Bambu Lab A2L vs Creality Ender-3 V3 Plus
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Anyone who wants to print larger parts or multiple colors should look at the A2L: its build area is bigger and the AMS system handles up to 19 colors, at a lower price than the Ender-3 V3 Plus. Anyone who wants native Klipper out of the box and higher temperatures for trickier materials should go for the Ender-3 V3 Plus.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 379 € | 479 € |
| Price updated on | — | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 54.4 × 52.9 × 50.5 cm | 41 × 44.5 × 57.7 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 12.8 kg | 11.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 330 × 320 mm | 300 × 300 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 325 mm | 330 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 350 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.2 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 320 mm | 410 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 325 mm | 330 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 80 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | No | No |
| Filament sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | No | No |
| Native Klipper | No | Yes |
| Input shaper | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | Yes | No |
| Multicolor requires accessory | Yes | — |
| Max colors | 19 | — |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The A2L is compatible with Bambu Studio, Bambu Lab's proprietary slicer for Windows and macOS, which provides native access to all machine features including AMS multi-color management. Third-party slicers that export standard G-code — such as PrusaSlicer and OrcaSlicer — are supported, though some advanced features may not be available outside Bambu Studio. Connectivity is via Wi-Fi; basic printing functions do not require a cloud account. | Powered by Creality OS (Klipper-based) and supports Creality Print, integrating smoothly with major third-party slicers like Cura and PrusaSlicer. |
The differences that matter
- Native Klipper: present on the Ender-3 V3 Plus, absent on the A2L — firmware customization without third-party mods.
- Multicolor: the A2L handles it with the AMS (up to 19 colors), the Ender-3 V3 Plus doesn't without accessories.
- Bed temperature: the Ender-3 V3 Plus heats up to 100°C against 80°C — an edge with filaments that are fussier about adhesion.
- Price: the A2L costs €100 less.
Which one to choose
Choose A2L if…
Anyone printing decorative pieces or parts that outgrow a standard bed benefits from the A2L's larger build area (330×320 mm against 300×300 mm) and AMS-managed multicolor, at a lower purchase price. The trade-off is no native Klipper and a bed that tops out at 80°C, less suited to filaments that need higher temperatures to adhere well.
Choose Ender-3 V3 Plus if…
Anyone using technical filaments that adhere better with a hotter bed (up to 100°C against 80°C) and wants to customize the firmware should pick the Ender-3 V3 Plus, which ships with native Klipper. The trade-off is a smaller build area and no multicolor without dedicated accessories.
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Filaments for these printers
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