Bambu Lab A1 Mini - XXL Tech Review

Bambu Lab released a new 3D printer! It's the A1 mini and it comes with a new but stripped down multi-color / multi-material system - the AMS lite!
It promises advanced High-Tech fast printing at a low entry level beginner price, high speed and high quality printing.
Ease of use for everyone at a low price. But there are limits - you can't get a Jack of all trades for that price tag. The tech check and review will show.
We test the technology and performance of the printer and have a closer look what this is all about.
Might this even be one of the fastest Bed Slingers? Probably it's one of the most advanced printers!

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Your Menu
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00:00 Intro
03:11 Package and Setup
06:48 Tech Check
07:37 Motion System
08:35 Active Motor Noise cancelling
09:57 Electronics/Display/Camera
11:26 Display / User Interface
12:03 Sponsor Surfshark
13:09 Print Bed
14:49 Toolhead / Automated Flow Calibration
16:05 Filament Tangle Detection
17:45 Automated Material System / AMS lite
20:28 Multi-Color / PLA Printing
22:17 Speed/Acceleration and Advertising tested
25:58 PETG Printing
26:30 TPU Printing
27:12 ABS Printing
27:24 Conclusion/Verdict

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[printing]

Do you feel the A1 Mini would be a printer for you or which one is YOUR next printer?

[realgoose]

I appreciated your review. You are the first I have seen that has tested Bambu’s claims vs just tell us the claimed performance. You also opened the printer up and told us about what makes it tick. No one has mentioned the thin build plate. I’m wondering how that will age and if it can be easily replaced by an inexperienced user. I’m invested in the Bambu X1-Carbon and want Bambu to continue being successful. A simple decision like the build plate may have large impacts on how much the community trusts them.

[BeefIngot]

Ive always wondered how valid a test the torture toaster really was.

I feel like it might just reward printers that under extrude slightly, though I have never tested.

[mazevx]

As someone who got in touch with printing almost 10 years ago, I always disliked the involvement for beginning to print something nice. tpThis will be my first printer. I hate needing to be an expert to even begin with something. This printer allows you to actually have a learning curve that starts at beginner level. And I love the finished look of the A1 mini, other printers often look like someone didn't finish their product and still wants lots of money for it while still forcing the customer to mess around with unfinished software. Not acceptable in 2024

[jamess]

This lil printer made me ditch my old Ender 3. I use to love modifying and tinkering, now I just want to design and print

[F_KNT_D]

Nice that you show all the print head parts like that. Haven’t seen another reviewer doing that

[battalion]

Love the clear case version shown in some of the footage, Bambu should release a version like this

[Fluffywings]

Best A1 printer review yet. Keep up the great work!

[lausi]

I absolutely love that video!!! Even though i am not a bed slinger fan, in my opinion the new bambu app is ground breaking and such a big convenient feature! Thanks for your effort. Best review in my opinion about this printer

[sasca]

7:50 The RatRig V-Minion is also a cantilever style 3D printer that uses an MGN15 rail on Z. It also uses one on Y :)

[nickjeffrey]

£209 Bambu just killed all competitors 😂😂😂😂

[nunovicente]

Great video man!
One interesting thing about the printer, the X axis belt is not a regular GT2 belts, it has 1.5mm pitch

[pauld]

I have the P1S and it's great but, I've just bought the A1 Mini for my grandchildren. They are 6 and 7 years old but feel that they will be able with help, use this and produce fun things!

[Jstthts]

I think this was my favorite review from you so far. Bambulab has been an interesting company to watch, it's certainly been talked about quite a lot over the last year. It is a little concerning to me that they continue to misrepresent the specifications of their products. (Advertising 500mms, 80c build plate, etc.) When those specifications are obviously elaborations from the speeds most users will choose.

These misrepresentations are forgiven because the products are still so good, but how long will that be true for? We will see! For now, I'm excited to see the wave of innovations in 3D printing that Klipper started.

[danielpm]

Thanks for being really comprehensive!

[omergamer.]

Noise issues aside, Im intrigued by the A1 minis potential for multi-color prints.

[ChrumkavySuchar]

Looking forward for x-max 3 and k1 max printers review. Cannot decide which one to purchase. Very nice review of the A1, A1 seems like a perfect starting printer. ( cheaper and better then prusa mini )

[realblueswan]

i remember swaping a nozzle from a prusa slicer, it was the worst experience ive ever had with a 3d printer.... really scared me away but now im kinda interested with picking up the hobby again

[thespectator]

As a bambu Lab x1c ownder i think im going to buy this too. My printer needs a little brother hehe :)

[naidta]

I was waiting for your review 🎉🎉🎉🎉 awesome as always!!