Bambu Lab A1

The bedslinger that beat the CoreXYs at their own game. Auto-everything, multi-color via AMS Lite, and a camera baked in.

Build Volume

256×256×256mm

Max Speed

500 mm/s

Max Nozzle

300°C

Max Bed

100°C

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Type

FDM

Released

2023-08

Kinematics

Bedslinger (Cartesian)

Extruder

Direct drive

Leveling

Fully automatic (load cell)

Best For

First-time buyers who want multi-color …

Typical price

~$339

Full Specifications

Build
Build Volume	256 × 256 × 256 mm
Kinematics	Bedslinger (Cartesian)
Chamber	Open
Hotend & Bed
Max Nozzle Temp	300°C
Max Bed Temp	100°C
Nozzle Diameter	0.4mm (stock)
Extruder	Direct drive
Performance
Max Speed	500 mm/s
Max Acceleration	10000 mm/s²
Leveling	Fully automatic (load cell)
System
Firmware	Bambu (proprietary)
Filament System	AMS Lite (4-color, optional)
Connectivity	Wi-Fi, USB-C, microSD, Bambu Handy
Camera	Built-in 1080p
Filament Runout	Yes
Assembly	Fully assembled
Ratings
Ease of Use	5/5
Print Quality	5/5
Value	5/5
Commercial
Released	2023-08
Typical price (USD)	~$339 as of Apr 2026
Best For	First-time buyers who want multi-color and zero tinkering

Material Compatibility

How well this printer handles common materials. Ratings reflect stock hardware — upgrades like all-metal hotends or hardened nozzles can push these higher.

ABS

Limited

ASA

Limited

Carbon Fiber

Limited

PETG

Great

PLA

Perfect

PLA+

Perfect