Bambu

At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros3D printing made simpleTop notch print qualityGreat valueConsNo AI failed print detection‘Painting’ models can be trickySome third-party filament won’t fit AMS LiteOur VerdictBambu’s A1 is a seriously impressive 3D printer that prints at high speed but delivers better quality than the competition, all without making a racket. Plus, if you get the Combo, you’ll be able to print in four colours at the same time. Quite why Bambu launched the A1 Mini before the A1 is anyone’s guess. But…

Only a couple of months ago, Bambu surprised everyone by launching a tiny bed slinger. The company is well known in 3D printing circles for its top-notch coreXY models, and many thought it wouldn’t bother with bed slingers. Now, there’s another surprise: the A1. Maybe we should have all seen it coming given the A1 Mini’s name, but here it is. Instead of a cantilever design, the A1 is similar to many other bed slingers out there such as the Ender 3 and has a two-post gantry for the Z axis. The covered design…