Bambu Lab A1 Combo
- Price
- $399
- Score
- 9.2/10
- Wins
- 3/5
Bambu Lab A1 Combo vs Flashforge Adventurer 5M
- The Bambu Lab A1 Combo wins, 9.2 vs 8.6 out of 10.
- A1 Combo prints 1.6× the volume (256³ ÷ 220³ = 1.58) for $150 ($399 − $249) more.
- Adventurer 5M is faster, 600 vs 500 mm/s.
- Pick the Adventurer 5M if your prints fit in 22 cm.
Specs and US prices from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Flashforge Adventurer 5M
- Price
- $249
- Score
- 8.6/10
- Wins
- 0/5
The verdict
Buy the A1 Combo.
9.2/10 vs Adventurer 5M's 8.6/10, and it wins 3 of 5 categories. One printer. This one. The A1 Combo does multi-color, does speed, does software polish, all at a price that embarrasses the competition. The open frame is the only real compromise and most people won't care.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
A1 ComboBambu Lab · FDM
vsAdventurer 5MFlashforge · FDM
| A1 Combo | Spec | Adventurer 5M |
|---|---|---|
| $399 | Price | $249 (wins) |
| 16.8 L (wins) | Build volume | 10.6 L |
| 500 mm/s | Top speed | 600 mm/s (wins) |
| 0.05 mm | Finest layer | 0.05 mm |
| 9.65 kg | Weight | 11 kg |
Features
| A1 Combo | Feature | Adventurer 5M |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Auto bed leveling | No |
| Yes | Multi-color (AMS Lite) | No |
| Yes | WiFi | No |
| Yes | Camera | No |
| Yes | Vibration compensation | No |
| No | Enclosed | Yes |
| No | Auto leveling | Yes |
| No | Quick-swap nozzle | Yes |
| No | 600mm/s speed | Yes |
| No | HEPA filter | Yes |
Value math
$399 ÷ 16.8 L and $249 ÷ 10.6 L. Lower is more printer for the money.
| A1 Combo | Spec | Adventurer 5M |
|---|---|---|
| $23.78 | $ per liter | $23.38 (wins) |
| $0.80 | $ per mm/s | $0.41 (wins) |
Scores out of 10
| A1 Combo | Spec | Adventurer 5M |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Value | 9 |
| 10 (wins) | Beginner Friendliness | 9 |
| 9 (wins) | Print Quality | 8 |
| 9 | Speed | 9 |
| 9 (wins) | Reliability | 8 |
| 9.2 (wins) | Overall | 8.6 |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 256 × 256 × 256 mm
- 220 × 220 × 220 mm
What owners say
The A1 Combo is the printer I recommend to literally everyone who asks.
A1 Combo owner, r/3DprintingMulti-color out of the box at this price is insane. Changed how I think about printing.
A1 Combo owner, Make Anything (YouTube)Bambu did it again, this is the new gold standard for consumer 3D printing.
A1 Combo owner, All3DPEnclosed printer under $300 with HEPA? Flashforge is pricing this thing to sell.
Adventurer 5M owner, r/3DprintingMy go-to recommendation for families. Kids safe, fumes managed, prints great.
Adventurer 5M owner, Teaching Tech (YouTube)
Pros & Cons
A1 Combo
- +AMS Lite ships in the box, not as a $75 upsell
- +Bambu Studio slices and sends in under a minute
- +500mm/s speed that actually holds up at 0.2mm layers
- −Open frame means ABS is borderline without an enclosure
- −AMS Lite tops out at 4 colors; want more, buy a different system
Adventurer 5M
- +Enclosed with HEPA filter for $249: 130 dollars cheaper than the Pro version with the same key features
- +Toolless nozzle swap takes 30 seconds: pull the module out, snap the new one in
- +600mm/s inside an enclosure is faster than most open-frame budget machines
- −220mm cube is smaller than open-frame rivals at this price
- −Proprietary nozzle modules: you can't use standard 0.4mm nozzles
Buy these with it
A printer does nothing without these. Grab them in the same order.
- ELEGOO PLA filament, 1kgThe easy filament to start on. Prints at low temperatures and warps less.
- ELEGOO PETG filament, 1kgTougher and more heat tolerant than PLA, for parts that get handled or sit in the sun.
- SUNLU filament dryer S1 PlusWet filament causes stringing and rough surfaces. A dryer fixes that before you blame the printer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Bambu Lab A1 Combo better than the Flashforge Adventurer 5M?
By the numbers, the Bambu Lab A1 Combo scores higher (9.2/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Flashforge Adventurer 5M may be the smarter buy if you need enclosed.
Which is better for beginners, Bambu Lab A1 Combo or Flashforge Adventurer 5M?
The Bambu Lab A1 Combo is more beginner-friendly (10/10 vs 9/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Bambu Lab A1 Combo worth $150 more than the Flashforge Adventurer 5M?
The Bambu Lab A1 Combo scores higher overall (9.2/10 vs 8.6/10). The extra $150 gets you ams lite ships in the box, not as a $75 upsell.
What's the main difference between Bambu Lab A1 Combo and Flashforge Adventurer 5M?
Build volume (256x256x256mm vs 220x220x220mm) and print speed (500 vs 600 mm/s). The Bambu Lab A1 Combo is best for beginners; the Flashforge Adventurer 5M targets enclosed.