Creality Ender-3 V3: power use and running cost
Open CoreXZ design with a tri-metal nozzle; the fastest of the Ender-3 V3 trio. 220 × 220 × 250 mm build volume, open frame.
Power figure: estimated. Estimated from the 350 W PSU rating and 220 mm bed; NikkTech measured it with a plug meter but publishes the figures only as a chart image.
Electricity cost for a print on the Creality Ender-3 V3
Full cost of a print on the Creality Ender-3 V3
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Questions about the Creality Ender-3 V3
How many watts does the Creality Ender-3 V3 use?
About 130 W on average while printing PLA, 10 W when idle and up to 330 W while heating. Estimated from the 350 W PSU rating and 220 mm bed; NikkTech measured it with a plug meter but publishes the figures only as a chart image.
How much does it cost to run a Creality Ender-3 V3 for 24 hours?
3.1 kWh, which is $0.53 at $0.17/kWh (US average) or about £0.81 at UK rates.
Does the Creality Ender-3 V3 use a lot of electricity?
No. Running it 8 hours a day for a month costs roughly $5.30 at US rates — comparable to a desktop computer.