Prusa I3 MK3S+ vs Bambu Lab X1 Carbon vs Glowforge Pro

Technical Specifications Comparison

• Printing Technology 💡

  The fundamental method used by the 3D printer to create objects

  Prusa i3 MK3S+

  • FDM

    The printing technology of Prusa i3 MK3S+ is FDM. FDM printers use melted plastic filament for layered object creation, offering versatility and affordability.  Click to see all.

  Bambu Lab X1 Carbon

  • FDM

    The printing technology of Bambu Lab X1 Carbon is FDM. FDM printers use melted plastic filament for layered object creation, offering versatility and affordability.  Click to see all.

  Glowforge Pro

  • Laser Cutter

    The printing technology of Glowforge Pro is Laser Cutter. Laser cutter printers use precise laser beams to cut and engrave materials, offering high accuracy.  Click to see all.

• Build Volume 📏

  Defines the maximum size of objects that can be printed< measured in cubic millimeters or dimensions (length x width x height).

  Prusa i3 MK3S+

  • 250 mm³

    The build volume of Prusa i3 MK3S+ is 250.  Click to see all.

  Bambu Lab X1 Carbon

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  Glowforge Pro

  • 300 mm³

    The build volume of Glowforge Pro is 300.  Click to see all.

• Build Volume Type 📈

  Classifies the 3D printer's build volume into categories based on size< ranging from small to extra large.

  Prusa i3 MK3S+

  • Medium (150-300Mm³)

    The build volume of Prusa i3 MK3S+ is classified as Medium (150-300Mm³). 150-300mm³ build volume provides versatility for various printing projects.  Click to see all.

  Bambu Lab X1 Carbon

  • Medium (150-300Mm³)

    The build volume of Bambu Lab X1 Carbon is classified as Medium (150-300Mm³). 150-300mm³ build volume provides versatility for various printing projects.  Click to see all.

  Glowforge Pro

  • Large (300-500Mm³)

    The build volume of Glowforge Pro is classified as Large (300-500Mm³). 300-500mm³ build volume is ideal for printing large objects or multiple items simultaneously.  Click to see all.

• Print Resolution 🔎

  Represents the minimum layer height a 3D printer can achieve< measured in micrometers (µm).

  Prusa i3 MK3S+

  • 50 µm

    The minimum print resolution of Prusa i3 MK3S+ is 50.  Click to see all.

  Bambu Lab X1 Carbon

  • 50 µm

    The minimum print resolution of Bambu Lab X1 Carbon is 50.  Click to see all.

  Glowforge Pro

  • 75 µm

    The minimum print resolution of Glowforge Pro is 75.  Click to see all.

• Print Resolution Type 🎨

  Categorizes the 3D printer's print resolution capabilities< ranging from ultra-fine to standard.

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  • Fine (25-50Μm)

    3D printers capable of ultra-fine layer heights between 25-50 microns.

• Printing Materials 🧬

  Lists the types of filaments or materials compatible with the 3D printer.

  Prusa i3 MK3S+

  • PLA

    Prusa i3 MK3S+ can print with PLA. 3D printers designed to work with PLA, a biodegradable and easy-to-use material for various applications  Click to see all.
  • ABS

    Prusa i3 MK3S+ can print with ABS. 3D printers optimized for printing with ABS filament.  Click to see all.
  • PETG

    Prusa i3 MK3S+ can print with PETG. 3D printers suitable for printing with PETG material for strong and food-safe objects  Click to see all.
  • TPU

    Prusa i3 MK3S+ can print with TPU. 3D printers suitable for printing with thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) for flexible and durable objects  Click to see all.
  • Nylon

    Prusa i3 MK3S+ can print with Nylon. 3D printers designed to work with nylon filaments for producing strong and flexible parts  Click to see all.

  Bambu Lab X1 Carbon

  • PLA

    Bambu Lab X1 Carbon can print with PLA. 3D printers designed to work with PLA, a biodegradable and easy-to-use material for various applications  Click to see all.
  • ABS

    Bambu Lab X1 Carbon can print with ABS. 3D printers optimized for printing with ABS filament.  Click to see all.
  • PETG

    Bambu Lab X1 Carbon can print with PETG. 3D printers suitable for printing with PETG material for strong and food-safe objects  Click to see all.
  • TPU

    Bambu Lab X1 Carbon can print with TPU. 3D printers suitable for printing with thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) for flexible and durable objects  Click to see all.
  • PA

    Bambu Lab X1 Carbon can print with PA. 3D printers compatible with polyamide (PA) materials for creating strong and chemically resistant parts  Click to see all.
  • PC

    Bambu Lab X1 Carbon can print with PC. 3D printers suitable for printing with polycarbonate (PC) material for tough and heat-resistant objects  Click to see all.

  Glowforge Pro

  • Wood

    Glowforge Pro can print with Wood. 3D printers designed to work with wood-filled materials for creating objects with a wood-like appearance and texture  Click to see all.
  • Leather

    Glowforge Pro can print with Leather. 3D printers suitable for printing with leather-like filaments to create textured and flexible objects  Click to see all.
  • Acrylic

    Glowforge Pro can print with Acrylic. 3D printers capable of printing with acrylic-based materials.  Click to see all.