The "Z" you see on the standard interphase is the Z-offset. Use the Jyers firmware to get the actual Z and much more features

Great review. I love the fact that you did this entire review with the printer running. The noise is greatly reduced. Keep up the great work.

Got this recently as my first printer. While it's far from quiet (unless you upgrade the fans), it's working well for me.

I bought the Ender 3 and a month later bought this one too. Great printers! I’ve worked them both hard. A really like the upgrades. Great review. Thank you.

You've got me sold on this printer. I've had some extra funds burning a hole in my pocket, but didn't know where to spend them. I'm a total newb, so I'll be learning on the go. Sounds like the 3 V2 should be a good place to start. I like how you talk to your audience instead of talking down to us. It's obvious that you're speaking from experience, so thanks for your insight.

great channel, great review. This very same printer is what I recently purchased, seemed the best choice for getting into this. runs about $340 here in Australia so thanks for the info. Subscribed.

perfect review!

I have one of these. Great machine indeed. Im very happy with it and Id recommend this also for sure as a first printer as it is in addition a machine u can grow with as u learn more and more and advances. However, its NOT quiet. Its not very noisy at first, until till the PSU fan kicks on at wich point it starts screaming almost like a hairdryer on full blast. The PSU fan is by far the loudest part in the machine but this maybee goes for 3D printers in general, (Have not used any other machine then my own so I dont have anything to compare with but seen others also pointing at the PSU fan being very loud.) This however defies a bit the purpose of quiet stepper drivers. Its definitley not something u want to have running during the night while trying to sleep unless u can close a door to the bedroom or the room the machine is running in. (Not sure its a good idea leaving these running overnight anyway but many do for long prints). Despite the loud PSU fan its as said a really good machine. Easy to operate, the precision is there and a guy named Jyers also make a great firmware upgrade for it that fix some bugs and adds lots of functionality. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pZeqi7yozK-0fI0.html. ONE NOTE! Creality forgot to cut out air outlet vents for the PSU wich completley disables the cooling as the air can't get out again and this can lead to PSU overheating (or fire in worst case!). I removed the cover and cut out vents with an angle grinder but there should be printable replacement covers with proper vents if u dont want to do it that way. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b8tdZcxmvKuRl30.html The few caveats of the machine are however fixable and its a also a machine with a great community around it if u want support wich is a BIG plus esp for starters including me.

Great video's They are very helpful and Informative,

Awesome video!

been planning to buy one, so nice to know what ill be dealing with

I have actually just bought this as my first printer and am waiting for it to arrive. It is interesting to watch this review which confirms that I have made the right choice. Just wanting to see the real works in a week or two.

Informative video!

Great video!

This is my first printer. So far, so good. Prints great.

Thanks for your excellent review. Nils! This printer looks like the next one I should buy.

Nice Vid :)

i have the ender-3 v2 and it's print quality is AMAZING!. i strongly recommend it!!!

Every single one of your "cons" is already available as an upgrade either as an official upgrade from Creality, or from a 3rd party like Micro Swiss (direct drive). So basically, yeah, the V2 is the perfect printer. Had mine for a week and loving it.

I would love to see a comparison between this and the Prusa MINI!

I've been wanting to get a 3d printer for a while now but wasn't sure where to start. I think ima pull the trigger and get this one

I believe that the Z on the display is the Z-offset value. X, Y, and Z positions are probably somewhere else in the display system. Putting the Z-offset in the printer may eliminate the need to reslice the model on partial prints but mostly useless in a normal print job. That is speculation on my part. I have the original version of the Ender 3 and the quality-of-life changes on the v2 are very nice to see.(But, yes, touchscreen please!!!)

Default printer and firmware is okay for PLA but not that great at everything else, bed temp also capped by default. I upgraded mine with an enclosure, G10 / PEI bed, harder bed springs, Klipper, ABL. Also fixed the hot glue issues around the motherboard. Now it prints up to ASA really well.

A great review.. thanks. 250mm is 10" not 8" as you stated.. but hey, a good review👍

Use the “Ender extender” for print volume

i love five guys!!

Thank you! I did hear that the power supply could be a fire Hazard from an other KZfaq video any advice?

I decided to get the Ender 3 pro just for the community and upgrades

I like ender 3 v2 but it is good if the person is good at tinkering around. so my first choice was ender 3 v2 but i am analysing which one i will perchase

Me watching this video 2 years later after just ordering this as my first printer

Ok, just curious. Are you into CNC machines or laser engraving? Been looking at those and 3D printing and am interested in them all but not sure where to start. Thinking about starting with this 3D printer since it’s the least expensive and looks fun for myself and the kids. Have you gotten into CNC machines or laser engraving? If so, what are your recommendations for a beginner?

