448 70 165.481 20.677 235.637L150.47 105.216c70.204-49.356 170.226-44.735 235.638 20.676zM125.892 386.108c-65.448-65.448-70-165.481-20.677-235.637L361.53 406.784c-70.203 49.356-170.226 44.736-235.638-20.676z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Can be a little pricey for those on a tight budget.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Rounding up our overview of the Ender 3 family, we have the Creality Ender V2. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While not a complete overhaul of the Ender 3, the Ender 3 V2 takes the same core easy-to-use budget printing experience and injects a series of transformative upgrades that, in our estimation, make it the best Ender 3 yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aesthetically and construction-wise, the Ender 3 V2 diverts from its predecessor with a sleek, sheet metal injection and plastic panel design, abandoning the cheaper look for something wholly more pleasing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the technical side, the Ender 3 V2 now includes a silent 32-bit motherboard, TMC2208 stepper motor drivers, and a tempered carborundum glass platform, a significant adherence upgrade over even the Ender 3 Pro&#8217;s magnetic plate that also speeds up bed heating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Creality has also added several quality-of-life enhancements that make using the Ender 3 V2 more enjoyable long-term. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These include a new detachable 4.3-inch HD color screen, a nifty, if a little gimmicky, toolbox embedded into the printer&#8217;s base, and XY-axis tensioners to keep belts taut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the most sophisticated budget Creality printer yet, the Ender 3 V2 succeeds where the Pro falters in that it provides a meaningful upgrade over the original that&#8217;s well worth the extra cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-prusa-mini\">Prusa MINI<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Where to buy:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prusa3d.com\/product\/original-prusa-mini-semi-assembled-3d-printer-4\/#a_aid=3dsourced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7283\">Prusa official store here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Printing technology<\/strong>: FDM&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build volume<\/strong>: 180 x 180 x 180 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Filament compatibility<\/strong>: PLA, PETG, ASA, ABS, PC, CPE, PVA, PVB, HIPS, PP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Layer height<\/strong>: 50-250 microns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Max extruder temp<\/strong>: 280\u00b0&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Max bed temp<\/strong>: 100\u00b0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Connectivity<\/strong>: USB, Ethernet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2c2d33e7 gb-container-3613bd9f\" id=\"pros-cons-pattern\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-d7a535d8 gb-grid-wrapper-dab919b5\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-af075dcf gb-grid-column-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-af075dcf gb-container-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b312b2df gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Pros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-44c95bc8 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Borrows most of the technical know-how from the Prusa i3 MK3S+ for half the price.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-2d1078cc gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Sports an excellent heated removable magnetic PEI-coated bed.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-5a3be2dc gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Can tackle a generous range of materials.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-f460ccd9 gb-grid-column-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f460ccd9 gb-container-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-1136551f gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Cons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9a27fba1 gb-headline-ec22c345\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 8C119.034 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.034 248 248 248 248-111.034 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm130.108 117.892c65.448 65.448 70 165.481 20.677 235.637L150.47 105.216c70.204-49.356 170.226-44.735 235.638 20.676zM125.892 386.108c-65.448-65.448-70-165.481-20.677-235.637L361.53 406.784c-70.203 49.356-170.226 44.736-235.638-20.676z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Small print area.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Prusa MINI represents Prusa&#8217;s first foray into the budget sector to duke it out with, predominantly, the Ender series. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Prusa MINI borrows much of the technical know-how and lashings of the market-leading usability found in Prusa&#8217;s i3 MK3S+ crown jewel, but at less than half the cost. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the name implies, it&#8217;s a modest, toy-sized printer, but behind a small footprint lies a sleek, uncluttered, and confident 3D printing machine capable of print quality that all but equals the full-fat i3 MK3S+.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Prusa Mini sports an excellent heated removable magnetic PEI-coated bed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alongside, the MINI can tackle a generous range of materials, including PLA, ABS, PETG, ASA, PC, and HIPS. It also does away with the standard SD Card connectivity for both USB and Ethernet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, a 2.8&#8243; full-color LCD, fully-automatic mesh bed leveling, and well-guided kit assembly round-off the baked-in usability that courses through the Prusa MINI&#8217;s entire design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prusa&#8217;s expertise in creating reliable and convenient 3D printers shines through with the Prusa Mini. