Bambu Lab A2L vs Creality Ender-3 V3 SE
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
The A2L and the Ender-3 V3 SE start from very different budgets — €379 versus about €175 — and it shows: more than double the build area (330×320 mm vs 220×220 mm), double the speed (500 mm/s vs 250 mm/s), and input shaper only on the A2L. The Ender-3 V3 SE still matters for a first cheap printer or for beds that need to reach 100°C.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | No | No |
| Filament sensor | Yes | No |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | No | No |
| Native Klipper | No | No |
| Input shaper | Yes | No |
| Multicolor printing | Yes | No |
| Multicolor requires accessory | Yes | — |
| 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. |
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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: €379 vs €175 — the Ender-3 V3 SE costs less than half.
- Build area: 330×320 mm vs 220×220 mm — the A2L fits parts more than twice as large.
- Max speed: 500 mm/s vs 250 mm/s — double on the A2L.
- Bed temperature: 80°C vs 100°C — the Ender-3 V3 SE handles ABS and PETG better on beds that need more heat.
- Multicolor: up to 19 colors with an accessory on the A2L, single color on the Ender-3 V3 SE.
Which one to choose
Choose A2L if…
you need a nearly double build area (330×320 mm) and want multicolor printing with an AMS accessory, plus input shaper for fast prints without ringing.
Choose Ender-3 V3 SE if…
budget is the top priority (€175 vs €379), or you work with materials that need a bed past 80°C, where the Ender-3 V3 SE reaches 100°C.
Where to buy
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Filaments for these printers
The most chosen spools among the materials both printers can print according to their specifications.
- ELEGOO PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
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- SUNLU PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
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- OVERTURE PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)High speed1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
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