🗓 Released Jan 15, 2026
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Creality Ender 3 V4
📐 220×220×235 mm⚡ 500 mm/s🎨 4-color
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📊Printer Specs
TypeFDM
TierEntry
MotionBedSlinger
Build Volume220 × 220 × 235 mm
Max Speed500 mm/s
Multicolor✅ 4 slots
Enclosure❌ No
Auto Calibration✅ Yes
Open Source❌ No
Supported Materials
PLAPETGTPU
🗂Models at a Glance
| Model/Config | Build Volume | Speed | Multicolor | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ender 3 V4 (standalone) | 220×220×235 mm | 500 mm/s | No | Single-color budget entry printing. |
| Ender 3 V4 Combo (with CFS) | 220×220×235 mm | 500 mm/s | 4 colors (CFS included) | Budget multicolor printing for beginners. |
💡About the Creality Ender 3 V4
The Creality Ender 3 V4 is the successor to the V3 KE, debuted at Formnext 2025 and available from early 2026. It returns the Ender 3 line to its traditional bed-slinger motion system — reverting from the CoreXY motion introduced in the V3 KE — and brings a die-cast aluminium gantry, dual-gear direct drive extruder, and CFS multicolor compatibility. The Combo version includes CFS for 4-color filament switching — making multicolor accessible under $400.
- Die-cast aluminium gantry
The V4's rigid frame reduces vibration at high speeds, improving print quality over the V3 KE's lighter structure.
- CFS multicolor Combo
The Combo bundle includes Creality's CFS filament system for 4-color printing, expandable to 16 colors with additional CFS units — one of the most affordable multicolor setups available.
- Successor to a proven platform
The Ender 3 family has the largest 3D printing community in the world, with extensive documentation, mods, and active Creality firmware updates.
🎯Who is this for?
Budget-conscious beginners who want optional multicolor printing in the trusted Ender 3 form factor at an accessible price — and are comfortable with a hands-on setup experience.
❓FAQs
Ender 3 V4 vs Bambu A1 Mini — which should a beginner buy?
The Bambu A1 Mini is significantly more beginner-friendly — automatic calibration, polished Bambu Studio software, and a more reliable multicolor system. The Ender 3 V4 Combo costs less and delivers the same 4-color capability, but requires more manual setup and runs a less mature ecosystem. For the easiest first experience, Bambu. For maximum budget efficiency and comfort with tinkering, the V4 Combo delivers.
Is the Ender 3 V4 a CoreXY printer?
No — the Ender 3 V4 uses a traditional bed-slinger motion system, reverting from the CoreXY motion that was introduced in the V3 KE. This is a deliberate design choice by Creality. The die-cast aluminium gantry improves rigidity over previous Ender 3 generations for better print quality.
What materials can the Ender 3 V4 print?
The V4 handles PLA, PETG, and TPU reliably. Without an enclosure, ABS and ASA are not recommended — they warp on open-frame printers. For engineering materials, the Creality K1C (enclosed) is the natural step-up from the Ender 3 family.
Is the Ender 3 V4 Combo the only way to get multicolor?
The Combo is the most convenient path — it bundles the CFS with the printer. You can also buy the V4 standalone and add a CFS separately. A single CFS supports 4 colors; connecting up to 4 units enables 16-color printing.