Voxelab · FDM

Voxelab Aquila X2

A budget Ender 3 alternative. Good for learning the basics of FDM printing.

budgetbeginners
$179
Overall Score6.6
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PrintPick Scores

Value
9
Beginner
7
Print Quality
6
Speed
4
Reliability
7

Pros

  • +Very cheap
  • +Good first printer to learn on
  • +Silent operation
  • +Ender 3 compatible mods

Cons

  • -Manual bed leveling
  • -Slow
  • -Bowden extruder limits flexible materials
  • -Basic features only

Specifications

Build Volume220 x 220 x 250 mm
Layer Resolution0.05mm - 0.4mm
Max Print Speed180 mm/s
Weight7.8 kg
TypeFDM (Filament)
FeaturesResume printing, Filament runout sensor, Glass build plate, Silent stepper drivers

Our Verdict

A fine first printer if the Ender 3 V3 SE is out of budget. Just know you'll want to upgrade within a year.

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