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re buying your first printer or looking to level up to a premium-budget machine, the Prusa MINI should serve you well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-prusa-mini-vs-creality-ender-3-pro-v2-at-a-glance\"><meta http-equiv=\"content-type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\">Prusa MINI vs Creality Ender 3 \/ Pro \/ V2 &#8211; At a Glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that we&#8217;ve got a sense of what each printer has to offer, it&#8217;s time to hone in on what sets them apart. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, keep in mind that use case and, ultimately, budget are the final adjudicators of whether the Ender 3, Ender 3 Pro, Ender 3 V2, or Prusa MINI is the right and <em>best<\/em> printer for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For all-out bang-for-your-buck, balanced out by the best print quality and performance under $200, the Ender 3 is the uncontested winner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The fact it&#8217;s highly modifiable and the wide availability of upgrades means you can tweak it to a make-shift Ender Pro for much less than its successor&#8217;s respective asking price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re prepared to spend $100 to $150 more, then the waters murk with both the souped-up Ender 3 V2 and the small but mighty Prusa MINI joining the fray. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With these two head-to-head, we&#8217;re once again back to printing needs. Is a large build volume more important than overall usability and convenience? Do you need broader material compatibility above all else, and so on?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-prusa-mini-vs-creality-ender-3-pro-v2-comparison-showdown\"><meta http-equiv=\"content-type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\">Prusa MINI vs Creality Ender 3 \/ Pro \/ V2 &#8211; Comparison Showdown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-build-volume\">Build Volume<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ender-3-build-volume.jpg\" alt=\"The Ender 3 build volume shown on the Ender 3 V2\" class=\"wp-image-15720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ender-3-build-volume.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ender-3-build-volume-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ender-3-build-volume-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>All three Ender 3 printers have a build volume of 220 x 220 x 250 mm. Stacked against the Prusa MINI comparatively cramped 180 x 180 x 180 mm, we have a clear winner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ender 3 opens up more possibilities and variety in print types and sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Considered in the context of the budget, beginner-friendly segment, the Prusa MINI\u2019s 180 x 180 x 180 mm build volume should be sufficient to cover all the most popular hobbyist prints. It\u2019s enough for models, toys, household items like vases, and any other homemade trinket you can think of. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Indeed, if we were to push the Prusa MINI to its limit, we\u2019d still get an 18 cm\u00b2 cube of plastic. Failing that, you can still fall back on printing an object in parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, there\u2019s no skirting around the fact that the Ender 3 trumps the Prusa MINI in build volume. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While we&#8217;d be surprised if newcomers made anything exceeding that build area, it&#8217;s still small by budget 3D printer standards. If you need plenty of build area, the Ender 3 takes the lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Winner<\/strong>: Ender 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-print-bed\">Print Bed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The type and quality of the build plate are where our four contenders distinguish themselves most from one another. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ender 3 features a fairly basic, serviceable, fixed heated BuildTak-style print bed, which more often than not benefits from some adhesive love (glue, hair spray, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ender 3 Pro has a flexible, textured, and removable C-MAG magnetic print bed. The Ender 3 V2 goes even further, drafting in a tempered carborundum glass platform, arguably the best 3D printing solution for adhesion and easy finished print removal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Prusa MINI features a removable textured magnetic PEI-coated spring steel bed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/prusa-MINI-print-bed.jpg\" alt=\"The Prusa MINI print bed\" class=\"wp-image-15719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/prusa-MINI-print-bed.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/prusa-MINI-print-bed-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/prusa-MINI-print-bed-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of shaped edges that sit snugly between screws on the printer itself, the alignment of the plate is far superior on the Prusa MINI than even the Ender 3 V2\u2019s glass plate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For that reason alone, the Prusa MINI eclipses the Ender 3 at its best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Winner<\/strong>: Prusa MINI<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bed-leveling\">Bed Leveling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ender 3 bunch all feature manual bed leveling, although the Ender 3 V2&#8217;s larger and labeled leveling knobs housed under each corner of the build platform simplify the process considerably. