Bambu Lab X1 Carbon vs Prusa Research CORE One+
The Bambu Lab X1 Carbon (2022, €1,199) and the Prusa Research CORE One+ (2026, €1,349) are two FDM 3D printers many people compare before buying.
The Bambu Lab X1 Carbon is the more affordable of the two, with a gap of about 150 (~11%) versus the other.
On the technical side, the Bambu Lab X1 Carbon offers more build volume (256³ mm).
Below is the full spec table with the best value of each feature highlighted, plus a verdict by use case.
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| Bambu Lab X1 Carbon €1,199 | Prusa Research CORE One+ €1,349 | |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | ||
| Build volume | 256³ mm 🏆 | 250×220×270 mm |
| Weight | 14.13 kg | 22.5 kg |
| Speed | ||
| Max speed | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s 🏆 |
| Max acceleration | 20,000 mm/s² 🏆 | — |
| Hot-end | ||
| Max nozzle temp | 300 °C 🏆 | 290 °C |
| Nozzle material | hardened steel | brass |
| Drive type | direct | direct |
| Flow rate | 32 mm³/s 🏆 | — |
| Bed | ||
| Max bed temp | 110 °C | 120 °C 🏆 |
| Bed material | Dual-Sided Textured PEI Plate | PEI spring steel |
| Auto-leveling | LIDAR + load cell | automatic (load cell mesh) |
| Enclosed | Yes | Yes |
| Heated chamber | No | Yes 🏆 |
| Multimaterial | ||
| AMS compatible | Yes | Yes |
| AMS type | standard | MMU3 |
| AMS slots | 4 | 5 🏆 |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | — |
| Camera | Yes (1080p) | — |
| Calibration | ||
| Measures its own vibrations (built-in sensor) | — | — |
| Calibrates flow by itself (sensor) | Yes | — |
| Input shaping | — | Yes |
| Pressure advance | Yes | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Official slicer | Bambu Studio | PrusaSlicer |
| OrcaSlicer | Yes | — |
| Noise | ||
| Noise | — | — |
| Power | 1000 W | 240 W 🏆 |
Verdict
- If speed matters most, the Prusa Research CORE One+ wins.
- On price, Bambu Lab X1 Carbon is cheaper.
Frequently asked
- Which has better value: Bambu Lab X1 Carbon or Prusa Research CORE One+?
- See the full spec table for the best decision based on your use case.
- Which has the larger build volume?
- Bambu Lab X1 Carbon with 256³ mm.