Bambu Lab X1 Carbon vs Prusa Research MK4S
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The Bambu Lab X1 Carbon (2022, €1,199) and the Prusa Research MK4S (2024, €1,099) are two FDM 3D printers many people compare before buying.
The Prusa Research MK4S is the more affordable of the two, with a gap of about 100 (~8%) versus the other.
On the technical side, only the Bambu Lab X1 Carbon is enclosed (better for ABS and technical materials), and 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 MK4S €1,099 | |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | ||
| Build volume | 256³ mm 🏆 | 250×210×220 mm |
| Weight | 14.13 kg | 7 kg |
| Speed | ||
| Max speed | 500 mm/s 🏆 | 300 mm/s |
| Max acceleration | 20,000 mm/s² 🏆 | 10,000 mm/s² |
| Hot-end | ||
| Max nozzle temp | 300 °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 | 110 °C | 120 °C 🏆 |
| Bed material | Dual-Sided Textured PEI Plate | PEI plate |
| Auto-leveling | LIDAR + load cell | load cell auto mesh |
| Enclosed | Yes 🏆 | No |
| Heated chamber | No | No |
| Multimaterial | ||
| AMS compatible | Yes | Yes |
| AMS type | standard | MMU3 |
| 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 | 1000 W | 240 W 🏆 |
Verdict
- If speed matters most, the Bambu Lab X1 Carbon wins (500 mm/s vs 300 mm/s).
- On price, Prusa Research MK4S is cheaper.
Frequently asked
- Which has better value: Bambu Lab X1 Carbon or Prusa Research MK4S?
- 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.