Bambu Lab X1E vs Prusa Research CORE One+
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
X1E and CORE One+ are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose X1E if max colors matters more; choose CORE One+ if price matters more.
| Parameter |
X1E
Bambu Lab
F3 · Advanced
|
CORE One+
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~2400–2700 € | ~1049–1349 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 38.9 × 38.9 × 45.7 cm | 41.5 × 44.4 × 55.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 16 kg | 22.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 250 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 270 mm |
| Power (W) | 1350 W | 240 W |
| Voltage (V) | 100 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) | 320 °C | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 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 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. | Natively compatible with PrusaSlicer (based on Slic3r, open-source), but it works with any slicer able to generate Marlin-flavored G-code, such as Cura, ideaMaker or Simplify3D. The firmware is a Prusa-modified Marlin 2, fully open: no lock-in to proprietary software or protocols. The user has full control over the machine, but PrusaSlicer is recommended for optimal performance, as it includes exclusive profiles and features like dynamic flow calibration. |
The differences that matter
- Price: X1E 2550 € vs CORE One+ 1199 € — CORE One+ wins (+113%)
- Max colors: X1E 16 vs CORE One+ 5 — X1E wins (+220%)
- Work area: X1E 256×256 mm vs CORE One+ 250×220 mm — X1E wins (+19%)
- Max nozzle temperature: X1E 320 °C vs CORE One+ 290 °C — X1E wins (+10%)
- Build height Z: X1E 256 mm vs CORE One+ 270 mm — CORE One+ wins (+5%)
Which one to choose
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