Bambu Lab X1 Carbon vs Prusa Research CORE One+ kit
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
X1 Carbon and CORE One+ kit are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose X1 Carbon if max print speed matters more; choose CORE One+ kit if price matters more.
| Parameter |
X1 Carbon
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
|
CORE One+ kit
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2022 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1050–1250 € | 1049 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 38.9 × 38.9 × 45.7 cm | — |
| Weight (kg) | 14.13 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 250 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 270 mm |
| Power (W) | 1000 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | — |
| Declared precision | 7 μm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 256 mm | 220 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 256 mm | 270 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | — |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 200 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | True | True |
| 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 | False |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | True |
| Max colors | 16 | 5 |
| 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. | Prusa firmware based on Marlin, fully open source, with built-in input shaper for faster and cleaner prints. Official slicer: PrusaSlicer (free, optimized profiles), compatible with Cura and Simplify3D. Control via USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi with Prusa Connect (optional). No filament DRM: full freedom to use third-party materials. |
The differences that matter
- Max print speed: X1 Carbon 500 mm/s vs CORE One+ kit 200 mm/s — X1 Carbon wins (+150%)
- Max colors: X1 Carbon 16 vs CORE One+ kit 5 — X1 Carbon wins (+220%)
- Work area: X1 Carbon 256×256 mm vs CORE One+ kit 250×220 mm — X1 Carbon wins (+19%)
- Price: X1 Carbon 1150 € vs CORE One+ kit 1049 € — CORE One+ kit wins (+10%)
- Build height Z: X1 Carbon 256 mm vs CORE One+ kit 270 mm — CORE One+ kit wins (+5%)
Which one to choose
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