Bambu Lab A1
Bambu Lab · Released January 1, 2023

A1

Bambu Lab's A1 is a fast, easy open-frame 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 if you want a full-size beginner printer with great results: reviewers praised its high-quality prints, speed, flawless setup, excellent app, quick-change nozzle, built-in camera and affordable four-color AMS Lite option. Skip it if you print high-temperature materials, because it's open-frame. Multicolor printing wastes a lot of filament, the AMS Lite takes up space, and it's Wi-Fi only with no USB port.

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Key specs
Build volume
256 x 256 x 256 mm
Max nozzle temperature
300
Max print speed
500
Supported materials
PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA
Highlights

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Weight
19.95 lb (9.05 kg)
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Weight19.95 lb (9.05 kg)
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Should you buy it?

Buy the A1 if you want a full-size beginner printer with great results: reviewers praised its high-quality prints, speed, flawless setup, excellent app, quick-change nozzle, built-in camera and affordable four-color AMS Lite option. Skip it if you print high-temperature materials, because it's open-frame. Multicolor printing wastes a lot of filament, the AMS Lite takes up space, and it's Wi-Fi only with no USB port.

Best for

Beginners who want a full-size printer.

Not for

High-temperature material printing.

Main strengthHigh-quality prints
Main weaknessMulticolor printing wastes filament
Reasons to buy
High-quality prints
Easy setup and excellent app
Quick-change nozzle
Affordable four-color option
Reasons to avoid
Multicolor printing wastes filament
AMS Lite takes up space
No USB port
Measured view8.7/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
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Full specifications

65 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Verified Oct 8, 2026. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Build

Technology
FDM/FFF
Build volume
256 x 256 x 256 mm
Build width (X)
10.08 in (25.6 cm)
Build depth (Y)
10.08 in (25.6 cm)
Build height (Z)
10.08 in (25.6 cm)

Extruder & Hotend

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

Speed & Quality

Max print speed
500
Max acceleration
10000

Heated Bed

Max bed temperature
100
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
3.5 inches 320\*240 IPS Touch Screen

Physical

Dimensions
465 × 410 × 430 mm

Launch

Release date
2023
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