Creality Ender-3 (original) and Ender-3 V2: upgrades that fit
Every part on this page names each of these printers in its manufacturer’s own compatibility documentation, for the stock configuration. Their makers document the same parts for both models, so they share this page. If your printer has a modified hotend, extruder, or bed, check with the part’s maker before buying.
| Manufacturer spec | Ender-3 (original) | Ender-3 V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Filament diameter | Not stated | 1.75 mm |
| Stock extruder | Bowden | Bowden |
| Hotend maximum | Not stated | 250 °C (stock hotend) |
| Identify yours | Ender-3 (original) page ↗ | Ender-3 V2 page ↗ |
Nozzles for the Creality Ender-3 (original) and Ender-3 V2
2 verified options with a manufacturer-documented fit. Compare in the full nozzles guide
| Product | Best for | Skip if | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creality High-end Hardened Steel Nozzle Kit (MK8) (8 pcs (Amazon model 3D-Hardened Steel Nozzle Kit); sizes not stated by Creality) | Original Ender-3 owners who want wear-resistant spare nozzles for occasional abrasive filaments. | You own an Ender-3 V3-series printer, or want a fully documented single-size nozzle. | View on Amazon (opens Amazon in a new tab) |
| Micro Swiss CM2 MK8 Nozzle (Hardened Tip) (0.4 mm (Micro Swiss SKU M2901-04)) | Original Ender-3 owners who want one wear-resistant nozzle with a copper-alloy body and a hardened steel tip. | Your printer uses a quick-swap or all-in-one hotend. | View on Amazon (opens Amazon in a new tab) |
Build plates for the Creality Ender-3 (original) and Ender-3 V2
2 verified options with a manufacturer-documented fit. Compare in the full build plates guide
| Product | Best for | Skip if | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIQU CryoGrip Pro Glacier Build Plate (Glacier (fine texture), size for Ender 3/V2/Pro/Ender 3S (BIQU SKU 1060000760)) | Original Ender-3 owners who want a modern spring-steel plate that grips PLA and PETG at lower bed temperatures. | Your Ender-3 has a glass or non-magnetic bed and you don’t want to add a magnetic base. | View on Amazon (opens Amazon in a new tab) |
| Creality Double-sided Printing Platform (Double-sided smooth PEI and textured-sticker steel sheet, 235 × 235 × 1.2 mm (Creality SKU 4004090069)) | Original Ender-3 owners who want an official Creality two-sided steel sheet. | Your Ender-3 has no magnetic base and you don’t want to buy one separately. | View on Amazon (opens Amazon in a new tab) |
Enclosures for the Creality Ender-3 (original) and Ender-3 V2
2 verified options with a manufacturer-documented fit. Compare in the full enclosures guide
| Product | Best for | Skip if | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| VEVOR 3D Printer Enclosure (Oxford cloth tent with LED) (Model S0001, 550 x 650 x 750 mm, without ventilation) | Ender-3-class bed slingers when you want a dust and draft cover with a built-in light. | You print mostly PLA or PETG, or you need extraction to the outdoors. | View on Amazon (opens Amazon in a new tab) |
| Creality 3D Printer Multifunction Enclosure (Small, 48 x 60 x 72 cm, no LED or fan kit) | Ender-3 and Ender-3 V2 class bed-slingers (models Creality names for the Small size) when you want a low-cost draft and dust shield for ABS or ASA. | You need fume extraction, or your printer with its spool holder is larger than the stated size. | View on Amazon (opens Amazon in a new tab) |
Documented for other Creality models, not the Creality Ender-3 (original) and Ender-3 V2
These parts are easy to mistake for a fit. Their makers name a related model but not the Creality Ender-3 (original) and Ender-3 V2, so we don’t list them above.
- Creality Epoxy Resin Build Plate 235×235mm (235 × 235 mm epoxy resin coated spring steel plate): documented for Creality Ender-3 V3, Creality Ender-3 V3 SE, Creality Ender-3 V3 KE, Creality K1, Creality K1C, Creality Ender-3 S1
- Creality K1 Max/Ender-3 V3 Plus Epoxy Resin Build Plate 310×315mm (310 × 315 mm epoxy resin coated spring steel plate (no magnetic base per Amazon listing)): documented for Creality Ender-3 V3 Plus, Creality K1 Max
- Creality K1 Max/Ender-3 V3 Plus PEI Build Plate (Textured PEI spring steel plate, no magnetic base (per Amazon listing)): documented for Creality Ender-3 V3 Plus, Creality K1 Max
- Creality K1 Max/Ender-3 V3 Plus Smooth PEI Build Plate (Smooth PEI spring steel plate, no magnetic base (per Amazon listing)): documented for Creality Ender-3 V3 Plus, Creality K1 Max
- Creality K1/Ender-3 V3 SE Smooth PEI Build Plate (235 × 235 mm smooth PEI spring steel plate, no magnetic base (per Amazon listing)): documented for Creality Ender-3 V3, Creality Ender-3 V3 SE, Creality Ender-3 V3 KE, Creality K1
- Creality "Unicorn" Quick-Swap Nozzle (0.4 mm, 1 pc (Amazon model AMUS-CU-3D-AC-V3-Nozzles-2.0-1P)): documented for Creality Ender-3 V3, Creality Ender-3 V3 Plus, Creality K1, Creality K1 Max, Creality K1C
- Creality Genuine E3D ObXidian High Flow Nozzle Assembly (Unicorn) (0.4 mm, 1 pc (Amazon model 3D-AC-PZ-E3D-YTPZ)): documented for Creality Ender-3 V3, Creality Ender-3 V3 Plus, Creality K1, Creality K1 Max, Creality K1C
- Creality Ender-3 V3 SE/KE Ceramic Heating Block Kit with Quick-swap Nozzle (Kit for Ender-3 V3 SE/KE; nozzle size not stated by Creality): documented for Creality Ender-3 V3 SE, Creality Ender-3 V3 KE
Filament notes for the Creality Ender-3 (original) and Ender-3 V2
Start with Best Filament for the Creality Ender-3, Ender-3 V2 and Ender-3 S1 (2026), which covers what these printerscan and can’t print according to the maker.
Both use 1.75 mm filament. Every spool in our filament shortlists is 1.75 mm, but check the exact listing before you buy. The stock extruder is Bowden, so firmer flexible grades are the safer starting point; check the TPU guide before buying soft TPU.
- Best PLA Filament (2026): Everyday Spools Matched to Your Printer
- Best PETG Filament (2026): Functional-Part Spools by Printer
- Best TPU Filament (2026): Flexible Spools by Hardness and Feed Path
For a material direction matched to your printer, use the filament finder with the Ender-3 (original) preselected or the Ender-3 V2 preselected.
Care gear for any printer
Dryers, storage, and tools don't depend on your printer model. These shortlists cover them.