Bambu Lab X1E vs Prusa Research XL
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The Bambu Lab X1E (2023, €2,499) and the Prusa Research XL (2023, €1,999) are two FDM 3D printers many people compare before buying.
The Prusa Research XL is the more affordable of the two, with a gap of about 500 (~20%) versus the other.
On the technical side, only the Bambu Lab X1E is enclosed (better for ABS and technical materials), and only the Bambu Lab X1E supports multicolor (AMS).
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 X1E €2,499 | Prusa Research XL €1,999 | |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | ||
| Build volume | 256³ mm | 360³ mm 🏆 |
| Weight | 16 kg | 33.7 kg |
| Speed | ||
| Max speed | 500 mm/s 🏆 | 350 mm/s |
| Max acceleration | 20,000 mm/s² 🏆 | 10,000 mm/s² |
| Hot-end | ||
| Max nozzle temp | 320 °C 🏆 | 290 °C |
| Nozzle material | hardened steel | hardened steel |
| Drive type | direct | direct |
| Flow rate | 32 mm³/s 🏆 | 30 mm³/s |
| Bed | ||
| Max bed temp | 120 °C | 120 °C |
| Bed material | Dual-Sided Textured PEI Plate | PEI plate (segmented) |
| Auto-leveling | LIDAR + load cell | load cell auto mesh |
| Enclosed | Yes 🏆 | No |
| Heated chamber | Yes 🏆 | No |
| Multimaterial | ||
| AMS compatible | Yes 🏆 | No |
| AMS type | standard | toolchanger |
| AMS slots | 4 | 5 🏆 |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | Yes (1080p) | — |
| Calibration | ||
| Vibration compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Flow calibration | Yes | No |
| Input shaping | Yes | Yes |
| Pressure advance | Yes | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Official slicer | Bambu Studio | PrusaSlicer |
| OrcaSlicer | Yes | Yes |
| Noise | ||
| Noise | — | — |
| Power | 750 W | 350 W 🏆 |
Verdict
- If speed matters most, the Bambu Lab X1E wins (500 mm/s vs 350 mm/s).
- On price, Prusa Research XL is cheaper.
Frequently asked
- Which has better value: Bambu Lab X1E or Prusa Research XL?
- See the full spec table for the best decision based on your use case.
- Which has the larger build volume?
- Prusa Research XL with 360³ mm.