Ender 3 V3 Vs Bambu Labs A1 Direct Comparison

[@C0mfortCruise]

Upgraded from my Ender 3 Pro to an A1 a couple months ago, and I couldn't be happier with it's performance. I can actually print now without constantly struggling with issues like I used to. I'm also glad I didn't go with a new Creality like this one, from everything I've experienced and seen in other reviews their level of polish just isn't to the same standard as Bambu Lab. Doesn't matter if a printer is better spec-wise, if the software isn't easy or reliable it makes the whole experience worse.

[@greedy3d480]

The thing I found with creality is that the quality control can be a bit hit and miss

[@JaSvenStripwalker]

A Great side by side review! I look forward to a follow up update as from what Im told by friends who have them: the real value is that over time the Bambu machine stays tuned- whereas the number of friends who complain that they need to tweak their Ender are, well endless (not as bad as Ender 2 though lol). Im still rocking my old Mk3 Prusa and though it was costly at the time it was a real winner in the set it up and then never really have to tune it for months category... and so that has me looking at the Bambu if I ever need a replacement.

[@theromeog]

you're killing it with the videos lately!!! Keep it going - Love seeing daily 3D videos!

[@greedy3d480]

Cheers what's slow down a bit now I need a rest lol

[@theromeog]

@@greedy3d480 nah. Make that 100k push. You got this!

[@tonydelovski8088]

Thx for the vid. Would be great to see a vid testing ABS in each and testing the limits of an open frame printer.

[@Shaman13man]

Ive had Creality printers for almost a decade now. They always worked great even with the high amount of tinkering needed in the past. Upgraded to an Ender 3 v3 and I have had nothing but problems with it. The quality control was horrendous. After troubleshooting for days I finally gave up and returned it. Getting the A1 to see how it does.

[@greedy3d480]

Thanks for sharing

[@Shaman13man]

@@greedy3d480 I have now swapped my 2 K1 Max printers for BAMBU printers as well and couldn’t be happier. I still have an Ender 3 v3 plus just for its volume and it’s constantly needing tweaking and I’ve had to replace various parts for quality issues. If BAMBU had a larger printer I would swap to that one too.

[@HighBoss]

I really want an A1 but it's expensive in my region. The Ender 3 V3 is 30% cheaper than the A1 so I'm considering it.

[@sabadasubidu]

Bambu: you buy it, press the button and you are perfectly satisfied. Ender: you buy it, you look at the settings forever, and in the end your printout is under of quality.

[@greedy3d480]

👍

[@1leo2008]

I would say I agree about size and ams but I picked up the ender 3 V3 for £278 delivered which I could not fault. The ender 3 V3 plus is also a very respectable size in comparison. 👍🏻

[@greedy3d480]

Now don't get me wrong I've got an Ender 3 and I really really think it's a good machine just compared to the a1 i think it comes second

[@1leo2008]

​@@greedy3d480but for the price range you need to compare it to the plus which means there are more pros.

[@greedy3d480]

But no ams

[@1leo2008]

Yes but you also criticised the size when in fact the plus is bugger than the bambu ​@@greedy3d480

[@1QKGLH]

I couldn't imagine spending that much money on a Creality sober! I've had a few, all were junk out of the box. After a year of upgrades it almost performs as it was supposed to out of the box. Then the next year you're chasing problems because it's junk.

[@welshpiper62]

Im looking for my 1st 3d printer i am looking at the bambu can i use the milti coloured silk pla for articulated prints as i gotta make some dragons etc Thank 👍also could you advise where best place to purchase pla's ect

[@greedy3d480]

Yes that would not be a problem

[@MadRelique]

I just bought my first printer. I wanted an A1 but had to settle for a Ender 3 V 3 because of the fact that I live in Chile and the only place I could get a A1 had a 2 month waiting list and was selling them for double the listed price in the US.

[@greedy3d480]

How you getting on with the v3

[@MadRelique]

It's going to arrive sometime before the end of the week, so hopefully I'll be able to start printing minis soon. However, I do hope that they do come up with a multi filament solution (that was the main feature I liked about the A1, but, alas, it wasn't worth paying the equivalent of $300 extra for it locally). :D

[@RickBomhof]

@@MadRelique any updates?

[@Ozzie4Para]

Creality is so yesterday....... Why would anyone buy their old tech compared to Bambu printers?

[@greedy3d480]

They are good printers if you don't mind fiddling with them.. done people love fiddling more than printing

[@jmoney_online]

How are the fumes with these printers? If one does not have a spare room but wants to dip their toes in 3d printing, the only place will be our bedroom beside my work desk. Thanks for anyone who will answer. 😊

[@greedy3d480]

Although there are fumes pla is not near as bad as resin.. I used to print in a spare room for ages...it's not bad at all

[@jmoney_online]

@@greedy3d480 so is it OK to be printing in our bedroom though? And next to my work desk..only about 2ft from it..also beside a window. I've heard people saying things about the air temp and humidity affecting the print quality if printer is beside a slightly open window.