Bambu Lab A1 Vs A1 Mini - Which 3D Printer Is Right For You?

Which of the Bambu Lab bed slinger 3d printers should you get, the A1 or the A1 mini?

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[trance_trousers]

I was absolutely staggered how good the A1 Mini was when I got my first one in April, after having used various Creality Ender printers previously. The A1 Mini just works, and it works brilliantly, so brilliantly in fact that I decided to get another one. For £169 they're an absolute steal. Owning an A1 Mini means I can now print all the things I sell on my Etsy shop without having to worry about anything - I just press print and walk away! Highly recommended to anyone, whether a beginner or experienced user.

[dosdont]

While I own the A1 Mini, if I were to do it again, I'd buy an A1. Once in a while the bed size limitation of the A1 Mini is annoying, not often but enough that I regret not getting the bigger version.

[danndem]

The A1 is my third 3D printer. I would recommend it to both new users and experienced ones. The reliability of the machine and how well it prints miles ahead of my Ender 3 S1.

[Kid_illithid]

I got my A1 mini in July 2024 and have over 500 hours on it already as of this comment 💪
Just keep up with the monthly maintenance checklist and recalibrate it now and then. It kicks butt.

[pintaridergaming]

For those interested in the A1 Mini, it is currently $200 so a pretty good deal imo.

[knoxieman]

I got both the A1 and the A1 mini (dont see any need for the AMS), I can get an almost injection molded smooth finish with both of them, they are both superb printers, im not going back to my ender 3 machines now they are done, the future is this.

[soniccinos]

To me what stands out on the A1 Mini is actually it's small footprint! Which I really love! Currently I have limited space available in my apartment, so the A1 Mini fits perfectly in my desk!!!

[Leahd_]

My university just got 15 of the A1's and I am now tempted, going to get the A1 mini with the ams. The multicolour printing and how quiet they are without lacking on quality is what has sold me!! I already have an FLSUN SR so for big prints I will just use that.

[tomyocom]

I think the difference with Bambu machines is that you get to use the WHOLE bed. Which is a huge concept coming from prusa, anycubic, creality and such printers. I mean after 100mm from center and I was sweating it and my prints come out great, when they come out. I think this part is very underrated about these machines let alone closest to push and print you can get with something you have to slice first.

[bdmn]

I love my A1 mini. Highly recommend. Mini is not as small as it seems. You can print in parts then join together. Mini is very space saving & portable

[MakerFabio]

You are really good. I wish one day I can make as "smooth to look" and informative videos as you. I just got my A1 with AMS, I love it.

[poppin_freshgaming]

I have a P1S Combo and added a Mini after the price drop a few months ago. Didn't need the bigger build volume or multi color, so basic Mini was just fine. I will say that the little thing is an absolute beast of a machine for the price. When price dropped again for the anniversary sale I just had to pick up another one. I've been surprised as to just how many parts I've been printing fit 180 cubed just fine. With the P1S and the Minis it's likely my Enders will remain turned off unless I need to use their beds to dry filament.

[Krunkle]

My wife got me the P1S for my birthday, and I haven't stopped printing with it, so I had to get myself the mini, just ordered it so super excited to play with it!! :D

[alixcozmo]

I got the A1 mini specifically because I wanted something with a small footprint

[JoshUC]

I believe I will buy the A1 Mini with the AMS and at the end of the year I will buy the A1 and swap the AMS when necessary I am tired of setting up my printers right every month or less when I am going to print something, I believe this is something Bambulab is way ahead of other printers, they want people to be able to print instead of calibrating the 3d printers and changing parts.

[alexstixx]

I'm an experienced 3d printer and I got the mini w/ AMS specifically for multi material prints. I only print small functional parts.

[pedro]

This is probably the best comparison in the internet

[leecohen]

Good video. Thank you. I have the ender 3v2 neo for at least a year now. I'm thinking of upgrading using different types of filaments

[BullFrog]

I just ordered the A1 mini to replace my ender 3 that I have been struggling with for the past 4 years. I wanted something small to sit on my desk. I may get a P1S next year with the AMS if I end up using the A1 mini extensively

[atechcheck]

100% agree with comparison with Apple! I have Mini fully modified BUT still with occasional issues and I really dont have time and will to adjust, fix, do something on it when that happens.... I want it to be ready to print when I need it and to be reliable and not require fiddling around just go print something every now and then.... We are at point where 3d printers are mainstream and we expect them to act like standard 2d printers. WORK xD That A1 mini have everything that User needs and it is build to last and above everything just turn it on, load model and print. Silent, accurate and not wasting time on figuring out why is it doing this and that....