According to the official website, Creality will release 3 "Neo" 3D printers in YouTube and Facebook Live on August 5th. These 3 new "Neo" models are upgraded versions of the Ender 3, Ender 3 V2 and Ender 3 Max, which add auto-leveling and some other exciting features, but not much more in price. They may replace the first 3 models as the new popular low-cost model printer, considering the popularity of Ender 3 around the world? But according to the official response, Ender 3 will not be discontinued for now.
There has been some discussion on Reddit about these three printers, a series that users have jokingly called the Ender 3 Variation, as there are now more than 10 ender 3's 3d printer (including these 3). From the post voting results we can see, people are still excited about these printers. Now let's take a look at the new features and the more important parameters of these Neo series.
Each “Neo” printer update includes the following three new features: a 32-bit motherboard, Creality's CR Touch auto bed leveling probe, and a upgraded extruder (metal Bowden extruder). But in terms of printing platform upgrades, the Ender 3 Neo and Ender 3 Max Neo are carbon silicon glass plates, while the Ender 3 V2 Neo is PC spring steel. Probably due to cost considerations, the Ender 3 Neo does not have the quick installation feature of the Ender 3 V2 Neo and Ender 3 Max Neo, you need to manually install every accessories.The price difference between the Ender 3 V2 Neo and the Ender 3 Max Neo comes from the difference in print volume.
Ender 3 Neo
Ender 3 Neo(Updates over Ender 3):
- CR touch auto-leveling function
- Silent mainboard (same mainboard as ender 3 v2)
- Upgraded Metal extruder
- Print platform upgraded BuildTak-style sticker to Carbon silicon glass plate
- Power failure renewal, yellow bed springs
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9 national languages UI
Price Comparison: Ender 3 Neo version is $239, $50 more expensive than the Ender 3 ($189).
Ender 3 V2 Neo
Ender 3 V2 Neo(Updates over Ender 3 V2):
- CR touch auto-leveling function
- Easier to install, just lock a few screws to complete the installation.
- Upgraded metal extruder
- Print platform upgraded from carbon-silicon glass to PC spring steel
- Screen preview of the model to be printed, in case of printing the wrong model
Price Comparison: Ender 3 V2 Neo is $319, $40 more expensive than the Ender 3 V2($279).
Ender 3 Max Neo
Ender 3 Max Neo(Updates over Ender 3 Max):
- CR touch auto-leveling function
- Double Z-axis Screw dual-bar wire linkage at the same time, to avoid the printing deviation of single-axis printing
- 32-bit super silent motherboard
- belt adjuster
* Printing size: 300*300*320 ( 300*300*340 for Ender 3 MAX）
Price Comparison:The Neo version is $10 more expensive than the Ender 3 max ($379).
Detailed Specifications of the 3 “NEO” Printers:
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Model |
Ender-3 Neo |
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Time to market |
Aug-2022 |
Aug-2022 |
Jul-2022 |
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Price |
$239 |
$319 |
$389 |
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Build Size(mm) |
220*220*250mm |
220*220*250mm |
300*300*320mm |
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Printer Size(mm) |
440*440*465mm |
438*424*472mm |
516*582*590mm |
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Package Size(mm) |
530*380*200mm |
520*505*280mm |
665*555*290mm |
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Machine Net Weight（KG)) |
7.2kg |
7.8kg |
10.3kg |
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Package Gross Weight(KG) |
8.7kg |
9.8kg |
13.5kg |
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Molding technology |
FDM |
FDM |
FDM |
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Nozzle quantity |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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Printing Layer Thickness |
0.1-04mm |
0.1-04mm |
0.1-04mm |
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Nozzle Diameter |
Standard 0.4mm |
Standard 0.4mm |
Standard 0.4mm |
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Printing Precision |
±0.1mm |
±0.1mm |
±0.1mm |
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Supported Filaments |
PLA/PETG/ABS |
PLA/PETG/ABS |
PLA/PETG/ABS/Wood |
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Supported File Format |
STL/OBJ/AMF |
STL/OBJ/AMF |
STL/OBJ/AMF |
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Operation modes |
TF card/USB |
TF card/USB |
TF card/USB |
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Filament Diameter |
1.75mm |
1.75mm |
1.75mm |
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Slicing Software |
Creality Slicer/Cura/Repetier-Host/Simplify3D |
Creality Slicer/Cura/Repetier-Host/Simplify3D |
Creality Slicer/Cura/Repetier-Host/Simplify3D |
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Resume Printing |
√ |
√ |
√ |
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Filament detector |
X |
X |
√ |
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Dual Z-axis |
X |
X |
√ |
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Automatic Bed Leveling |
√ |
√ |
√ |
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Silent Mainboard |
√ |
√ |
√ |
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Type of Extruder |
Full-metal bowden extruder |
Full-metal bowden extruder |
Full-metal bowden extruder |
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Display |
12864 Knob screen |
4.3inch Knob color screen |
4.3inch Knob color screen |
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Mainboard |
32-bit |
32-bit |
32-bit |
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Rated Voltage |
100-120V~/220-240V~ |
100-120V~/220-240V~ |
100-120V~/220-240V~ |
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Power Supply |
24V |
24V |
24V |
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Rated Power |
350W |
350W |
350W |
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Maximum Heatbed Temperature |
100℃ |
100℃ |
110℃ |
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Maximum Nozzle Temperature |
260℃ |
260℃ |
260℃ |
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Maximum Printing Speed |
120mm/s |
120mm/s |
120mm/s |
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Normal Printing Speed |
50mm/s |
50mm/s |
50mm/s |
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Printing Platform |
Carborundum glass platform |
PC spring steel sheet |
Carborundum glass platform |