Bambu Lab A1 vs other items
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Bambu Lab A1 |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | December 2023 | |
| Print Performance | ||
| Build Volume | 256× 256× 256 mm | |
| Speed & Accel | Max Speed: 500 mm/s | Max Acceleration: 10,000 mm/s² | |
| Layer Precision | 0.08 mm – 0.28 mm (Standard range). | |
| Extruder & Hotend | ||
| Extruder System | All-metal Direct Drive with Hardened Steel gears | |
| Hotend Max Temp | Up to 300°C | |
| Nozzle Specs | 0.4 mm Stainless Steel (Standard); Quick-Swap design (one-clip mechanism). Optional 0.2, 0.6, and 0.8 mm nozzles available | |
| Build Plate & Leveling | ||
| Bed Temp & Surface | Max 100°C; Textured PEI Plate included | |
| Leveling System | Full-Auto Calibration (handles Z-offset, bed leveling, vibration resonance, and nozzle pressure automatically before every print) | |
| Materials & Sensors | ||
| Filament Support | Ideal for PLA, PETG, TPU, and PVA. Not recommended for ABS/ASA/PC without an enclosure. | |
| Smart Sensors | Filament run-out, Filament tangle sensor, Power loss recovery, and Active flow rate compensation (pressure sensor) | |
| Air Management | Open-frame; no built-in filtration | |
| Connectivity & Monitoring | ||
| Interfaces | Wi-Fi, Bambu-Bus (for AMS Lite), Micro SD Card | |
| Camera & AI | Includes a Low Frame Rate Camera (1080p) for monitoring and timelapses; Includes a physical privacy cover | |
| Remote Mgmt | Fully integrated with Bambu Handy (Mobile) and Bambu Studio (PC/Mac) | |
| UI & Software | ||
| Control Panel | 3.5-inch IPS Color Touchscreen | |
| Compatible Slicers | Bambu Studio (Native), OrcaSlicer, and standard G-code support for Cura/PrusaSlicer. | |
| Physical & Power | ||
| Dimensions & Weight | 385× 410× 430 mm | Net Weight: 8.3 kg. | |
| Power & Noise | Max 1300W @ 220V / 350W @ 110V; Features Active Motor Noise Canceling (under 48 dB) | |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | A1 Printer, Spool Holder, Purge Wiper, Build Plate, PTFE Tube, Accessory Box, and 20g sample filament | |
| Price | Currently ~$339 (Printer only) / ~$489 (Combo with AMS Lite). | |