Bambu Lab · FDM
Bambu Lab X1 Carbon
The prosumer benchmark. Hardened nozzle handles carbon fiber and glass-filled filaments.
PrintPick Scores
Value
7
Beginner
7
Print Quality
10
Speed
9
Reliability
10
Pros
- +Hardened nozzle for abrasive filaments
- +LiDAR for first-layer inspection
- +Best-in-class reliability
- +Handles every material
Cons
- -Expensive
- -Same build volume as P1S
- -Overkill for PLA-only users
Specifications
| Build Volume | 256 x 256 x 256 mm |
| Layer Resolution | 0.05mm - 0.35mm |
| Max Print Speed | 500 mm/s |
| Weight | 14.13 kg |
| Type | FDM (Filament) |
| Features | Enclosed, Multi-material (AMS), Hardened steel nozzle, LiDAR, Camera, Active chamber heating |
Our Verdict
Only buy this over the P1S if you regularly print carbon fiber, glass-filled nylon, or other abrasive materials. For everything else, the P1S is the smarter buy.
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