Bambu Lab A1 mini vs. Creality Ender-3 V3 SE
Both printers compared directly. The better value is marked in green, where this can be determined objectively.
The key differences
- The Creality Ender-3 V3 SE has the larger build volume (220 × 220 × 250 mm).
- According to the manufacturer, the Bambu Lab A1 mini is faster (up to 500 mm/s). In practice, though, print time depends heavily on material and settings.
- The Bambu Lab A1 mini reaches higher nozzle temperatures (300 °C), which makes it better suited to engineering filaments.
- Multicolour printing is only possible with the Bambu Lab A1 mini (optional with AMS lite (up to 4 colours, available as Combo)).
| Bambu Lab A1 mini | Creality Ender-3 V3 SE | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | under €200 | under €200 |
| Price in the manufacturer's shop | from €189 (As of 7 Oct 2026) | €169 (As of 26 Oct 2026) |
| Design | Bed slinger | Bed slinger |
| Enclosure | open | open |
| Build volume | 180 × 180 × 180 mm (5.8 l) | 220 × 220 × 250 mm (12.1 l) |
| Dimensions | 347 × 315 × 365 mm | 349 × 364 × 490 mm |
| Weight | 5.5 kg | 7.1 kg |
| Speed (max.) | 500 mm/s | 250 mm/s |
| Acceleration (max.) | 10,000 mm/s² | 2,500 mm/s² |
| Nozzle (max.) | 300 °C | 260 °C |
| Print bed (max.) | 80 °C | 100 °C |
| Extruder | Direct drive, quick-change hotend | Direct drive (Sprite) |
| Calibration | fully automatic calibration | CR-Touch, automatic Z offset |
| Multi-colour printing | optional with AMS lite (up to 4 colours, available as Combo) | no |
| Materials (according to the manufacturer) | PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA | PLA, PETG, TPU |
| Camera | yes, up to 1080p | no |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, microSD, app | SD card |
| Display | 2.4" touchscreen | 3.2" colour display with dial |
Who is which one suitable for?
Bambu Lab A1 mini
Beginners, children's rooms and craft rooms with little space.
- Very affordable and compact
- Lots of automation, hardly any tuning
Creality Ender-3 V3 SE
Beginners on a small budget who want to just try it out.
- Very affordable entry point
- Automatic levelling despite the budget price
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