Voxelab Aquila X2

Featuring a hardware spec sheet nearly identical to dozens of other Creality Ender clones, the Voxelab Aquila X2 fell short of expectations and felt like a half-hearted attempt at an entry-level 3D printer.

-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
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Product details

  • šŸŽƒć€Filament Detection怑Upgrade the filament detection function , when you run out of filament , the sensor pauses prints and sets off an alarm. and Aquila X2 can resume printing from the last recorded extruder position after suffering unexpected power outages.
  • šŸŽƒć€Ultra Smooth Printing怑Aquila X2 provides greater conveying force and preciser filament control, reduces jitter in filament transmission and ensure printing precision,suit for PLA/ABS/PETG/ABS PRO/PETG PRO flexible materials.
  • šŸŽƒć€Carborundum Glass Platform怑Fast heating in 5 minutes and prints adhere better without the warpingļ¼ˆUltra smoothness even on the first layerļ¼‰. Voxelab Aquila original platform can withstand high-intensity printing and is corrosion free, saving your time and reducing waste.
  • šŸŽƒć€Silent Printing怑Voxelab Aquila x2 equipped with new 32-bit motherboard, which has stronger anti-interference, faster and more stable motion performance, silent printing and low decibel operation.
  • šŸŽƒć€Fully Open Source怑this 3d printer by voxelab which is a fdm printer based on open source technology,printing volume reaches 8.66 x 8.66 x 9.84 inļ¼Œwith fully metal frame design and partially assembled kit , is great friendly use to beginners.
  • šŸŽƒć€Warranty and Service怑All Voxelab 3d printers are provided lifetime technical assistance and 12-months warranty. if you have any question please free contact us.

PROS

+ + Silent stepper drivers make printer operation whisper quiet
+ + Large LCD interface is bright and easy to read
+ + VoxelMaker software is easy-to-use

CONS

- Cooling fan is hair-dryer loud
- User interface has multiple typos and errors
- Unassisted manual leveling
- No profile is provided for Cura

Expert reviews and ratings

By Tom's Hardware on September 23, 2021
Featuring a hardware spec sheet nearly identical to dozens of other Creality Ender clones, the Voxelab Aquila X2 fell short of expectations and felt like a half-hearted attempt at an entry-level 3D printer.
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