One caveat with purchasing this, apparently, is the frequency of reported warped beds, on Amazon. I’m hesitant, despite the positive review here.

I'm still sold on Prusa.

I was just given an Ender 3 v.1 for my B-Day. Any suggestions for upgrades to make it better/equal to the v.2?

Can you compare the Elgoo Neptune 2, Ender 3 Pro, and Ender 3 V2 please? Thanks!

Good review! A note though, not sure if that's normal but why there is no print speed and Wattage use / per area or similar comparision to similar products please? I would like to know if that printer is slow/average/fast and if it is going to use a lot of energy (which is both not green usually and expensive these days).

I'm loving this channel , would you recommend it to a 20-year-old who knows very little about 3d printers, but would like to learn, maybe thanks to some courses on KZfaq or by reading manuals?

I actually bought one last week. Get the upgraded springs and metal knobs. Bed adhesion sucks but flip the glass over to the smooth side and it sticks like glued in place. Get new Boden tubing as well. Everything else you can print yourself with the printer.

Having both An Ender 3 and a BIQU B1, there is no comparison. The B1 blows the Ender out of the water. On the B1 I can level the bed manually and it stays level for months at a time. The Ender Z_stop switch is flaky and I'm constantly fighting it. I've been 3D printing for 8 years.

touchscreens of that size are actually cheaper than that one that they are using now. it would lower the end cost by twenty to thirty dollars.

What Filomena do you need for it

I just bought a V2 today at Micro Center in Trustin California. Already waiting for the test print to finish. But just looking at the test print. It's preforming better then my Tronxy X5SA. Quitter as well.

What's the difference between the "Plus" and the "pro"? Oh and whats with the inclosed printers? tnx.

I personally have my ender 3 v1 in my bedroom ;)

does any kind of filament work or is there one specific?

The motors may be quiet but those fans are so loud! I wish I could sleep through a print I just can’t!

I purchased a Creality Ender 3 Neo but after watching many videos I am now undecided on which one I should buy as a noob. Could you kindly respond and recommend a model for me. I want to print helmets and smaller items such as lighter holders battery pack holders and so on. I would be so grateful for any help and response. Thanks in advance

Hi Nils. I just purchased my first 3d Ender 3 V2 & will have it on Thursday. I am really looking forward to getting into it, since I want to build stowage & other things for my 1/35 scale tanks & trucks & maybe start into making my own models. I am in an apartment & so am wondering about smell. Is there anything I need to be concerned about? If you have any tips for me I would certainly look forward to any help I can get.

Creality does offer a hight upgrade to the ender 3

do you need a PC for the program or will a chrome laptop work

Ender extender. Buy it

Does it have auto bed balancing or auto stop when you run out of filament?

LK5 Pro or Ender 3 v2? I like the printable size of the LK5, but the Ender 3 is big enough for what I am trying to print. Longer cut some corners to keep the LK5 priced well, like how the belt for the x-axis sits below the "strut". Some other reviewers have commented on this, and how it can introduce a variation in the position of the print head compared to where it thinks the head is. Over all the Ender 3 v2 looks like a more detailed/polished beginner 3d printer, but I like the size of the LK5.

If you've never used a putty knife to remove prints from that bed, then why is there a putty knife literally sitting on the machine under the bed almost getting hit by the bed leveling screw knob? @9:27

I am looking at getting my 1st 3D printer but only have an iPad mini (no pc). Is there a printer that would be suitable? Thanks for the great videos.

Hi can anyone please tell me why it says you have 220 x 220 build plate but the biggest size I can get is 196. Thanks for any help or advice

What about carbon fiber print

Mine is gonna arrive this friday, any tips for assembly, or common problems?

Is it possible to upgrade my V2 to reach 300deg tempt? I would like to use high tempt filament. Please list the things I need, if it is possible. Thanks!

Hi Nils, love your videos!! Hope you can help me. I have an ender 3 v2, extruder motor stopped moving, Plugged the motor to a different axis and did rotate so the motor is fine, check continuity of the extruder cables and is ok, check voltages and vrefs of the extruder pins and extruder drive and all are ok. Everything seems fine but cant get my extruder axis to work. Do you have any clue what is happening? Appreciate any help of guide. I dont know if I need a new board, or motor, or cables or psu… driving me crazy! Thanks!!!!

