Creality Ender-3 V4
BUYThis printer is relatively new. Firmware cadence and support signals are still building and may not yet reflect its long-term trajectory.
Data refreshed: 16 May 2026
Where to buy
Specifications
- Build volume
- 220x220x235 mm
- Build size class
- Small - Shoebox
- Price
- €369 (combo)
- Enclosure
- Open frame
- Chamber control
- None
- Materials
- PLA (all variants) · PETG · PHA · TPU · TPE
- Support materials
- —
- Bowden nozzle
- —
- Max hotend temp
- 300°C
- Max bed temp
- 100°C
- Max chamber temp
- —
- Nozzle material
- Brass
- Hardened nozzle
- —
- Nozzle count
- 1
- Max filament inputs
- 16
- True multi-material
- —
- Tool change
- Single Nozzle Purge Based
Ownership
- Experience level
- Tinkerer
- Assembly
- Light Build
- Auto bed leveling
- Automatic
- Auto Z offset
- Yes
- Auto first layer
- —
- Runout sensor
- —
- Spaghetti detection
- —
- Error guidance
- Error Coded
- Warranty
- 3-12 months
- Spare parts
- None
- Firmware version
- 1.1.0.57
Unlockable capabilities
- With hardened nozzle upgrade:
- Abrasive materials
Who this is for
This printer suits experienced makers who are comfortable in a Klipper environment and expect tuning, calibration, and troubleshooting to be regular parts of the process. It works well for PLA, PETG, and PHA printing at a small-format scale, with optional multi-color capability for those who add the separate multi-spool accessory and accept the trade-offs in waste and print time. Buyers who need engineering-material capability, reliable official spare parts, or manufacturer-led troubleshooting will find this printer a poor fit for those expectations.
PrintSignals Review
Creality Ender-3 V4 Review
Assessment
The Ender-3 V4 launched recently and shows no successor in sight, placing it at a favorable point in its lifecycle. Firmware has been updated within the last six months, confirming the model is actively maintained. Brand support coverage, however, is uneven: limited official transparency when hardware problems arise means community resources and wikis tend to fill the gap rather than official channels. Buyers prepared to self-diagnose and draw on community troubleshooting will find the timing and maintenance posture favorable. Those expecting manufacturer-led resolution may encounter patchy coverage.
Build and print volume
The open-frame design exposes the build area to ambient conditions, retaining no heat and limiting the practical material range to warp-stable filaments. The 220x220x235 mm build area falls in the small range, suited to desk accessories and everyday practical objects. A hotend capable of reaching 300°C and a bed reaching 100°C give the printer a capable temperature ceiling on paper. Without thermal containment, that ceiling is most relevant for filaments that do not require a heated chamber — materials that depend on one are outside this printer's practical range.
Material capability
Multi-color printing requires the separately purchased multi-spool add-on, which brings capacity from a single filament input to 4, expandable to 16, and adds automatic spool handoff for longer runs. Color changes use single-nozzle purge-based flushing, generating filament waste and adding time and cost with each swap. Cross-contamination between materials limits this to color-change work rather than reliable mixed-material printing. The reliable range covers PLA (all variants), PETG, and PHA; the brass stock nozzle limits abrasive filaments, and a hardened upgrade is required to expand there. The direct drive extruder adds hardware capability for flexible filaments such as TPU and TPE, though consistent results require tuning.
Setup and ownership
The printer calls for a tinkerer mindset — Klipper-based firmware means tuning, calibration, and debugging are standard parts of the ownership experience. Assembly is minor, typically 15–45 minutes. Automatic bed leveling and Z-offset calibration reduce the recurring manual setup burden per print session, and print failure detection is available as a separately purchased add-on. Error codes are numbered and searchable on the brand wiki — there is no QR shortcut, and each requires a manual lookup.
Support and longevity
No official spare parts have been found on the manufacturer's site — replacement components need to be sourced through third-party suppliers or community channels. Warranty coverage spans 3 to 12 months depending on the component, meaning protection for specific parts may be shorter than a headline figure implies. The printer runs on fully open-source firmware — Klipper or Marlin — and uses standard G-code, making it compatible with any slicer without restriction. There are no limitations on firmware modification or community tooling — the ecosystem is designed to be adapted freely.
