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Bambu Lab A1 mini
Bambu Lab · Released January 1, 2023

A1 mini

Bambu Lab's A1 mini is a small, fast beginner printer with optional four-color printing.

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8.7/10What the pros sayExcellentExpert consensus · Verified Oct 8, 2026See score breakdown ↓
Buying call

Buy the A1 mini if you want the easiest affordable way into 3D printing: reviewers praised its excellent print quality at low cost, fast printing, quick assembly, the best setup experience they'd seen and a reasonably priced four-color option. Skip it if you print large objects, because the bed is small. The touchscreen is cramped, multicolor printing wastes filament, the AMS Lite is wobbly, and there's little room for modding.

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Key specs
Build volume
180 x 180 x 180 mm
Max nozzle temperature
300
Max print speed
500
Supported materials
PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA
Highlights

Specs that matter

Body
Weight
12.13 lb (5.5 kg)
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Weight12.13 lb (5.5 kg)
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Buy the A1 mini if you want the easiest affordable way into 3D printing: reviewers praised its excellent print quality at low cost, fast printing, quick assembly, the best setup experience they'd seen and a reasonably priced four-color option. Skip it if you print large objects, because the bed is small. The touchscreen is cramped, multicolor printing wastes filament, the AMS Lite is wobbly, and there's little room for modding.

Best for

Beginners and small desks.

Not for

Large prints and tinkerers.

Main strengthExcellent quality for the price
Main weaknessSmall print bed
Reasons to buy
Excellent quality for the price
Very easy setup
Fast printing
Affordable four-color option
Reasons to avoid
Small print bed
Cramped touchscreen
Multicolor printing wastes filament
Measured view8.7/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
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Product data

Full specifications

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Build

Technology
FDM/FFF
Build volume
180 x 180 x 180 mm
Build width (X)
7.09 in (18 cm)
Build depth (Y)
7.09 in (18 cm)
Build height (Z)
7.09 in (18 cm)

Extruder & Hotend

Max nozzle temperature
300
Nozzle diameter
0.02 in (0.4 mm)
Extruder type
Direct Drive
Nozzle material
Stainless Steel

Speed & Quality

Max print speed
500
Max acceleration
10000

Heated Bed

Max bed temperature
80
Build surface
Bambu Textured PEI Plate (Included)
Auto bed leveling
Yes

Enclosure

Enclosed
No

Motion

Motion system
Cartesian Bedslinger

Materials

Supported materials
PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA
Filament diameter
0.07 in (1.8 mm)
Multi-colour / multi-material
Yes with AMS Lite
Filament runout sensor
✓

Safety & Convenience

Camera
Yes

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
Yes

Software

Slicer support
Bambu Studio, OrcaSlicer

Display & Controls

Display
Yes

Physical

Dimensions
347 × 315 × 365 mm

Launch

Release date
2023
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