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Prusa MINI delegates leveling duties to clever point-based fully-automatic mesh bed calibration and sensorless homing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Manual bed leveling is no fun, even if you&#8217;re a weathered maker. Prusa&#8217;s hands-off mesh leveling works a treat, optimizing the MINI for problem-free printing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A clear winner here for convenience alone and a welcome feature for first-timers eager to get printing without tinkering for hours beforehand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Winner<\/strong>: Prusa MINI<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ease-of-use\">Ease of Use<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ender 3, in its three iterations, comes semi-assembled, with more or less identical assembly paths in both components and the time involved to piece them into a functional printer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Prusa MINI ships either as a kit or semi-assembled, the latter costing $50 more for the pleasure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the kit build isn&#8217;t particularly taxing or beyond the means of a curious beginner and offers a crash course in the principles and hardware of 3D printing, semi-assembled printers are just more convenient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Something that also plays into usability is interfacing with the printer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ender 3 and Pro&#8217;s LCD feels aged, especially compared to the sleek 2.8&#8243; full-color LCD on the Prusa MINI and the entirely redesigned 4.3&#8243; HD color screen. The MINI nudges ever so slightly ahead for offering on-screen print preview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Prusa-MINI-screen.jpg\" alt=\"The Prusa MINI LCD screen homepage\" class=\"wp-image-15721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Prusa-MINI-screen.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Prusa-MINI-screen-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Prusa-MINI-screen-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>More granular usability features on the Ender 3 V2, such as belt tensioners, the handy toolbox, and a new rotary knob to feed filament into the extruder, make it a more enjoyable printer to use than its siblings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, the Prusa MINI&#8217;s overall experience is smoother.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Winner<\/strong>: Prusa MINI<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-prusa-mini-vs-creality-ender-3-pro-v2-price\"><meta http-equiv=\"content-type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\">Prusa MINI vs Creality Ender 3 \/ Pro \/ V2 &#8211; Price<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While price is somewhat a misleading indicator of a printer&#8217;s overall merit, we&#8217;re all bound to a budget. It&#8217;s an essential factor to keep in mind and often a deciding one, especially in the budget range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ender 3 currently sells on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/creality-ender-3-3d-printer-sale-best-budget-3d-printers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7284\" data-lasso-name=\"Creality Ender 3 3D Printer\">Creality shop<\/a> for $189.00, while the Ender 3 Pro is available for a steeper $219.00. The Ender 3 V2 pushes the price to $262.00. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jumping over to the Prusa MINI, you&#8217;ll find it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prusa3d.com\/product\/original-prusa-mini-semi-assembled-3d-printer-4\/#a_aid=3dsourced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7285\">priced at $349<\/a> in kit form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ender 3 packs an awful lot of value into that $189.00, and the print quality is remarkable for the price. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As for the Ender 3 Pro, we don&#8217;t feel the minor improvements over the original genuinely warrant that extra $30, especially as you can splash out a further $40 and get the vastly improved Ender 3 V2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With all its usability, convenience, and features such as auto bed leveling, the Prusa MINI justifies its price, but for us, the Ender 3 V2 comes out on top. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If $262.00 blows past your allocated budget, the Ender 3 is a solid fallback option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Winner<\/strong>: Ender 3 V2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-upgrade-potential\">Upgrade Potential<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For the fruit of hordes of engaged Ender 3 owners, there&#8217;s no end to resources, mods, and upgrades conjured up by the community surrounding the printer in all its guises. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The open design also makes it particularly mod-friendly, and Creality has a trove of accessories and upgrades for sale to simplify the process if 3D printing your own parts isn&#8217;t your cup of tea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to the Prusa MINI, it&#8217;s not as suited to upgrades and hacking as the Ender 3 printers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s not because it has a tightly controlled ecosystem or because Prusa makes it inordinately hard to tear the machine apart, but simply because it already sports all the upgrades it could ever need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ender 3 is prized for baked-in ease-of-use and quick assembly that pose little in the way of obstacles to pumping out excellent quality prints for the price, rivaling printers three times the price. