Elegoo OrangeStorm Giga vs Bambu Lab X1E
The Elegoo OrangeStorm Giga (2023, €2,399) and the Bambu Lab X1E (2023, €2,499) are two FDM 3D printers many people compare before buying.
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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| Elegoo OrangeStorm Giga €2,399 | Bambu Lab X1E €2,499 | |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | ||
| Build volume | 800×800×1000 mm 🏆 | 256³ mm |
| Weight | 145 kg | 14.13 kg |
| Speed | ||
| Max speed | 300 mm/s | 500 mm/s 🏆 |
| Max acceleration | 5,000 mm/s² | 20,000 mm/s² 🏆 |
| Hot-end | ||
| Max nozzle temp | 300 °C | 320 °C 🏆 |
| Nozzle material | brass | hardened steel |
| Drive type | direct | direct |
| Flow rate | — | 32 mm³/s 🏆 |
| Bed | ||
| Max bed temp | 100 °C | 110 °C 🏆 |
| Bed material | Magnetic PEI Steel | Dual-Sided Textured PEI Plate |
| Auto-leveling | automatic (contactless high-precision sensor) | LIDAR + load cell |
| Enclosed | No | Yes 🏆 |
| Heated chamber | No | Yes 🏆 |
| Multimaterial | ||
| AMS compatible | No | Yes 🏆 |
| AMS type | — | standard |
| AMS slots | — | 4 🏆 |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Camera | — | Yes (1080p) |
| Calibration | ||
| Vibration compensation | — | Yes |
| Flow calibration | — | Yes |
| Input shaping | — | Yes |
| Pressure advance | — | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Official slicer | — | Bambu Studio |
| OrcaSlicer | — | Yes |
| Noise | ||
| Noise | — | — |
| Power | — | 750 W 🏆 |
Verdict
- If speed matters most, the Bambu Lab X1E wins.
- On price, Elegoo OrangeStorm Giga is cheaper.
Frequently asked
- Which has better value: Elegoo OrangeStorm Giga or Bambu Lab X1E?
- See the full spec table for the best decision based on your use case.
- Which has the larger build volume?
- Elegoo OrangeStorm Giga with 800×800×1000 mm.