Bambu Lab
A1
About This Printer
Mid-Range · $400–$500The A1 is the full-size sibling of the A1 Mini, offering a much larger 256×256×256mm build volume while keeping the beginner-friendly automatic calibration and AMS Lite multi-color support. It's one of the best value propositions in the Bambu lineup — you get a lot of printer for the money without the complexity of the enclosed models.
What it does well
- Generous 256×256×256mm build volume for a bed-slinger
- AMS Lite for 4-color printing included in combo
- Automatic vibration compensation and flow rate calibration
- Very easy setup — great for beginners
- Quieter than comparable budget printers
Limitations to know
- Open frame — not suited for ABS/ASA without a DIY enclosure
- PTFE hotend caps high-temperature material capability
- Bed-slinger design limits max print quality at high speeds
- Semi-closed Bambu ecosystem
Best For
Ideal Use Case
Beginners or casual users who want a large, easy-to-use printer with multi-color capability at a mid-range price.
Specifications
- Max Nozzle Temp
- 300°C
- Max Bed Temp
- 100°C
- Default Nozzle
- 0.4 mm
- Enclosure
- Recommended
- Hotend Type
- all-metal
- Bed Size
- 256x256
- Build Volume
- 256×256×256 mm
- Release Year
- 2023
Filament Settings Profiles(6 profiles)
| Filament | Material | Nozzle ⌀ |
|---|---|---|
| Overture Overture PLA - Black | PLA | 0.4 mm |
| Prusament Prusament PLA 1.75mm | PLA | 0.4 mm |
| Overture Overture PETG - Black | PETG | 0.4 mm |
| Prusament Prusament PETG 1.75mm | PETG | 0.4 mm |
| Overture Overture TPU - Black | TPU | 0.4 mm |
| eSun eSun PLA+ - Black | PLA+PLUS | 0.4 mm |
Compatible Filaments(63 filaments)
11 filaments shown
eSun
eSun PETG - Black
Black
230–250°C
eSun
eSun PETG - Clear
Clear
230–250°C
eSun
eSun PETG - Red
Red
230–250°C
eSun
eSun PETG - Silver
Silver
230–250°C
eSun
eSun PETG - Solid White
Solid White
230–250°C
Overture
Overture PETG - Black
Black
230–250°C
Overture
Overture PETG - Blue
Blue
230–250°C
Overture
Overture PETG - Clear
Clear
230–250°C
Overture
Overture PETG - Red
Red
230–250°C
Overture
Overture PETG - White
White
230–250°C
Prusament
Prusament PETG 1.75mm
230–250°C