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Bambu Lab · FDM CoreXY · 2022

Bambu Lab X1 Carbon review

The P1S plus lidar first-layer scanning, spaghetti detection, a carbon-capable hotend and a colour touchscreen. Buy it for the monitoring, not the speed.

Best for: People running unattended print farms or selling prints.

The PIF Score

7.0PIF
Ease9
Speed8
Materials9
Openness3
Value6

Five axes, each out of ten, averaged with no weighting. How we score.

What we like

  • Lidar first-layer verification
  • Failure detection via camera
  • Carbon-fibre filament ready
  • Premium touchscreen UI

What we don't

  • Big premium over the P1S
  • Same build volume as the P1S
  • Repairs are dealer-dependent
True cost

What it really costs to own in your country

Pre-filled with typical local rates. Change anything to match your own use.

Running cost / year—power · filament
Per print hour—incl. upkeep
3-year total—printer + running

Assumes ~150 W average draw while printing and a small yearly allowance for nozzles, plates and PTFE. An estimate for comparing printers against each other, not a quote.

Full specifications

TypeFDM CoreXY
Released2022
Build volume256 × 256 × 256 mm
Max speed500 mm/s
Hotend max temp300 °C
Bed max temp110 °C
Nozzle0.4 mm hardened
Bed levellingAutomatic + lidar first-layer inspection
EnclosureYes
Multi-materialOptional AMS (4 colours, chainable to 16)
ConnectivityWi-Fi, LAN, microSD
Recommended slicerBambu Studio / Orca
Typical power draw~150 W while printing (our estimate)
Specifications are the manufacturer's published figures. "Max speed" is a peak that no printer holds across a whole part, so use it for comparison and don't expect it in real print times.
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