Expert Pick #09
Creality Ender-3 V4 Combo.
Ultra-fast 500mm/s printing with 16-color CFS multicolor system, auto calibration, and a rigid unipiece gantry.
The Verdict.
8.3/ 10
Gavler Meta-Score
“The Ender-3 V4 Combo fundamentally changes what $399 gets you in 3D printing. Multicolor was a $1,000+ feature last year — now it's included at a budget price point. The 500mm/s speed with input shaping is genuinely fast, prints are accurate, and the auto-calibration means less fiddling. PLA and PETG print beautifully; exotic materials are more limited than the old S1 Pro. For the vast majority of makers who want speed and color variety over exotic material support, this is the obvious pick.”
The Gavler Verdict
Precision Engineering
500mm/s Speed
Ultra-fast printing with input shaping for vibration-free results at high speed.
16-Color CFS
Included Color Filament System supports up to 16 colors with automatic changes.
Auto Calibration
End-to-end automation with auto leveling, flow calibration, and vibration compensation.
Technical Specifications
Build Volume220 x 220 x 235 mm
Max Speed500 mm/s
Accuracy100±0.1 mm
MulticolorUp to 16 colors (CFS)
The Scoreboard
Expert Consensus84%
Community Rating85%
Best multicolor value in 2026. Excellent speed and accuracy. Exotic material support more limited than predecessors.
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Best Price Availability.
Prices checked March 2026
Global Critique
“The most compelling alternative for multicolor 3D printing at a lower price.”
3D Tech Valley
“Outstanding value — the best multicolor printer at its price in 2026.”
Prism News
“Fast, accurate, reliable for PLA and PETG.”
Tom's Hardware
“If multicolor printing is your goal, this is where to start.”
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