A2L vs Ender-3 V3
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
| Parameter |
A2L
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
|
Ender-3 V3
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 379 € | 419 € |
| Price updated on | — | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 54.4 × 52.9 × 50.5 cm | 35.8 × 37.4 × 49.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 12.8 kg | 7.8 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 330 × 320 mm | 220 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 325 mm | 250 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 350 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 600 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 | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 80 °C | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | False |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto bed leveling | mesh | mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | False | True |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | False |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | False |
| 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 native operating system is Creality OS, a customized version of Klipper. It supports Creality Print and major third-party slicers, along with WiFi connectivity and remote management. |
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