Kingroon KLP1Discontinued
- Speed
- 500 mm/s
- Score
- 7.6/10
- Wins
- 2/5
Discontinued. Replaced by the Bambu Lab A1.
Kingroon KLP1 vs Voxelab Aquila X2
- Buy the Voxelab Aquila X2.
- The Kingroon KLP1 scores higher, 7.6 vs 6.6 out of 10, but it is discontinued.
Specs from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Voxelab Aquila X2
- Speed
- 180 mm/s
- Score
- 6.6/10
- Wins
- 1/5
The verdict
Buy the Aquila X2.
The KLP1 scores higher but is discontinued. This is the budget safety net, not the recommended choice. If the Ender 3 V3 SE is in stock and in budget, buy that instead. The Aquila is for when budget is a hard ceiling.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
KLP1Kingroon · FDM
vsAquila X2Voxelab · FDM
| KLP1 | Spec | Aquila X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 8.0 L | Build volume | 12.1 L (wins) |
| 500 mm/s (wins) | Top speed | 180 mm/s |
| 0.05 mm | Finest layer | 0.05 mm |
| 8.5 kg | Weight | 7.8 kg |
Features
| KLP1 | Feature | Aquila X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Enclosed | No |
| Yes | Linear rails | No |
| Yes | CoreXY | No |
| Yes | Auto bed leveling | No |
| Yes | Klipper firmware | No |
| Yes | WiFi | No |
| No | Resume printing | Yes |
| No | Filament runout sensor | Yes |
| No | Glass build plate | Yes |
| No | Silent stepper drivers | Yes |
Scores out of 10
| KLP1 | Spec | Aquila X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Value | 9 |
| 6 | Beginner Friendliness | 7 (wins) |
| 8 (wins) | Print Quality | 6 |
| 8 (wins) | Speed | 4 |
| 7 | Reliability | 7 |
| 7.6 (wins) | Overall | 6.6 |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 200 × 200 × 200 mm
- 220 × 220 × 250 mm
What owners say
Enclosed CoreXY with linear rails [...]. Kingroon is building something special here.
KLP1 owner, r/3DprintingAfter tuning, the KLP1 produces prints that rival machines twice the price.
KLP1 owner, r/klippersSolid starter printer. Not flashy, but it works and teaches you the fundamentals.
Aquila X2 owner, r/3Dprinting
Pros & Cons
KLP1
- +Enclosed CoreXY with linear rails and Klipper at this price: this combination normally costs $400+
- +Compact enough to fit on a shelf while still being fully enclosed
- +Klipper access means you can tune everything from macros to pressure advance
- −200mm cube is the real limitation: larger parts need splitting
- −Kingroon's community is thin: if something breaks, you're mostly solving it from Klipper docs and Reddit
Aquila X2
- +Silent stepper drivers mean it runs without disturbing the room
- +Manual leveling teaches you what auto-leveling actually does
- +Ender 3-compatible mods are everywhere and cheap
- −Manual bed leveling is a chore you'll do every few prints until you upgrade it
- −Bowden extruder makes TPU printing a frustrating exercise
Buy these with it
A printer does nothing without these. Grab them in the same order.
- ELEGOO PLA filament, 1kgThe easy filament to start on. Prints at low temperatures and warps less.
- ELEGOO PETG filament, 1kgTougher and more heat tolerant than PLA, for parts that get handled or sit in the sun.
- SUNLU filament dryer S1 PlusWet filament causes stringing and rough surfaces. A dryer fixes that before you blame the printer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Kingroon KLP1 better than the Voxelab Aquila X2?
By the numbers, the Kingroon KLP1 scores higher (7.6/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Voxelab Aquila X2 may be the smarter buy if you need budget.
Which is better for beginners, Kingroon KLP1 or Voxelab Aquila X2?
The Voxelab Aquila X2 is more beginner-friendly (7/10 vs 6/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Kingroon KLP1 worth paying more for over the Voxelab Aquila X2?
The Kingroon KLP1 scores higher overall (7.6/10 vs 6.6/10). The extra money gets you enclosed corexy with linear rails and klipper at this price: this combination normally costs $400+.
What's the main difference between Kingroon KLP1 and Voxelab Aquila X2?
Build volume (200x200x200mm vs 220x220x250mm) and print speed (500 vs 180 mm/s). The Kingroon KLP1 is best for enclosed; the Voxelab Aquila X2 targets budget.