Hi everyone,

I assume these two are rarely compared due to the different prices and year of release.
I am able to pick up a used R1 for cheaper than a new Ender 3.

On paper, they seem rather similar, with identical accuracy (100 microns) but the R1 has auto bed-leveling and (a) direct drive (motor?).
Plus, the used R1 has the "E3D V6 All-Metal HotEnd".

So the R1 overall looks better equipped and with a nicer design, but it seems to be an older model and I wonder if much has changed in those years.

Thanks.