X1E vs Ender-3 V3

Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)

Parameter
Bambu Lab X1E X1E Bambu Lab F3 · Advanced
Creality Ender-3 V3 Ender-3 V3 Creality F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year 2023 2024
Use tier F3 — Advanced F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~2400–2700 € 419 €
Price updated on 06/2026
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 38.9 × 38.9 × 45.7 cm 35.8 × 37.4 × 49.8 cm
Weight (kg) 16 kg 7.8 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 230 V
Maximum speed 500 mm/s 600 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 300 °C
Max bed temperature (°C) 120 °C 110 °C
Max print speed (mm/s) 500 mm/s 600 mm/s
Enclosed chamber True 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 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 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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