Bambu Lab X1E vs Snapmaker Artisan
The Bambu Lab X1E (2023, €2,499) and the Snapmaker Artisan (2023, €2,499) are two FDM 3D printers many people compare before buying.
On the technical side, only the Bambu Lab X1E supports multicolor (AMS), and the Snapmaker Artisan offers more build volume (350×400×400 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 | Snapmaker Artisan €2,499 | |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | ||
| Build volume | 256³ mm | 350×400×400 mm 🏆 |
| Weight | 14.13 kg | — |
| Speed | ||
| Max speed | 500 mm/s 🏆 | 180 mm/s |
| Max acceleration | 20,000 mm/s² 🏆 | — |
| Hot-end | ||
| Max nozzle temp | 320 °C 🏆 | 300 °C |
| Nozzle material | hardened steel | brass |
| Drive type | direct | direct |
| Flow rate | 32 mm³/s 🏆 | — |
| Bed | ||
| Max bed temp | 110 °C | 110 °C |
| Bed material | Dual-Sided Textured PEI Plate | PEI |
| Auto-leveling | LIDAR + load cell | automatic |
| 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 | Snapmaker Luban |
| OrcaSlicer | Yes | — |
| Noise | ||
| Noise | — | — |
| Power | 750 W | 750 W |
Verdict
- If speed matters most, the Bambu Lab X1E wins (500 mm/s vs 180 mm/s).
Frequently asked
- Which has better value: Bambu Lab X1E or Snapmaker Artisan?
- See the full spec table for the best decision based on your use case.
- Which has the larger build volume?
- Snapmaker Artisan with 350×400×400 mm.