X1E vs Original Prusa MK4S
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
X1E and Original Prusa MK4S are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose X1E if closed chamber matters more; choose Original Prusa MK4S if price matters more. On the category's overall technical index, X1E scores 49/100 against 17/100 for Original Prusa MK4S.
| Parameter |
X1E
Bambu Lab
F3 · Advanced
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Original Prusa MK4S
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~2400–2700 € | 999 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 38.9 × 38.9 × 45.7 cm | 50 × 55 × 40 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 16 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 250 × 210 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 220 mm |
| Power (W) | 1350 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 100 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 7 μm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 256 mm | — |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 256 mm | — |
| Kinematics | corexy | cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 320 °C | — |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | — |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | — |
| Closed chamber | True | False |
| Filament sensor | True | — |
| Auto leveling | mesh | — |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | — |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | False | False |
| Input shaper | True | — |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Requires external accessory | True | True |
| Maximum colors | 16 | — |
| 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. | PrusaSlicer (optimized) and Prusa Connect for remote control. The machine accepts G-code from any slicer (Cura, Simplify3D) and communicates via USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi using an open Marlin-based protocol. Compatible with OctoPrint and offline management. Does not require a Prusa account to print, unlike machines with proprietary firmware that block features without connection. |
The differences that matter
- Price: X1E 2550 € vs Original Prusa MK4S 999 € — Original Prusa MK4S wins (+155%)
- Closed chamber: X1E yes, Original Prusa MK4S no
- Work area: X1E 256×256 mm vs Original Prusa MK4S 250×210 mm — X1E wins (+25%)
Which one to choose
Choose X1E if…
you value closed chamber and work area. «A closed chamber reduces thermal gradients around the part being built, limiting warping and cracking caused by rapid cooling in high-shrinkage materials such as ABS, ASA, and PC. It also shields the mechanism from drafts and airborne particles. A closed chamber is effectively necessary for technical materials; for PLA and PETG it is an advantage, not a requirement.»
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