Bambu Lab A2L vs Creality Ender-3 V3 SE
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
A2L and Ender-3 V3 SE are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose A2L if work area and max print speed matters more; choose Ender-3 V3 SE if price matters more. On the category's overall technical index, A2L scores 36/100 against 10/100 for Ender-3 V3 SE.
| Parameter |
A2L
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
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Ender-3 V3 SE
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 379 € | ~150–200 € |
| Price updated on | — | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 54.4 × 52.9 × 50.5 cm | 42 × 36.6 × 49 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 12.8 kg | 7.34 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 330 × 320 mm | 220 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 325 mm | 250 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 350 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 220 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 250 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 ±mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 320 mm | 220 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 325 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 | 19 | 1 |
| 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. | 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
A2L
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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: A2L 379 € vs Ender-3 V3 SE 175 € — Ender-3 V3 SE wins (+117%)
- Work area: A2L 330×320 mm vs Ender-3 V3 SE 220×220 mm — A2L wins (+118%)
- Max print speed: A2L 500 mm/s vs Ender-3 V3 SE 250 mm/s — A2L wins (+100%)
- Max colors: A2L 19 vs Ender-3 V3 SE 1 — A2L wins (+1800%)
- Build height Z: A2L 325 mm vs Ender-3 V3 SE 250 mm — A2L wins (+30%)
Which one to choose
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