Bambu Lab A1 mini vs Creality Ender-3 V3 SE
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
A1 mini and Ender-3 V3 SE are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose A1 mini if max print speed and max colors matters more; choose Ender-3 V3 SE if price matters more. On the category's overall technical index, A1 mini scores 28/100 against 10/100 for Ender-3 V3 SE.
| Parameter |
A1 mini
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
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Ender-3 V3 SE
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 299 € | ~150–200 € |
| Price updated on | — | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 34.7 × 31.5 × 36.5 cm | 42 × 36.6 × 49 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 5.7 kg | 7.34 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 180 × 180 mm | 220 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 180 mm | 250 mm |
| Power (W) | 150 W | 350 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 220 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 250 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 50 μm | 0.1 ±mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 180 mm | 220 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 180 mm | 250 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 260 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 80 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 250 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | false | False |
| Filament sensor | true | False |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | false | False |
| Native Klipper | false | False |
| Input shaper | true | False |
| Multicolor printing | true | False |
| Multicolor requires accessory | true | — |
| Max colors | 4 | 1 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Compatible with Bambu Studio (OrcaSlicer-derived) and OrcaSlicer. Supports LAN mode for cloud-free printing. Does not run native Klipper. | The printer runs Creality's proprietary Marlin-based firmware. It is compatible with Creality Print and Cura 5.0 or later; Simplify3D support is documented by third-party resellers. Print files are transferred via SD card. Community guides exist for converting to Klipper, but this is not an officially supported configuration and requires manual hardware and firmware intervention. |
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Best price Intermediate
The lowest list price among intermediate Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) machines: €175. The second cheapest starts at €229. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Price: A1 mini 299 € vs Ender-3 V3 SE 175 € — Ender-3 V3 SE wins (+71%)
- Max print speed: A1 mini 500 mm/s vs Ender-3 V3 SE 250 mm/s — A1 mini wins (+100%)
- Max colors: A1 mini 4 vs Ender-3 V3 SE 1 — A1 mini wins (+300%)
- Work area: A1 mini 180×180 mm vs Ender-3 V3 SE 220×220 mm — Ender-3 V3 SE wins (+49%)
- Build height Z: A1 mini 180 mm vs Ender-3 V3 SE 250 mm — Ender-3 V3 SE wins (+39%)
Which one to choose
Choose A1 mini if…
you value max print speed, max colors and filament sensor.
Choose Ender-3 V3 SE if…
you value price, work area and build height z.
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