Bambu Lab X1 Carbon vs Bambu Lab X1E
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
The difference between the X1 Carbon and the X1E comes down to one thing: higher declared maximum temperatures on the X1E (320 °C nozzle, 120 °C bed), useful for materials like polycarbonate that the X1 Carbon's 300 °C and 110 °C don't handle the same way. That capability costs €1400 more, nearly double the X1 Carbon's price.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2022 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1050–1250 € | ~2400–2700 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 38.9 × 38.9 × 45.7 cm | 38.9 × 38.9 × 45.7 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 14.13 kg | 16 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | 1000 W | 1350 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 100 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 7 μm | 7 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 256 mm | 256 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 256 mm | 256 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 320 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | No |
| Input shaper | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor requires accessory | Yes | Yes |
| Max colors | 16 | 16 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The printer is controlled via Bambu Studio, the proprietary slicer available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, as well as the Bambu Handy mobile app. LAN mode is supported, allowing full local control without an internet connection or cloud account. Remote monitoring via Bambu Cloud is optional. Bambu Studio accepts 3MF, STL, OBJ, and STEP files and includes advanced features such as vibration compensation and flow rate control. | The X1E works with Bambu Studio, Bambu Lab's proprietary slicer, which handles slicing, automatic calibration, and remote monitoring via the Bambu Handy app. Orca Slicer, an open-source Bambu Studio fork with dedicated profiles, is also supported. The firmware is proprietary; Klipper is not natively supported. The printer can run in LAN-only mode, operating fully without an internet connection through the local network. |
The differences that matter
- Price: €1150 vs €2550 → a €1400 gap, nearly double.
- Declared maximum temperatures: 300 °C vs 320 °C nozzle, 110 °C vs 120 °C bed → the X1E handles materials that need higher temperatures, like polycarbonate.
- Power: 1000 W vs 1350 W → the X1E reaches those temperatures faster.
Which one to choose
Choose X1 Carbon if…
Anyone printing PLA, PETG or standard ABS without needing extreme temperatures gets the same build plate and top speed as the X1E on the X1 Carbon, at a price of €1150. The trade-off is a nozzle declared up to 300 °C and a bed up to 110 °C, against the X1E's 320 °C and 120 °C.
Choose X1E if…
Anyone printing materials that need higher temperatures, like polycarbonate, gets a nozzle declared up to 320 °C and a bed up to 120 °C on the X1E, plus 1350 W of power to reach them faster. The trade-off is a €2550 price, €1400 more than the X1 Carbon.
Where to buy
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 →
- Bambu Lab PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- SUNLU PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- SUNLU PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- OVERTURE PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)High speed1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
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