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Bambu Lab X1E vs QIDI X-CF Pro

What X1E does better (4) and where X-CF Pro wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Bambu Lab X1E
Bambu Lab · 2023X1E
7.1Score
4 advantages≈ $1,900
vs
QIDI X-CF Pro
QIDI · 2022X-CF Pro
9.4Score
5 advantages≈ $1,400
Higher score
7.6Material versatility9.1
6.0Build volume7.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

X1EX-CF Pro
389 × 457389610 × 678515
X1EX-CF ProDifference
Height457 mm678 mm−221 mm
Width389 mm610 mm−221 mm
Depth389 mm515 mm−126 mm
Weight16 kg32.5 kg−16.5 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is X1E better than X-CF Pro?

  1. Max print speed500 mm/s vs 60 mm/s8.3×
  2. Weight16 kg vs 32.5 kg2×
  3. Number of supported materials13 vs 7+86%
  4. Build depth (Y)256 mm vs 250 mm+2%

Why is X-CF Pro better than X1E?

  1. Build volume16.8 L vs 22.5 L+34%
  2. Max nozzle temperature320 °C vs 350 °C+9%
  3. Build height (Z)256 mm vs 300 mm+17%
  4. Max bed temperature110 °C vs 120 °C+9%
  5. Build width (X)256 mm vs 300 mm+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Bambu Lab X1EBambu Lab X1E≈ $1,9007.1
QIDI X-CF ProQIDI X-CF Pro≈ $1,4009.4
General
TechnologyFDM / FFF (filament)FDM / FFF (filament)
Motion systemCoreXY / XY-head—
Delivered asFully assembled—
All-metal frameYes—
Build volume
Build width (X)256 mm300 mm
Build depth (Y)256 mm250 mm
Build height (Z)256 mm300 mm
Build volume16.8 L22.5 L
Speed
Max print speed500 mm/s60 mm/s
Max acceleration20,000 mm/s²—
Max volumetric flow32 mm³/s—
Print quality
Finest layer height0.05 mm0.05 mm
Thickest layer height0.4 mm—
Vibration compensation (input shaping)Yes—
Automatic bed levellingYes—
Extruder & hotend
Max nozzle temperature320 °C350 °C
Direct-drive extruderYes—
Default nozzle0.4 mm0.4 mm
Nozzle materialhardened steel—
Swappable nozzle / hotendYes—
Toolheads1—
Nozzles1—
Filament diameter1.75 mm1.75 mm
Filament cutterYes—
Supported materialsABS, ASA, BVOH, Carbon, PA, PC, PET, PETG, PLA, PPA, PPS, PVA, TPUPA12-CF, PLA, ABS, TPU, PETG, Nylon, PC
Number of supported materials137
Engineering materials (PA, PC, CF)YesYes
Multi-colour
Multi-colour printingYes—
Max colours / materials4—
Multi-colour systemAMS—
Print bed
Heated bedYesYes
Max bed temperature110 °C120 °C
Flexible magnetic build plateYes—
Enclosure
Enclosed build chamberYesYes
Actively heated chamberYes—
Air filter (carbon / HEPA)Yes—
Chamber lightYes—
Door sensorYes—
Connectivity & control
ConnectivityWi-Fi, Ethernet, SD card, BluetoothWi-Fi, Ethernet, USB
Wi-FiYesYes
EthernetYesYes
USBNoYes
SD cardYes—
BluetoothYes—
App controlYes—
Screen size5″5″
TouchscreenYesYes
Features
Built-in cameraYes—
Camera resolution2.1 MP—
Filament runout sensorYes—
Power-loss recoveryYes—
Silent stepper driversYes—
Size & power
Width389 mm610 mm
Depth389 mm515 mm
Height457 mm678 mm
Weight16 kg32.5 kg
Rated power1,000 W—
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