X1E vs i-Fast
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
X1E and i-Fast are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose X1E if max print speed matters more; choose i-Fast if price and work area matters more.
| Parameter |
X1E
Bambu Lab
F3 · Advanced
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i-Fast
Qidi Tech
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2021 |
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~2400–2700 € | ~1800–2500 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 38.9 × 38.9 × 45.7 cm | 71 × 51 × 67 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 16 kg | 33 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 330 × 250 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 320 mm |
| Power (W) | 1350 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 100 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 150 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 7 μm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 256 mm | 250 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 256 mm | 320 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 320 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 150 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | True | True |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | — |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | True |
| Native Klipper | False | False |
| Input shaper | True | False |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | False |
| Max colors | 16 | 2 |
| 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 machine comes with the proprietary Qidi Print software, a slicer based on proven open-source architectures, specifically optimized for the profiles of the technical materials supported by the printer. Users can still generate G-code using other widely adopted third-party slicers on the market, such as Ultimaker Cura, PrusaSlicer, or Simplify3D, after manual configuration of machine and extruder parameters. Although it lacks native cloud features or advanced remote connectivity for corporate fleet management, it supports direct file transfer via local Wi-Fi or USB drives, ensuring a secure offline workflow for intellectual property protection. |
The differences that matter
- Max print speed: X1E 500 mm/s vs i-Fast 150 mm/s — X1E wins (+233%)
- Max colors: X1E 16 vs i-Fast 2 — X1E wins (+700%)
- Price: X1E 2550 € vs i-Fast 2150 € — i-Fast wins (+19%)
- Work area: X1E 256×256 mm vs i-Fast 330×250 mm — i-Fast wins (+26%)
- Build height Z: X1E 256 mm vs i-Fast 320 mm — i-Fast wins (+25%)
Which one to choose
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