Bambu Lab X1E vs UltiMaker MakerBot Sketch Sprint
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The Bambu Lab X1E (2023, €2,499) and the UltiMaker MakerBot Sketch Sprint (2024, €1,849) are two FDM 3D printers many people compare before buying.
The UltiMaker MakerBot Sketch Sprint is the more affordable of the two, with a gap of about 650 (~26%) versus the other.
On the technical side, only the Bambu Lab X1E supports multicolor (AMS), and the Bambu Lab X1E 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 X1E €2,499 | UltiMaker MakerBot Sketch Sprint €1,849 | |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | ||
| Build volume | 256³ mm 🏆 | 220³ mm |
| Weight | 16 kg | 22.26 kg |
| Speed | ||
| Max speed | 500 mm/s 🏆 | 300 mm/s |
| Max acceleration | 20,000 mm/s² 🏆 | — |
| Hot-end | ||
| Max nozzle temp | 320 °C 🏆 | 280 °C |
| Nozzle material | hardened steel | — |
| Drive type | direct | direct |
| Flow rate | 32 mm³/s 🏆 | — |
| Bed | ||
| Max bed temp | 120 °C 🏆 | 110 °C |
| Bed material | Dual-Sided Textured PEI Plate | Flexible steel with PEI surface |
| Auto-leveling | LIDAR + load cell | 25-point automatic mesh leveling |
| Enclosed | Yes | Yes |
| Heated chamber | Yes 🏆 | No |
| Multimaterial | ||
| AMS compatible | Yes 🏆 | No |
| AMS type | standard | — |
| AMS slots | 4 🏆 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | — |
| Camera | Yes (1080p) | Yes () |
| Calibration | ||
| Vibration compensation | Yes | — |
| Flow calibration | Yes | — |
| Input shaping | Yes | — |
| Pressure advance | Yes | — |
| Software | ||
| Official slicer | Bambu Studio | UltiMaker Cura / Digital Factory |
| OrcaSlicer | Yes | — |
| Noise | ||
| Noise | — | 51 dB 🏆 |
| Power | 750 W 🏆 | — |
Verdict
- If speed matters most, the Bambu Lab X1E wins (500 mm/s vs 300 mm/s).
- On price, UltiMaker MakerBot Sketch Sprint is cheaper.
Frequently asked
- Which has better value: Bambu Lab X1E or UltiMaker MakerBot Sketch Sprint?
- See the full spec table for the best decision based on your use case.
- Which has the larger build volume?
- Bambu Lab X1E with 256³ mm.