Bambu Lab X1E vs Creality Ender-3 V3 SE
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
X1E and Ender-3 V3 SE are not direct competitors: very different prices (~14.6×). Ender-3 V3 SE costs less (~€175) and is the entry-level choice; X1E offers more capability at a higher price (~€2550). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
X1E
Bambu Lab
F3 · Advanced
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Ender-3 V3 SE
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~2400–2700 € | ~150–200 € |
| Price updated on | — | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 38.9 × 38.9 × 45.7 cm | 42 × 36.6 × 49 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 16 kg | 7.34 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 220 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 250 mm |
| Power (W) | 1350 W | 350 W |
| Voltage (V) | 100 V | 220 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 250 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 7 μm | 0.1 ±mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 256 mm | 220 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 256 mm | 250 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 320 °C | 260 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 250 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | True | 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 | 16 | 1 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | 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 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
X1E
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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: X1E 2550 € vs Ender-3 V3 SE 175 € — Ender-3 V3 SE wins (+1357%)
- Max print speed: X1E 500 mm/s vs Ender-3 V3 SE 250 mm/s — X1E wins (+100%)
- Max colors: X1E 16 vs Ender-3 V3 SE 1 — X1E wins (+1500%)
- Enclosed chamber: X1E yes, Ender-3 V3 SE no
- Work area: X1E 256×256 mm vs Ender-3 V3 SE 220×220 mm — X1E wins (+35%)
Which one to choose
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