Bambu Lab A1
$299
Bambu Lab · FDM
Bambu Lab A1
The A1 without the AMS Lite. Full 256mm bed, full Bambu quality, single-color only.
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How It Scores
Pros
- +Full 256mm build volume, same as the Combo but $100 cheaper
- +Bambu's reliability, slicer, and support at $299
- +500mm/s speed that's calibrated and ready without tweaking
- +AMS Lite upgradeable later when multi-color becomes interesting
Cons
- −Open frame: ABS warping is a real problem without modification
- −No multi-color in the box: the Combo is $100 more and includes it
- −The upgrade to A1 Combo is tempting enough that many buyers regret not doing it upfront
What Owners Say
“The A1 without AMS is the best single-color printer you can buy at this price. Bar none.”
— r/3Dprinting
“Same great hardware as the Combo, just without the color changer. Perfect for most people.”
— Make Anything (YouTube)
Specs
| Build Volume | 256 x 256 x 256 mm |
| Layer Resolution | 0.05mm - 0.35mm |
| Max Print Speed | 500 mm/s |
| Weight | 9.05 kg |
| Type | FDM (Filament) |
| Features | Auto bed leveling, WiFi, Camera, Vibration compensation, Direct drive, Full-size A1 bed |
Verdict
If you know you don't care about multi-color, this is the cleanest $299 in 3D printing. The A1 Combo is $100 more and includes multi-color; most people should just spend the extra $100.
You'll Also Need
Things you'll want before your first print.
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