Tested · Scored · RankedNEWinstax mini Evo 2 — full review & score →
Bambu Lab X1 Carbon
Bambu Lab · Released January 1, 2022

X1 Carbon

Bambu Lab's X1 Carbon is a fast, enclosed multicolor printer with lidar calibration.

3D Printers
—/10What the pros sayPendingExpert consensus · Verified Oct 8, 2026See score breakdown ↓
Buying call

Buy the X1 Carbon if you find one at a good price: early reviews praised its rigid CoreXY frame, lidar-assisted calibration, fast multicolor printing with the AMS, enclosure and superb print quality. Skip it if waste bothers you, because multicolor purging piles up filament. Nozzle replacement is complicated, and Bambu's newer P2S, H2D and X2D offer more modern features.

Full verdict ↓
Lowest new price · 128GBCheck current priceat eBay · 2 retailers
Check price at eBay Check the store for today’s priceGet a price-drop alert
Compare prices at
Editor testedHands-on testing and real-world use
Real-world useBased on everyday testing, not a spec sheet
Unbiased reviewIndependent and objective, sources shown
X1 CarbonCheck current priceBuy on eBay
Key specs
Build volume
256 x 256 x 256 mm
Max nozzle temperature
300
Max print speed
500
Supported materials
PLA · PETG · TPU
Highlights

Specs that matter

Body
Dimensions
389 x 389 x 457 mm
Price & availability

Where to buy

Prices from trusted US retailers, updated daily.

Set price alert
eBayeBayBest priceCheck the store for today’s priceCheck priceNew · USDCheck price at eBay
eBayeBayCheck the store for today’s priceCheck priceNew · USDCheck price at eBay

We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Prices and availability are stored at the time of last verification and may change.

2 price points tracked.
Check the store for today’s price.
Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Buy the X1 Carbon if you find one at a good price: early reviews praised its rigid CoreXY frame, lidar-assisted calibration, fast multicolor printing with the AMS, enclosure and superb print quality. Skip it if waste bothers you, because multicolor purging piles up filament. Nozzle replacement is complicated, and Bambu's newer P2S, H2D and X2D offer more modern features.

Best for

Makers who want fast enclosed multicolor printing.

Not for

Anyone who hates filament waste.

Main strengthFast multicolor printing
Main weaknessLots of purge waste
Reasons to buy
Fast multicolor printing
Lidar-assisted calibration
Enclosed build volume
Superb print quality
Reasons to avoid
Lots of purge waste
Complicated nozzle swaps
Newer Bambu models available
Measured view—/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
Head to head

How it stacks up

Open a comparison for the full side-by-side view.

Choose a gadget
Bambu Lab X1 Carbon
This deviceX1 Carbon
VS
AlternativeBambu Lab X1 Carbon Combo
Score
——
Full comparison
Bambu Lab X1 Carbon
This deviceX1 Carbon
VS
AlternativeBambu Lab P1S Combo
Score
——
Full comparison
Bambu Lab X1 Carbon
This deviceX1 Carbon
VS
Bambu Lab A1 Mini Combo
AlternativeBambu Lab A1 Mini Combo
Score
——
Full comparison
Same category

Alternatives worth a look

Other phones in the database, with their stored scores and prices.

All 3d printers →
—
Bambu LabX1 Carbon Combo
—
Bambu LabP1S Combo
A1 Mini Combo—
Bambu LabA1 Mini Combo
A1 Combo—
Bambu LabA1 Combo
Product data

Full specifications

105 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Verified Oct 8, 2026. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Build

Technology
FDM/FFF
Build volume
256 x 256 x 256 mm
Build width (X)
10.08 in (25.6 cm)
Build depth (Y)
10.08 in (25.6 cm)
Build height (Z)
10.08 in (25.6 cm)

Extruder & Hotend

Max nozzle temperature
300
Nozzle diameter
0.02 in (0.4 mm)
Extruder type
Direct Drive
Nozzle material
Hardened Steel

Speed & Quality

Max print speed
500
Max acceleration
20000

Heated Bed

Max bed temperature
120
Auto bed leveling
Yes

Enclosure

Enclosed
Yes
Chamber temperature
60

Motion

Motion system
CoreXY

Materials

Supported materials
  • PLA
  • PETG
  • TPU
  • ABS
  • ASA
  • PA
  • PC
  • Carbon/Glass Fiber reinforced materials
Filament diameter
0.07 in (1.8 mm)
Multi-colour / multi-material
Yes with AMS
Filament runout sensor
✓

Safety & Convenience

Power loss recovery
✓
Camera
Yes
AI detection
Yes

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
Yes

Software

Slicer support
Bambu Studio, OrcaSlicer

Display & Controls

Display
Yes

Physical

Weight
31.15 lb (14.13 kg)

Launch

Release date
2022
Vote & discuss

Community says

No reader votes on the X1 Carbon yet. Votes happen on head-to-heads: pick a matchup and say which one you would buy.

Reviewed this gadget on your site or channel? Submit your review →

X1 CarbonCheck the store for today’s price · eBayCheck price