How much power does each 3D printer use?
Average draw while printing is what decides your electricity bill, not the power-supply rating. Measured figures where they exist, estimates clearly marked.
| Printer | Average W | Idle W | Peak W | kWh / 24 h | Source | Build volume (mm) | Frame | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bambu Lab A1 mini | 80 | 7 | 150 | 1.9 | measured | 180 × 180 × 180 | open | $219 |
| Bambu Lab A1 | 95 | 5 | 350 | 2.3 | measured | 256 × 256 × 256 | open | $299 |
| Bambu Lab P1P | 110 | 5 | 350 | 2.6 | measured | 256 × 256 × 256 | open | $449 |
| Bambu Lab P1S | 105 | 6 | 350 | 2.5 | measured | 256 × 256 × 256 | enclosed | $399 |
| Bambu Lab P2S | 200 | 8 | 1000 | 4.8 | measured | 256 × 256 × 256 | enclosed | $549 |
| Bambu Lab X1 Carbon | 105 | 9 | 350 | 2.5 | measured | 256 × 256 × 256 | enclosed | $999 |
| Bambu Lab X1E | 185 | 16 | 600 | 4.4 | measured | 256 × 256 × 256 | enclosed | $2499 |
| Bambu Lab H2D | 197 | 26 | 1320 | 4.7 | measured | 350 × 320 × 325 | enclosed | $1549 |
| Bambu Lab H2S | 200 | 26 | 1250 | 4.8 | measured | 340 × 320 × 340 | enclosed | $1199 |
| Creality Ender-3 V3 SE | 110 | 8 | 300 | 2.6 | estimated | 220 × 220 × 250 | open | $199 |
| Creality Ender-3 V3 KE | 120 | 10 | 320 | 2.9 | estimated | 220 × 220 × 240 | open | $279 |
| Creality Ender-3 V3 | 130 | 10 | 330 | 3.1 | estimated | 220 × 220 × 250 | open | $299 |
| Creality K1 | 100 | 20 | 370 | 2.4 | measured | 220 × 220 × 250 | enclosed | $299 |
| Creality K1C | 100 | 20 | 370 | 2.4 | estimated | 220 × 220 × 250 | enclosed | $399 |
| Creality K1 Max | 180 | 20 | 635 | 4.3 | estimated | 300 × 300 × 300 | enclosed | $549 |
| Creality K2 Plus | 200 | 25 | 1200 | 4.8 | estimated | 350 × 350 × 350 | enclosed | $999 |
| Creality Hi | 120 | 8 | 390 | 2.9 | estimated | 260 × 260 × 300 | open | $349 |
| Original Prusa MK4S | 95 | 13 | 240 | 2.3 | measured | 250 × 210 × 220 | open | $999 |
| Original Prusa CORE One | 90 | 13 | 300 | 2.2 | spec | 250 × 220 × 270 | enclosed | $1199 |
| Original Prusa MINI+ | 65 | 8 | 150 | 1.6 | measured | 180 × 180 × 180 | open | $459 |
| Original Prusa XL | 185 | 15 | 490 | 4.4 | measured | 360 × 360 × 360 | open | $2499 |
| Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro | 85 | 11 | 330 | 2.0 | estimated | 225 × 225 × 265 | open | $199 |
| Elegoo Neptune 4 Max | 170 | 12 | 600 | 4.1 | estimated | 420 × 420 × 480 | open | $389 |
| Elegoo Centauri Carbon | 150 | 44 | 500 | 3.6 | estimated | 256 × 256 × 256 | enclosed | $299 |
| Anycubic Kobra 3 | 180 | 8 | 700 | 4.3 | measured | 250 × 250 × 260 | open | $299 |
| Anycubic Kobra S1 | 180 | 16 | 1050 | 4.3 | measured | 250 × 250 × 250 | enclosed | $449 |
| Qidi Plus 4 | 200 | 20 | 850 | 4.8 | estimated | 305 × 305 × 280 | enclosed | $699 |
| Qidi Q1 Pro | 170 | 18 | 650 | 4.1 | estimated | 245 × 245 × 240 | enclosed | $449 |
| Sovol SV08 | 160 | 15 | 1000 | 3.8 | estimated | 350 × 350 × 345 | open | $549 |
| FLSUN T1 | 130 | 15 | 400 | 3.1 | estimated | 260 × 260 × 330 | enclosed | $449 |
| Snapmaker U1 | 118 | 8 | 400 | 2.8 | measured | 270 × 270 × 270 | open | $899 |
| Voron 2.4 R2 (350 mm kit) | 170 | 15 | 1000 | 4.1 | estimated | 350 × 350 × 340 | enclosed | $1199 |
Resin printers
| Printer | Average W | Idle W | Peak W | Source | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra | 45 | 5 | 72 | spec | $259 |
| Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra | 65 | 6 | 144 | spec | $399 |
| Anycubic Photon Mono 4 Ultra | 40 | 5 | 66 | spec | $279 |
| Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K S | 40 | 5 | 48 | spec | $349 |
| Formlabs Form 4 | 100 | 15 | 480 | spec | $3499 |
“Measured” = plug-meter readings published by the manufacturer or a reviewer. “Spec” = manufacturer's stated typical draw. “Estimated” = derived from the power supply, bed size and comparable machines; treat as ±25%.