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Optimus P1 vs Zaxe Z3

What P1 does better (5) and where Z3 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Optimus P1
Optimus · 2020P1
9.2Score
5 advantages≈ $5,000
Higher score
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Zaxe Z3
Zaxe · 2023Z3
1 advantage
8.8Build volume3.7

Why is P1 better than Z3?

  1. Build volume396 L vs 42 L9.4×
  2. Build height (Z)1,100 mm vs 350 mm3.1×
  3. Build depth (Y)600 mm vs 300 mm2×
  4. Build width (X)600 mm vs 400 mm+50%
  5. Number of supported materials6 vs 4+50%

Why is Z3 better than P1?

  1. Engineering materials (PA, PC, CF)No · P1: Yes
Specifications

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Optimus P1Optimus P1≈ $5,0009.2
General
TechnologyFDM / FFF (filament)—
Delivered asFully assembled—
Build volume
Build width (X)600 mm400 mm
Build depth (Y)600 mm300 mm
Build height (Z)1,100 mm350 mm
Build volume396 L42 L
Print quality
Finest layer height0.05 mm—
Extruder & hotend
Direct-drive extruderYes—
Filament diameter—1.75 mm
Supported materialsPLA, ABS, Wood PLA, Rubber, Flex (TPU), PETG.ABS, PLA, PETG, Nylon
Number of supported materials64
Engineering materials (PA, PC, CF)NoYes
Print bed
Heated bedYes—
Max bed temperature100 °C—
Enclosure
Enclosed build chamberNo—
Connectivity & control
ConnectivityUSB, SD card—
USBYes—
SD cardYes—
Screen size3.5″—
TouchscreenYesYes
Size & power
Width—585 mm
Depth—665 mm
Height—667 mm
Weight55 kg—
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