CNC Kitchen | Flexible Bed VS Touchscreen & Silent Drivers - Which is the BETTER budget 3D Printer? (2020) @CNCKitchen | Uploaded May 2020 | Updated October 2024, 4 days ago.
Are you looking for a reasonably priced 3D printer in the range of $200 to $300? I compared two interesting contestants: the Creality Ender-3 Pro and the Alfawise U30 Pro, which is similar to the LONGER LK4 Pro. Which one performs better and suits your needs and budget?

Website article with comparison chart: cnckitchen.com/blog/creality-ender-3-pro-vs-alfawise-u30-pro-which-is-the-better-budget-3d-printer

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Ender-3 Pro
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Alfawise U30 Pro
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Longer LK4 Pro
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Aliexpress: geni.us/dLEm

Ender-3 (Old version if PRO is not available):
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Flexible Bed
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Aliexpress: geni.us/v1Op8U

🖨 Printed models:
myminifactory.com/de/object/3d-print-moon-city-2-0-52920
thingiverse.com/thing:908062
myminifactory.com/de/object/3d-print-darth-vader-bust-82996
prusaprinters.org/prints/16170-lumpy-bumpy-vase
prusaprinters.org/prints/62-josef-prusas-pug-buddy
thingiverse.com/thing:2975429
thingiverse.com/thing:763622

📚Further links:
CoreXY Upgrade: kay3d.com/products/kay3d-corexy-conversion-kit-mk2-based-on-ender-3
Chuck's video: youtube.com/watch?v=Fb4XMbZ0iA4

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Chapters
0:00 Introduction
1:30 Price
2:30 Assembly
3:20 Machine Build Quality:
3:55 Print Beds
5:25 Extrusion System
6:40 Part Cooling
7:00 Electronics
9:10 Smart Features
9:55 Print Quality
11:44 Safety
12:10 Noise
13:35 Community & Upgrades
14:30 Long term experience
15:50 Summary & Conclusion

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DISCLAIMER: The 3D printers were provided by Gearbest free of charge for review.