Can you recommend a 3d printer for around $900 this will be my first 3d printer

I am looking for my first one but there are SOOO many it has some VERY bad reviews so that scares me.

I was wondering what the smell was like? and how bad is it for kids to breath in while pirnting?

I just got my ender 3v2 and in less then 2 week it no longer goes up as it print . So it makes the base of a print and then just make a mess. I can't believe the stepper motor would have gone bad this fast. Please anyone can help? I've reached out to the manufacturer so far I have not been acknowledged.

Money no issue. What should I buy this or max version? I trust you 😅😂

what do you think about the CR 6 SE vs this model for first 3d printer? It's a bit more expensive but some of the other features such as bed leveling seem worth it since everyone seems to mod the ender 3 v2 right out of the box.

Does this have thermal runaway protection I can’t believe people would leave a print run overnight - totally a risk fire 🔥 or other issues like wasting filament 😬

7:40... Look here... there's alot of things that can be done with 5 inches brother

I’m new to 3d printing but i need my prototype parts to be useable in order for me to know their functionality and what can be sacrificed for weight and so on. Now, I’d like to stay under 400 and that may be asking a lot but i don’t know if i can even do this 3d printing but i imagine if i can i will have many of these units. I found a filament that looks promising and that is nylon with carbon fiber so i need all metal hot ends and the capability to get to 260 degrees. Doing a search to ask this does not return enough info and I’ve been watching a lot of YT videos and you speak well and get to the point in a clear and effective manner so...I’m asking you. TY

My 9-year old grandson wants to print and design 3-D planes and rockets. Will this machine do that? Are there inexpensive programs or software to do this?

Touchscreen - OR have it where you can just attach a touchscreen

I have one and the beds are not great, I do clean them with hot soapy water but I’ve ended up using glue sticks , he’s being economical with his facts !

hi, what do you think about the Creality3D CR-10 Smart? is it worth buying?

microcenter has this for 199 (569.98 x 385.06 x 199.90 mm) 160 openbox

That's the z-offset, not the z-height.

Is the v2 or the pro better??

You mentioned leaving it running overnight. Do you have any concerns of it being a fire hazard?

Wtf we are both wearing a super Mario shirt 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

There is a subreddit that post promo codes for these so i got mine for like 160 so if you are looking at getting one check that out

"I have a couple of dozen micro-USB connectors around the house, and you probably do, too."

Just pops off on glass bed? 😆

I am not sure you should put it in your bedroom - the burning plastic is toxic and not good to breath in. I recommend putting it in a bathroom with the fan on , or maybe in the garage or something.

I have this 3d printer it messed up I printed 1 thing I made a dog and the Cat messed up

two things off the bat i do not like the roll of filament on top, and does not come with auto level i know there is an option to add one but being a novice no thank you. I like the 3 D Mingda magician X it comes with auto level and is quiet. yes it is 500 plus but being a novice at 3d my first buy i would go with Mingda magician x. ender 3 v2 i could buy for 365 at best buy canada.

Does it come with ABL? No? Then its not a good beginner printer.

I am relly torn between this and the ender 3 Max

I didn't see anything in it that makes it better than artillery genius, really it is outdated in compare with it artillery genius.

Rat rig minion. Or something on rails. Iv no time for wheels.

micro-usb sucks. it's fiddly and breaks easily. they should be using a traditional type-b connector like on any other type of printer.

nobody has micro usb cables...

Do you own a Creality Ender 5 Pro 3D Printer?

i think i made a good decision

I really want to see the death of MICRO USB, it is junk breaks too easily and can even break the connector inside. Cannot believe they did not just go to C. My daughter wanted a 3d printer for Xmas so there is an Ender 3V2 under the tree.

Neptune 2s is better

Anyone shilling chinese printers is scum.

"perfect first printer" $500. lemmie just drop half a grand...

do not put your 3D printer in your bedroom it is a bad idea

This printer is garbage and a waste of time

The only disadvantage of that printer it that it is chinese.

Based on this video I've just ordered the Ender 3 V2 direct from Creality. I've been thinking of trying 3D printing for a while and this video convinced me that this is a decent 1st machine, especially for the price. Question, I know the bed must be leveled relative to the print head, but how critical is the level of the surface the printer sits on? I live on a boat (on a river) and while it's not extreme the boat does move around a little when the river is running fast or a big boat goes by.