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Much of its popularity comes from a mod and upgrade-friendly design, something the vibrant Ender community has embraced, birthing all manner of 3D printed add-ons and hacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Defining a clear winner here is problematic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Prusa MINI has it all, but on the other hand, the Ender 3 offers plenty of scope to fine-tune and improve the printer to suit your preferences. A great option for hands-on makers or beginners looking to dive into the more technical aspects of 3D printing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Winner<\/strong>: Draw<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-1cf7c070\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Read more:<\/strong> the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/ender-3-upgrades\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/ender-3-upgrades\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7286\">best Ender 3 upgrades<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-material-compatibility\">Material Compatibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to material compatibility, the three Ender 3 printers all exist on a level playing field and are compatible with your standard PLA, ABS, TPU, and PETG. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, the Prusa MINI broadens the cluster of compatible filaments to include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>PLA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ABS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>TPU<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PETG<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ASA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CPE<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PVA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PVB<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HIPS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PP<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019ll use these less-popular material types determines whether the Prusa MINI\u2019s extra material range has any value. Still, Prusa\u2019s little wonder wins by offering more possibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Winner<\/strong>: Prusa MINI<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-prusa-mini-vs-creality-ender-3-pro-v2-the-winner\">Prusa MINI vs Creality Ender 3 \/ Pro \/ V2: The Winner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-prusa-mini-vs-creality-ender-3-pro-v2-best-overall\"><meta http-equiv=\"content-type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\">Prusa MINI vs Creality Ender 3 \/ Pro \/ V2 &#8211; Best Overall<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Setting aside cost, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prusa3d.com\/product\/original-prusa-mini-semi-assembled-3d-printer-4\/#a_aid=3dsourced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7287\">Prusa MINI+<\/a> is an all-around better printer than the Ender 3, even though it has a comparatively modest build volume. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You get a Prusa machine at a reasonable price, stellar usability, features usually found on pricier printers, and, arguably, more importantly, superb print quality.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9acdb90a\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-558db683\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-855e01d2\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-855e01d2\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-92f3eed1 gb-headline-text\">OUT-OF-THE-BOX PICK<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Prusa-Mini-kit.jpg\" alt=\"The Prusa MINI\" class=\"wp-image-5704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Prusa-Mini-kit.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Prusa-Mini-kit-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Prusa-Mini-kit-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-28d1344f gb-headline-text\">Prusa MINI<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-2e031503 gb-headline-text\"><strong>Available at<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-button-wrapper gb-button-wrapper-95b0886f\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-d8adcc99\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prusa3d.com\/product\/original-prusa-mini-semi-assembled-3d-printer-4\/#a_aid=3dsourced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"11493\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Prusa here<\/span><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-77f4503e\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-77f4503e\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4b0a328d gb-headline-text\">BUILD VOLUME PICK<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Ender-3-V2-FDM-3D-printer.jpg\" alt=\"The Ender 3 V2\" class=\"wp-image-7882\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Ender-3-V2-FDM-3D-printer.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Ender-3-V2-FDM-3D-printer-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Ender-3-V2-FDM-3D-printer-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-69baecbc gb-headline-text\">Ender 3 V2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-cab33c6b gb-headline-text\"><strong>Available at<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-button-wrapper gb-button-wrapper-a6ec331e\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-12e00c60\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/creality-ender-3-v2-official-store-ender-series-3d-printer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"11494\" data-lasso-name=\"Creality Ender 3 V2 3D Printer\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Creality here<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-69b52da0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Official-Integrated-Structure-Carborundum-Motherboard\/dp\/B0888DWXMZ\/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?tag=3dsourced-20&amp;crid=1HW9DKMIKH5F2&amp;keywords=Ender+3+V2&amp;qid=1652257163&amp;sprefix=ender+3+v2%2Caps%2C134&amp;sr=8-2-spons&amp;psc=1&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExNEdIOTZJMEVNVTBTJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODQ0NjAzMzdSNVM3NzJIVDhQViZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMTA0OTM2MjgxUUxKNzFPM1laMiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"11495\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Amazon