Bambu Lab · Updated June 2026
Bambu Lab A1: price, specs & release date
Bambu Lab A1, released 2023. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: 3dpros.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Bambu Lab A1 is listed at $399 on 3dpros.com as of 2026-06-27, #7 cheapest of 18 3d printers (median $411); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 10/100 pay-blind standing, #11 of 15 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for Fast high-speed printing (top speed 500 mm/s); Exceptional build quality and polished, premium design.
- Skip if AMS wastes a lot of filament during color changes is a dealbreaker.
Is the Bambu Lab A1 a good buy?
At $399, the Bambu Lab A1 is #7 cheapest of the 18 3d printers we track, where the median is $420. On the spec sheet, its max speed mms of 500 is the lowest of the 15, its release year of 2023 is below the median of the 16, and its max hotend temp c of 300 is at the median of the 17.
Evidence of Record
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Two independent labs measured this product across 3 physical metrics — speed, print quality and dimensional accuracy. With a second lab on record, each figure comes from more than one independent hands-on source — a measure of how much evidence exists, not a rating of the product.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Bambu Lab A1
Both whitelisted hands-on reviews survived verification: Tom's Hardware and TechRadar, both dated 14 December 2023, both awarding Editor's Choice. They agree the full-size A1 is a fast, exceptionally well-built bed-slinger with excellent print quality and easy multicolor via the AMS Lite. Main gripes: the AMS wastes filament and hogs desk space, and the open frame (no enclosure) limits materials to PLA/PETG/TPU.
Based on 2 reviews · 2 lab-tested · 2023-12-14
Tested by Tom's Hardware, TechRadar
Consistently praised
- Fast high-speed printing (top speed 500 mm/s) · 2 sources
- Exceptional build quality and polished, premium design · 2 sources
- Excellent print quality (TechRadar measured 29/30, exceptional dimensional accuracy) · 2 sources
- User-friendly setup, touchscreen, and easy AMS Lite multicolor · 2 sources
- Quiet operation compared to other high-speed printers
Commonly flagged
- AMS wastes a lot of filament during color changes · 2 sources
- AMS Lite takes up a lot of desk space · 2 sources
- Open frame / no enclosure limits materials to PLA, PETG, TPU · 2 sources
- Software has a learning curve for true beginners
Where reviewers disagree Little real disagreement, both gave Editor's Choice. The one nuance: TechRadar flags the software as complex and a hurdle for beginners, while Tom's Hardware emphasizes the touchscreen's built-in on-screen guides make the machine exceptionally easy to run.
The sources (2)
Benchy print time (Speed Boat Rules settings): 19 min 15 s · Cozy Dragon multi-color print time: 11 h 5 min · PETG playhouse print time: 6 h 31 min · Flexi Factory Panda print time (1 color / 3 colors): 2 h 40 min / 6 h 46 min
The A1 is a reliable and quiet high speed printer at a competitive price.
The Bambu Lab A1 is a smokin' hot bedslinger – coming in just a hair quicker than the A1 Mini.
The printer wastes an amazing amount of material when it cleans out the nozzle between colors.
Dimensional accuracy, X error average: 0.074 mm · Dimensional accuracy, Y error average: 0.124 mm · Dimensional accuracy, X&Y error average: 0.099 mm · Print quality overall score: 29/30 · Assembly + self-calibration time: 15 min + 15 min
This design is a country mile beyond any filament printer I've previously experienced and makes many cheaper alternatives look a bit silly in comparison.
The Bambu Labs A1's print quality test results reveal its high accuracy in precision and detailing, with an overall score of 29 out of 30.
The only issue holding back the A1 from being even better is the amount of vibration that moving at this rate creates due to the moving mass of the bed and the print head.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $399 MSRP base unit $399; A1 Combo with AMS Lite $559 (current Bambu US store regular price) |
|---|---|
| Brand | Bambu Lab |
| Released | 2023 |
| Technology | FDM |
| Build volume (mm) | 256 x 256 x 256 mm |
| Max speed mms | 500 |
| Auto leveling | Yes |
| Multicolor | No |
| Enclosed | No |
| Max hotend temp c | 300 |
Source: 3dpros.com (verified 2026-06-27) · corroborated by bambulab.com. Build volume 256x256x256 mm, max speed 500 mm/s, hotend 300C, and auto-leveling confirmed via Bambu Lab A1 tech-specs page and 3DPros. Base MSRP $399 confirmed. Multicolor requires the separately bought AMS Lite, so set false on the base unit per methodology. Combo price corrected to $559 (current Bambu US store; older trackers list $649).
Is the Bambu Lab A1 worth it vs cheaper 3d printers?
Bambu Lab A1 against its closest cheaper and pricier 3d printers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 18 ranked
| Product | Price | Technology | Build volume (mm) | Max speed mms | Auto leveling | Multicolor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bambu Lab A1 this | $399 | FDM | 256 x 256 x 256 mm | 500 | Yes | No |
| Creality K1 | $389 | FDM | 220 x 220 x 250 mm | 600 | Yes | No |
| Anycubic Kobra S1 | $401 | FDM | 250 x 250 x 250 mm | 600 | Yes | No |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Bambu Lab A1?
Both whitelisted hands-on reviews survived verification: Tom's Hardware and TechRadar, both dated 14 December 2023, both awarding Editor's Choice. They agree the full-size A1 is a fast, exceptionally well-built bed-slinger with excellent print quality and easy multicolor via the AMS Lite. Main gripes: the AMS wastes filament and hogs desk space, and the open frame (no enclosure) limits materials to PLA/PETG/TPU. Praised: Fast high-speed printing (top speed 500 mm/s); Exceptional build quality and polished, premium design; Excellent print quality (TechRadar measured 29/30, exceptional dimensional accuracy); User-friendly setup, touchscreen, and easy AMS Lite multicolor; Quiet operation compared to other high-speed printers. Flagged: AMS wastes a lot of filament during color changes; AMS Lite takes up a lot of desk space; Open frame / no enclosure limits materials to PLA, PETG, TPU; Software has a learning curve for true beginners. (From 2 tester reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
How much does the Bambu Lab A1 cost?
The Bambu Lab A1 has a US price of $399 (MSRP base unit $399; A1 Combo with AMS Lite $559 (current Bambu US store regular price)), as of 2026-06-27.
How does the Bambu Lab A1 compare on price?
At $399, the Bambu Lab A1 is #7 cheapest of the 18 3d printers we track, where the median is $420.
When was the Bambu Lab A1 released?
The Bambu Lab A1 was released 2023.
What are the Bambu Lab A1's key specs?
Bambu Lab A1 (Bambu Lab): technology FDM, build volume mm 256 x 256 x 256 mm, max speed mms 500, auto leveling Yes, multicolor No. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-27.
Price of record: $399 at 3dpros.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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