Is the Bambu Lab A1 the Unbeatable 3D Printer for Beginners?

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00:00 Intro
00:12 Unboxing and Setup
05:48 Let's Start Printing
12:25 Multicolour Printing
21:57 Final Thoughts

[roundabout]

Been 3D printing for awhile now (several years), and I can honestly say buying the A1 printer is the first time where the printer feels like a tool, and not a project. Which is great, even if you're a tinkerer. I love to mod things, but sometimes I just want something that works as advertised, and this printer does that.

[billyriordan]

I would describe it less like a toy and more of an appliance. Coming from an old Ender 3 pro to the A1 series printers made me fall in love with 3d printing again.

[ahadkhannl]

I received my A1 mini yesterday, never touched a 3D printer before. I have already lost count of the number of prints I made, and all prints have been very useful.
Ofcourse I have also never used any other printer. But from a beginner's perspective: I am very, very happy with it.
Before purchasing the printer I asked a local dealer which one I should have. He has all brands and an expert on 3D printing for years. He advised the Bambu Lab in a heartbeat. "It'll be fun, trust me." Man, he wasn't lying.

[kimmifer]

Our boys bought this for my husband for Father's Day. According to him, it's the greatest gift he's ever received. We absolutely love it. Worth every penny. ❤

[larryjacobs]

By far the most informative video. As a 72 yr old beginner, it is most helpful. Thank you so much.

[olski]

As a newbie to 3D printers, I found this review very thorough, clear and honest. It has really helped my understanding of what to look for before purchasing a 3D printer.

[JohnTomlinson-gx]

I am 67 and was an electronics tech but I only worked on hardware not software. So I know nothing about programming, 3d printing. But it looks like fun and would like to try it. Cost is a major factor since I'm on SS and somewhat disabled. I hope the filament is not too costly. I enjoyed your presentation on this machine. If I can afford it I will try it. I found you by accident and I'm glad I watched all of the video.

[hellnun]

As A1 owner, I think this is the best and honest review so far.

[Patrick-mtnc]

I may be beginner and I just bought the same exact printer a week ago ago. It’s been so fantastic so easy to use and I can’t say enough good things about it. Totally worth the money. and this tutorial is next level easy to follow thank you

[ernie]

Amazing review. I bought an A-1 Mini and have watched DOZENS of reviews. Yours was the BEST. I can't believe your channel isn't bigger.

[zackferreira]

This video is just awesome, camera positioning, lighting, editing, the review itself, everything so well done.

[mattdorsey]

The a1 fullsize is my first printer ever. I'm about a month deep into ownership and from others that have had other printers theyve been telling me they love theirs. Im having no regrets.

[BDLeader]

I don't print things very often. I feel a lot of that is because with ny Ender 3-V2, I've never gotten great prints out of it that really showcase what 3D printer can be. I'm a tinkerer and have already modded it, but I'm looking for something that will just work (once i learn the slicer), and you've sold me on this printer. Video was excellent and I am glad you highlighted the good AND bad in a clear and informative manner. Thank you

[someoneelse]

I have been watching printer videos on YouTube for years, and almost hit the trigger on an Ender 3, but waited out the hype a bit and then lost intrest in it when people started having problems with them.
When you peeled off that first coaster, I instantly fell in love again.
I don't want the printer to be a new hobby, I want it to be a tool for all my other hobbys, and Bamboo labs seems to be there with this.
Of course it comes at a price, but the price for buying another printer that doesnt do the job without tinkering and stands unused is maybe higher

[mcargent]

I didn't think I'd ever want to do multi-color printing until watching this video. Awesome color choices and they look amazing.

[NShellhopper]

I want to say that you should keep making videos. So many people mumble through their presentations and speak so that you just can't understand them. Even when you speak quickly, you enunciate. Thus, your communication is effective. Bravo! By the way, the actual content was good.

[mattsymonds]

I've never had or looked at 3D printing very closely, but after watching this video I seriously am thinking of getting one for myself.

[kennethbautista]

Thank you for mentioning that people would need to learn the software. It isn't gate keeping. That has been my barrier to entry and what I have been looking for when researching which printer would be beginner friendly. You are the only creator to have mentioned the software when reviewing how beginner friendly it would be.

[lawrencemanning]

I’ve had an Ender 3 for 5 years and I love it. Upgraded as far as it’ll go. What puts me off this and, say, the K1C, is the proprietary nature of the printer. Also most of these printers have a PCB in the head, and if these boards fail getting replacements sounds like an expensive experience. So, great when they are working, but fixing them and real upgrades (not just prints) sounds a lot more painful than a more traditional (older) printer.

[giorgioconte]

In 2018 I got my first 3D printer, a Creality Ender 3, a glorious workhorse I upgraded in all possible ways. Then I got a Neptune 4 but I was no so happy. Finally I got Bambulab A1. It's on another level. 3D printing made easy. You feel immdiately comfortable in Bambu ecosystem. No tinkering, no worries... just print!!! Excellent build, affordable... I can only recommand it, to newbies but also to experienced. Thank you for you review, really effective and professional.