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Voxelab Aquila X2
About the Voxelab Aquila X2
The Aquila X2 offers a more attractive appearance and updated LCD screen for a modest increase in price over the earlier C2 model, but maintains most of the same feature set. This printer is very similar to the Creality Ender 3 V2 in appearance, but at a lower price.
Benefits of the Voxelab Aquila X2
Modern mainboard features - Many 3D printer features relate to the version of the mainboard and firmware, including features like resuming prints after a power failure and support for silent stepper motor drivers for quieter printing. Newer boards also include safety features like thermal runaway protection which shuts the printer down if it detects issues with overheating.
Affordable - This printer does not include a lot of frills, but offers a good experience for a low price point. While this low price means you won't be getting the most premium features, you can still get a lot out of these machines if you are willing to put up with some missing quality of life features.
Disadvantages to consider
No touch screen - having a touch screen isn't a deal-maker or breaker, but it is a convenient feature that makes it easier to navigate the interface when you are printing files and configuring 3D printing settings.
Manual bed levelling - This printer requires you to to adjust the bed level manually using nuts on each corner of the print bed. Once you have calibrated the bed leveling, you may need to adjust the levelling knobs periodically to ensure good first layer adhesion to the print bed.
Where to buy the Voxelab Aquila X2
Brand Summary: Voxelab
Voxelab is a budget 3D printer brand known for producing Ender 3 clone printers with more features at lower prices than Creality equivalents. While there have been some complaints about the quality of certain components, Voxelab printers are intended for beginners and are generally considered adequate for most users. The brand is relatively new, with its first product, the Aquila, being released in November 2020. Voxelab maintains an official Facebook group with 15,700 members and an unofficial Reddit with 7,900 members, suggesting a growing user base. Manufacturer support is reported to be good, with Voxelab seen as responsive and generous. We would recommend Voxelab to new users with a desire to upgrade and learn, as some printer components may need to be replaced or upgraded, but the money saved over Creality can pay for those upgrades.
Pros
- Modern mainboard features
- Affordable
Cons
- No touch screen
- Manual bed levelling
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