Supported LAN mode for all models with no “authorization and authentication protection mechanism” scheme (that by the way has been hacked within 1 day). 3rd party software integration equal to Bambu Lab. Ability to use random 3rd party accessories (such as BigTreeTech’s) without the blessing of Bambu Lab while not losing support.
And their Terms of Use still state
Your Bambu Lab product will automatically search for and download new update packages to provide you with timely update services.(…) Due to the importance of these updates, your product may block new print job before the updates is installed