here<\/span><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-prusa-mini-vs-creality-ender-3-pro-v2-best-value\"><meta http-equiv=\"content-type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\">Prusa MINI vs Creality Ender 3 \/ Pro \/ V2 &#8211; Best Value<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If we factor in price, the Prusa MINI loses some appeal. For those on a tighter budget, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/creality-ender-3-v2-official-store-ender-series-3d-printer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7291\" data-lasso-name=\"Creality Ender 3 V2 3D Printer\">Ender 3 V2<\/a> is a worthwhile alternative, a printer that fixes the faults of its predecessors while retaining all of the mod and hack potential of the series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-prusa-mini-vs-creality-ender-3-pro-v2-best-on-a-budget\"><meta http-equiv=\"content-type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\">Prusa MINI vs Creality Ender 3 \/ Pro \/ V2 &#8211; Best On a Budget<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can only spend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/best-3d-printer-under-200\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"13665\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7292\">around $200<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/creality-ender-3-3d-printer-sale-best-budget-3d-printers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7293\" data-lasso-name=\"Creality Ender 3 3D Printer\">Ender 3 fully<\/a> deserves to be ranked among the best budget printers, and, years after taking the 3D printing world by the storm, still boasts remarkable value for money. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a great starter printer we happily recommend to anyone looking to tackle that initial learning curve in style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019d recommend avoiding the Ender 3 Pro entirely. The targeted improvements are an advantage, but you could install these yourself on a vanilla Ender 3 for less money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Articles we recommend:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a data-lasso-id=\"7294\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/best-prusa-clones-alternatives\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"15601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The best Prusa alternatives<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/prusa-mini-vs-prusa-i3-mk3s\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"25696\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"36154\">Differences Between Prusa Mini+ and Prusa i3 MK3S+<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a data-lasso-id=\"7295\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/prusa-i3-mk3s-vs-ender-3-pro-v2\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"14061\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prusa i3 MK3S+ vs Ender 3 V2 \/ Pro \/ S1<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a data-lasso-id=\"7296\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/prusa-enclosures\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"17191\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prusa enclosure guide (DIY and buyable options<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a data-lasso-id=\"7297\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/ender-3-vs-ender-5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ender 3 vs Ender 5<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a data-lasso-id=\"7298\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/ender-3-alternatives\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"15595\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ender 3 competitors and alternatives<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a data-lasso-id=\"7299\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/creality-ender-3-vs-pro-v2-max\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ender 3 vs Ender 3 Pro, V2 and Max<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a data-lasso-id=\"7300\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/ender-5-vs-ender-5-pro-plus\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/ender-5-vs-ender-5-pro-plus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ender 5 vs Ender 5 Pro vs Ender 5 Plus<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a data-lasso-id=\"7301\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/elegoo-saturn-vs-mars-2-pro-3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elegoo Mars 3 vs Elegoo Saturn<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/comparisons\/sovol-sv06-vs-ender-3-v2-neo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"34539\">Sovol SV06 vs Ender 3 (V2 \/ Neo)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a data-lasso-id=\"7302\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/comparisons\/elegoo-saturn-vs-anycubic-photon-mono-x\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Anycubic Mono X vs Elegoo Saturn<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a data-lasso-id=\"7303\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/flashforge-adventurer-3-vs-adventurer-3-lite\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flashforge Adventurer 3 vs 3 Lite<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/ender-3-vs-adventurer-3-creality-flashforge\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"19576\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"11496\">Flashforge Adventurer 3 vs Ender 3<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a data-lasso-id=\"7304\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/anycubic-kobra-vs-plus-max\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"17472\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Anycubic Kobra vs Kobra Plus and Max<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prusa MINI vs Creality Ender 3 \/ Pro \/ V2? 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