Bambu Lab A1 vs Creality Ender-3 V3 SE
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
A1 and Ender-3 V3 SE are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose A1 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 scores 33/100 against 10/100 for Ender-3 V3 SE.
| Parameter |
A1
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 (€) | 429 € | ~150–200 € |
| Price updated on | — | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 38.5 × 41 × 43 cm | 42 × 36.6 × 49 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 8.3 kg | 7.34 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 220 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 250 mm |
| Power (W) | 1300 W | 350 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | 220 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 250 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 ±mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 256 mm | 220 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 256 mm | 250 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 260 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °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 | The A1 works natively with Bambu Studio, Bambu Lab's proprietary slicer available for Windows and macOS, which handles slicing, automatic calibrations, and remote monitoring via the Bambu Handy app. Third-party slicers — including PrusaSlicer, SuperSlicer, and Ultimaker Cura — are supported via standard G-code export, but advanced features such as vibration compensation and active flow control are only available within the Bambu ecosystem. | 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. |
MakerSpecs Awards
A1
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Ender-3 V3 SE
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 429 € vs Ender-3 V3 SE 175 € — Ender-3 V3 SE wins (+145%)
- Max print speed: A1 500 mm/s vs Ender-3 V3 SE 250 mm/s — A1 wins (+100%)
- Max colors: A1 4 vs Ender-3 V3 SE 1 — A1 wins (+300%)
- Work area: A1 256×256 mm vs Ender-3 V3 SE 220×220 mm — A1 wins (+35%)
- Filament sensor: A1 yes, Ender-3 V3 SE no
Which one to choose
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