Creality Ender-3 V3 SE vs Sovol SV06 ACE
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Oct 27, 2026
As of Oct 27, 2026, the Creality Ender-3 V3 SE costs $179 and the Sovol SV06 ACE costs $239, so the Creality Ender-3 V3 SE is $60 cheaper. Pick the Creality Ender-3 V3 SE for first time buyers on a tight budget. Pick the Sovol SV06 ACE for tinkerers who want speed on a budget.
- Build volume
- 220 x 220 x 250 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 250 mm/s
- Multicolor
- No
- Enclosure
- No
The Ender-3 V3 SE is a simple, low cost first printer with auto leveling and a direct drive extruder. It is a good way to learn on PLA, PETG and TPU. Skip it if you want ABS, Wi-Fi or a camera, since its 260 °C hot end, open frame and SD card setup limit it.
Full Creality Ender-3 V3 SE review →- Build volume
- 220 x 220 x 250 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 600 mm/s
- Multicolor
- No
- Enclosure
- No
The SV06 ACE is a fast, low cost open printer that runs Klipper and includes a camera. It suits tinkerers who print mostly PLA and PETG and like to tune settings. Skip it if you want multi color, enclosed ABS printing or a quiet machine.
Full Sovol SV06 ACE review →Side by side
| Creality Ender-3 V3 SE | Sovol SV06 ACE | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $179 | $239 |
| 3 year cost | $179 | $239 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | Not scored yet |
| Rank in 3D printers | #6 | #8 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | Up to 12 months (Creality store) | n/a |
| Build volume | 220 x 220 x 250 mm | 220 x 220 x 250 mm |
| Print speed | Up to 250 mm/s (180 mm/s typical), 2,500 mm/s² acceleration | Up to 600 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s² acceleration; Sovol FAQ says 250 to 300 mm/s in real prints |
| Multi color | No, single color | No, single color |
| Enclosure | No, open frame | No, open frame |
| Auto leveling | Yes, CR Touch auto leveling with strain sensor auto Z offset | Yes, fully automatic with pressure sensor |
| Max nozzle temp | 260 °C | 300 °C, all metal hot end |
| Heated bed | Yes, up to 100 °C | Yes, up to 100 °C, textured PEI plate |
| Filament types | PLA, PETG, TPU 95A | PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA; ABS with an enclosure |
| Connectivity | SD card; no Wi-Fi per Tom's Hardware | Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz), LAN, USB |
| Camera | None | Yes, for monitoring and time lapse |
| Assembly | About 90% pre built; about 15 to 20 minutes to finish | Partly assembled; about 15 minutes per Sovol, under 30 per Tom's Hardware |
| Weight | 7.12 kg net | 9 kg (Tom's Hardware) |
| Best for | first time buyers on a tight budget | tinkerers who want speed on a budget |
| Skip if | you want Wi-Fi, a camera or ABS | you want multi color or quiet printing |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
Creality Ender-3 V3 SE
- Tom's Hardware: A Benchy took 41 minutes with no ringing or layer shifts. PETG and TPU printed cleanly. The reviewer found the PC coated plate too sticky and hard to clean. Source
- How To Mechatronics: Benchy times dropped from 1 h 10 min at 60 mm/s to 37 min at 250 mm/s, with quality holding well at 120 mm/s. Noted slow heating and no runout sensor. Source
Sovol SV06 ACE
- Tom's Hardware: Editor's Choice. A Benchy printed in 13 min 8 s with no ringing or layer shifts. TPU was fair with significant stringing, and the cooling fan whines. Source
- 3D Tech Valley: Real world speed was about 200 to 300 mm/s. It was loud at full speed and some units shipped with dry bearings. Recommended for PLA and PETG tinkerers, not for plug and play users. Source
Pros and cons
Creality Ender-3 V3 SE
Pros
- Very low price
- Easy assembly in about 15 minutes
- Reliable auto bed leveling
- Direct drive extruder handles TPU
Cons
- SD card only, no Wi-Fi
- 260 °C hot end limits materials
- Open frame, no enclosure
- No filament runout sensor per How To Mechatronics
Sovol SV06 ACE
Pros
- Low price with a built in camera
- Klipper firmware with web access
- Fast Benchy of about 13 minutes in Tom's Hardware testing
- Auto leveling and direct drive
Cons
- Open frame, poor fit for ABS
- Loud cooling fan at speed
- TPU strings at higher speed
- No upgrade path from the original SV06
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Creality Ender-3 V3 SE or the Sovol SV06 ACE?
Pick the Creality Ender-3 V3 SE for first time buyers on a tight budget. Pick the Sovol SV06 ACE for tinkerers who want speed on a budget.
Which is cheaper?
The Creality Ender-3 V3 SE at $179, versus $239 for the Sovol SV06 ACE, checked Oct 27, 2026.
What is the difference between the Ender-3 V3 SE and the SV06 ACE?
Print speed: Up to 250 mm/s (180 mm/s typical), 2,500 mm/s² acceleration on the Ender-3 V3 SE, Up to 600 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s² acceleration; Sovol FAQ says 250 to 300 mm/s in real prints on the SV06 ACE. Auto leveling: Yes, CR Touch auto leveling with strain sensor auto Z offset on the Ender-3 V3 SE, Yes, fully automatic with pressure sensor on the SV06 ACE. Max nozzle temp: 260 °C on the Ender-3 V3 SE, 300 °C, all metal hot end on the SV06 ACE.
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