Bambu Lab · FDM printers
Bambu Lab A1
Open printer with a large build volume, high speed and a lot of automation. With AMS lite, one of the cheapest ways to multi-colour printing.
Ideal for: Beginners and hobby makers who want good results quickly and, if needed, multi-colour printing
Open printersBed slingerMulticolour printing
Price in the manufacturer's shopfrom €259As of 7 Oct 2026, can change dailyThere is no manufacturer's shop price for your region, the EU price is shown.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Very fast for a bed slinger
- Multi-colour printing can be retrofitted cheaply
- Quiet (according to the manufacturer under 48 dB in quiet mode)
Cons
- Open design, ABS/ASA not recommended according to the manufacturer
- Bed slinger: very tall, narrow parts tend to wobble
- Strongly tied to the Bambu ecosystem
Specs
| Price range | €200 to €400 |
|---|---|
| Price in the manufacturer's shop | from €259 (As of 7 Oct 2026) |
| Design | Bed slinger |
| Enclosure | open |
| Build volume | 256 × 256 × 256 mm (16.8 l) |
| Dimensions | 385 × 410 × 430 mm |
| Weight | 8.3 kg |
| Speed (max.) | 500 mm/s |
| Acceleration (max.) | 10,000 mm/s² |
| Nozzle (max.) | 300 °C |
| Print bed (max.) | 100 °C |
| Extruder | Direct drive, quick-change hotend |
| Calibration | fully automatic calibration incl. Z offset |
| Multi-colour printing | optional with AMS lite (up to 4 colours, available as Combo) |
| Materials (according to the manufacturer) | PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA |
| Camera | yes, up to 1080p, timelapse |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, app, PC software |
| Display | 3.5" touchscreen |
Source: Manufacturer or retailer specifications, As of 10/2026.
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