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Experts recommend Creality Ender 3 V2 more than Original Prusa i3 MK3S+

As of 7 Mar 2024, experts prefer Creality Ender 3 V2 over Original Prusa i3 MK3S+, but both 3D Printers have solid expert endorsements.

As per this month's meta ranking, Creality Ender 3 V2 received 2 recommendations: from Popular Mechanics (18 Nov 2022) and Omnicore (11 Jan 2024). By contrast, Original Prusa i3 MK3S+ received only 1 recommendation from PCMag (31 Jan 2024).

Rank Change Price 3D Printer
CNET
Popular Mechanics
Digital Trends
PCMag
Omnicore
Tom's Guide
TechRadar
All3DP
Tom's Hardware
Wirecutter
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+2 $209
Creality Ender 3 V2
The Creality Ender 3 V2 is an affordable and reliable 3D printer that produces high-quality prints and is suitable for hobbyists, makers, and small businesses.
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Original Prusa i3 MK3S+
The Original Prusa i3 MK3S+ is a versatile and reliable 3D printer with advanced features and specifications, making it an excellent choice for prototyping, small-scale production, and hobbyist projects.
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Endorsement summary:

  • On 18 Nov 2022 Popular Mechanics ranked Creality Ender 3 V2 as #4
    Rank 3D Printer Comment
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    #4 out of 7 Creality Ender 3 V2
    Best Easy-to-Use Model
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  • On 11 Jan 2024 Omnicore ranked Creality Ender 3 V2 as #3
    Rank 3D Printer Comment
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    #3 out of 12 Creality Ender 3 V2
    Under $500
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  • On 31 Jan 2024 PCMag ranked Original Prusa i3 MK3S+ as #1
    Rank 3D Printer Comment
    #1 out of 10 Original Prusa i3 MK3S+
    Best Overall 3D Printer for Serious Hobbyists, Makers / Editors' Choice
    ... ... ...

After counting and adding up the 92 expert endorsements of the March rankings, Creality Ender 3 V2 outranks Original Prusa i3 MK3S+. This is not to say that Original Prusa i3 MK3S+ is a bad option. Like Creality Ender 3 V2, it is recommended by experts, but less.

Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, Creality Ender 3 V2 is mentioned by key experts in Mar 2024, while Original Prusa i3 MK3S+ is not.
Rank Change Price 3D Printer
CNET
Popular Mechanics
Digital Trends
PCMag
Omnicore
Tom's Guide
TechRadar
All3DP
Tom's Hardware
Wirecutter
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Bambu Lab A1 Mini
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Bambu Lab P1S
The Bambu Lab P1S 3D printer is highly regarded for its print quality, accuracy, consistency, and ability to handle complex geometries and intricate details, making it a versatile and high-performing printer suitable for a wide range of printing projects.
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Bambu Lab P1P
The Bambu Lab P1P 3D printer is a high-performance machine with advanced features, capable of handling complex geometries and a variety of materials, suitable for professional and hobbyist use.
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Bambu Lab X1 Carbon
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [12]

84
Total expert reviews: 12
  • with a score: 6
  • without a score: 6
Highest score by 3DPrinterly
99
Average score based on 12 reviews
84
Lowest score by PCMag
70

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

Expert reviews [4]

93
Total expert reviews: 4
  • with a score: 2
  • without a score: 2
Highest score by TechGearLab
96
Average score based on 4 reviews
93
Lowest score by All3DP
90

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20
From Seller:
  • 1.Easy Assembly: Compared to Ender-3 V2, this Ender-3 V2 Neo printer is pre-installed, and the assembly requires only 3 steps. Friendly enough to users and beginners in assembly process, which will save much time. It is convenient for customers to install it in quick way, more efficient.
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From Seller:
  • Exclusive opportunity for you to own one of the last of our highly acclaimed workhorse MK3S+ printers at a special discount before the planned production phase-out of this model! The remaining stocks are limited. Secure your MK3S+ now and witness the extraordinary capabilities that have made it a fan favourite.
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From Manufacturer Manufacturer-provided product description, urls and documents.
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Creality Ender 3 V2 is a very popular option at the bottom of the price range. It has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Creality Ender 3 V3 SE or Elegoo Neptune 3 Pro .

Creality Ender 3 V2 is $252.29 cheaper than the average 3D printer ($485.99).

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