Which is better for printing ABS or ASA?

The Flashforge AD5X. Its enclosed chamber holds heat and keeps drafts off the part, which the open-frame A1 Combo cannot do. The A1 Combo is listed for PLA, PETG, TPU and PVA only.

Is the A1 Combo worth $60 more?

Yes if you need the larger 256 mm build volume, a camera, or a multicolor system with a longer track record. If you print small parts in PLA and want to spend less, the $299 AD5X is the better value.

Which has the bigger build volume?

The A1 Combo. It prints a 256 x 256 x 256 mm cube; the AD5X is limited to 220 x 220 x 220 mm, about 36% less volume.

Which is more reliable out of the box?

The A1 Combo has the more established record. AD5X buyers report IFS slot failures and cracked screen sockets on arrival, though many units work fine and setup takes about 15 minutes.

Can I monitor prints remotely on both?

Only on the A1 Combo, which has a built-in camera. The AD5X has no camera, so you get status but no live view.

The AD5X, because the enclosed chamber muffles motor and fan noise. The A1 Combo is an open-frame design.

Bambu Lab A1 Combo 3D Printer vs Flashforge AD5X Multicolor 3D Printer

Buy the A1 Combo if you want a proven, quiet, camera-equipped printer with a 256 x 256 x 256 mm build volume and the AMS Lite for four-color printing. Buy the Flashforge AD5X if you want an enclosed chamber and the lowest price: $299 at Walmart as of November 6, 2026, versus $359 at B&H Photo-Video-Audio for the A1 Combo. The $60 gap buys you a smaller 220 x 220 x 220 mm build volume, no camera, and a newer, less-tested multicolor system on the Flashforge.

Today the Flashforge AD5X Multicolor 3D Printer costs $60.00 less at its best price.

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