Bambu Lab A1 Combo
- Price
- $399
- Score
- 9.2/10
- Wins
- 4/5
Bambu Lab A1 Combo vs Kingroon KLP1
- The Bambu Lab A1 Combo wins, 9.2 vs 7.6 out of 10.
- A1 Combo prints 2.1× the volume (256³ ÷ 200³ = 2.10) for $100 ($399 − $299) more.
- Same 500 mm/s top speed.
- Pick the KLP1 if your prints fit in 20 cm.
Specs and US prices from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Kingroon KLP1Discontinued
- Price
- $299
- Score
- 7.6/10
- Wins
- 0/5
Last recorded price. Replaced by the Bambu Lab A1 at $299.
The verdict
Buy the A1 Combo.
9.2/10 vs KLP1's 7.6/10, and it wins 4 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
vsKLP1Kingroon · FDM
| A1 Combo | Spec | KLP1 |
|---|---|---|
| $399 | Price | $299 (wins) |
| 16.8 L (wins) | Build volume | 8.0 L |
| 500 mm/s | Top speed | 500 mm/s |
| 0.05 mm | Finest layer | 0.05 mm |
| 9.65 kg | Weight | 8.5 kg |
Features
| A1 Combo | Feature | KLP1 |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Auto bed leveling | Yes |
| Yes | Multi-color (AMS Lite) | No |
| Yes | WiFi | Yes |
| Yes | Camera | No |
| Yes | Vibration compensation | No |
| No | Enclosed | Yes |
| No | Linear rails | Yes |
| No | CoreXY | Yes |
| No | Klipper firmware | Yes |
Value math
$399 ÷ 16.8 L and $299 ÷ 8.0 L. Lower is more printer for the money.
| A1 Combo | Spec | KLP1 |
|---|---|---|
| $23.78 (wins) | $ per liter | $37.38 |
| $0.80 | $ per mm/s | $0.60 (wins) |
Scores out of 10
| A1 Combo | Spec | KLP1 |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Value | 9 |
| 10 (wins) | Beginner Friendliness | 6 |
| 9 (wins) | Print Quality | 8 |
| 9 (wins) | Speed | 8 |
| 9 (wins) | Reliability | 7 |
| 9.2 (wins) | Overall | 7.6 |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 256 × 256 × 256 mm
- 200 × 200 × 200 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 CoreXY with linear rails for $299. Kingroon is building something special here.
KLP1 owner, r/3DprintingAfter tuning, the KLP1 produces prints that rival machines twice the price.
KLP1 owner, r/klippers
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
KLP1
- +Enclosed CoreXY with linear rails and Klipper at $299: this combination normally costs $400+
- +Compact enough to fit on a shelf while still being fully enclosed
- +Klipper access means you can tune everything from macros to pressure advance
- −200mm cube is the real limitation: larger parts need splitting
- −Kingroon's community is thin: if something breaks, you're mostly solving it from Klipper docs and Reddit
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 Kingroon KLP1?
By the numbers, the Bambu Lab A1 Combo scores higher (9.2/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Kingroon KLP1 may be the smarter buy if you need enclosed.
Which is better for beginners, Bambu Lab A1 Combo or Kingroon KLP1?
The Bambu Lab A1 Combo is more beginner-friendly (10/10 vs 6/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Bambu Lab A1 Combo worth $100 more than the Kingroon KLP1?
The Bambu Lab A1 Combo scores higher overall (9.2/10 vs 7.6/10). The extra $100 gets you ams lite ships in the box, not as a $75 upsell.
What's the main difference between Bambu Lab A1 Combo and Kingroon KLP1?
Build volume (256x256x256mm vs 200x200x200mm) and print speed (500 vs 500 mm/s). The Bambu Lab A1 Combo is best for beginners; the Kingroon KLP1 targets enclosed.