What build plate is included in X1C?

I am looking to upgrade to an X1C from an Ender 3 and I want to understand the X1C plate options. There is a lot of confusing terminology on the wiki and X1C spec web pages, plus lots of misinformation on other parts of these forums.

Tech Specs page
Quick Start Guide
Manual - Engineering Plate printing
Forum discussion on filament compatibility
Forum discussion - Plates

Is the following correct?

  • The printer has a Bed, where you attach plates
  • The Engineering Plate (aka “Flexible Steel Plate” or “Bambu Flex Plate”) is double sided and attaches to the bed magnetically
  • The Engineering Plate can be used with no additional Plates (like Cool or High Temperature)
  • The Cool Plate is an Engineering Plate with the Cool Plate Sheet attached
  • The High Temperature Plate is an Engineering Plate with the High Temperature Plate Sheet attached
  • Both the Cool and High-Temperature Plates have consumable sheets that wear out
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