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A1

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  • Last seen at $268.55 at 3D Printer Superstore on Nov 10.

Our take on the A1

The Bambu Lab A1 is a bed-slinger style desktop 3D printer built for ease of use. It ships with automatic bed leveling, vibration compensation and a full-metal hotend, and it can print multi-color when paired with the optional AMS Lite, which holds four spools. It suits beginners and hobbyists who want fast, low-fuss printing more than a large build volume. Against rivals like the Creality Ender series or Prusa MK4, it trades a smaller build area and open-frame design for faster setup and easier multi-color, and owners generally rate its print quality and reliability highly.

Best forFirst-time 3D printer ownersHobbyists printing multi-color modelsSmall workshops and classroomsFast prototyping of small to mid-size parts
Pros
  • Automatic bed leveling and calibration cut setup time
  • Fast print speeds with vibration compensation
  • AMS Lite enables four-color prints without manual swaps
  • Full-metal hotend handles common filaments
  • Quiet operation compared with many open-frame printers
  • Large, active community and official profiles for popular filaments
Cons
  • Build volume is smaller than some competing bed-slingers
  • AMS Lite is sold separately and adds cost and footprint
  • Open frame means less temperature control for engineering materials
  • Enclosure is not included, so ABS and similar filaments are harder
  • Multi-color prints waste filament in purge towers

A1 prices at every store

  • 3D Printer SuperstoreNew

    In stockShips from Australia · priced in AUD (A$389.00) · duties may applyReturn policy

    $268.55Checked Nov 10
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What reviewers say

Owners and reviewers praise the A1 for near plug-and-play setup, reliable first layers and print quality that rivals more expensive machines. Common complaints center on the optional AMS Lite's footprint, filament waste on multi-color jobs and the limits of an open-frame design.

What people mention
  • SetupPraisedOwners say the printer is close to plug-and-play, with automatic leveling removing most manual tuning.
  • Print qualityPraisedReviewers report clean detail and reliable first layers across common filaments.
  • Multi-colorMixedThe AMS Lite makes four-color prints easy, but purge towers waste filament and the unit adds bulk.
  • NoisePraisedUsers describe it as noticeably quieter than many open-frame printers.
  • Build volumeCriticisedSome owners find the print area limiting for larger models compared with rival bed-slingers.
  • EnclosureCriticisedThe open frame makes high-temperature filaments like ABS harder to print reliably.

About the A1

The Bambu Lab A1 is a desktop 3D printer. It calibrates itself before every print, covering Z-offset, bed level, vibration resonance and nozzle pressure, so no manual "paper method" leveling is needed.

It prints at speeds up to 500 mm/s with accelerations of 10,000 mm/s². Active vibration compensation and active flow rate compensation help keep prints smooth and precise at speed. Active Motor Noise Canceling keeps it under 48 dB in silent mode.

The A1 has a full-metal rail system and a rigid frame. Filament monitoring includes tangle and runout detection, and the hotend is a quick-swap design. The optional AMS Lite allows prints in up to four colors. A 3.5-inch IPS touchscreen handles navigation and monitoring. Wi-Fi and Bambu Studio software allow remote management, including from a smartphone. LAN mode offers cloud-free remote control, and the camera can be physically blocked.

Type
Desktop 3D printer
Max speed
500 mm/s
Acceleration
10,000 mm/s²
Noise level
Under 48 dB in silent mode
Auto calibration
Z-offset, bed level, vibration resonance, nozzle pressure
Multi-color
Up to 4 colors with optional AMS Lite
Display
3.5-inch IPS touchscreen
Connectivity
Wi-Fi; LAN mode
Software
Bambu Studio
Build
Full-metal rail system, rigid frame
Monitoring
Filament tangle and runout detection
Hotend
Quick-swap design

Questions and answers

Do I need the AMS Lite to print in multiple colors?
Yes. The printer alone prints one filament at a time. The AMS Lite adds four spools and handles color changes automatically.
Does the A1 level its own bed?
Yes. It runs automatic bed leveling and calibration before printing, so manual tramming is not part of normal use.
What filaments can it print?
The full-metal hotend handles PLA, PETG, TPU and similar materials well. High-temperature filaments are possible but harder without an enclosure.
How does it compare with the A1 mini?
The A1 has a larger build volume than the A1 mini and uses the same AMS Lite system. The mini is more compact but prints smaller parts.
Is it a good first 3D printer?
Yes. Reviewers and owners consistently call it one of the easiest printers to start with thanks to guided setup and automatic calibration.
What comes in the box?
The printer, a build plate, a sample filament spool, tools and a nozzle cleaning kit. The AMS Lite is a separate purchase.
Where is the A1 cheapest?
At 3D Printer Superstore, for $268.55, as of our latest check.

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