A1 Mini PEI
Best PEI Plate for the Bambu A1 Mini
The plates we score by size do not fit the A1 Mini. Frostbite is 257 mm. Glacier is an Ender and K1 size.
Updated September 2026 · Scored against our FDM printer guide
Lena OrtizWriter
PEI plates and the A1 Mini at a glance
None of these is a Mini-sized PEI plate. The useful buy for PLA on the stock plate is Magigoo.
Magigoo Original
$20 often $15 to $25
The PLA path on the plate the Mini already has. 8.8/10, about $20 (price checked Sep 2026). A thin film holds, and the part lets go as the bed cools.
BIQU CryoGrip Pro Frostbite 257 mm
$35
9.1/10 and about $35 (price checked Sep 2026), sized 257 mm for Bambu A1, P1, and X1 beds. It does not fit an A1 Mini.
BIQU CryoGrip Pro Glacier 235 mm
$32
8.6/10 and about $32 (price checked Sep 2026), 235 mm, for Ender and K1 class beds. It does not fit an A1 Mini.
Magigoo Original
$20 often $15 to $25
Check price on AmazonThe PLA path on the plate the Mini already has. 8.8/10, about $20 (price checked Sep 2026). A thin film holds, and the part lets go as the bed cools.
Magigoo Original is the bed adhesive we recommend first for PLA. A thin film holds the first layer, parts release as the plate cools, and water washes the film off. It costs more per bottle than a glue stick and the Original formula is a PLA adhesive, not a universal fix for nylon or polypropylene.
Who it's for
PLA printers who are tired of glue-stick residue on PEI or glass.
Also great
We do not score a PEI plate in a size we can confirm fits the A1 Mini, so there is no also-great plate.
Best budget pick
There is no cheaper scored PEI plate in a Mini size. Glacier is the Ender-class plate, and it does not fit the Mini.
A1 Mini plate scores compared
Overall is out of 10 from the guides those products already live in. Check Amazon for the live price.
| Product | Role here | Overall | Price | Review | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magigoo Original | Our pick | 8.8 | $20 | Scorecard | Check price on Amazon |
| BIQU CryoGrip Pro Frostbite 257 mm | Skip if | 9.1 | $35 | Scorecard | Check price on Amazon |
| BIQU CryoGrip Pro Glacier 235 mm | Skip if | 8.6 | $32 | Scorecard | Check price on Amazon |
Who should skip these
Skip Frostbite on an A1 Mini
A 257 mm Bambu plate does not fit the Mini. Frostbite is for P1S, X1, and full-size A1 beds.
Skip Glacier on an A1 Mini
The 235 mm Glacier plate is an Ender and K1 size. It does not fit an A1 Mini.
- BIQU CryoGrip Pro Frostbite 257 mm scorecardCheck price on Amazon
- BIQU CryoGrip Pro Glacier 235 mm scorecardCheck price on Amazon
Who it's not for
Owners of a 257 mm Bambu bed. Frostbite is the PEI pick for those printers, on the PEI guide.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the CryoGrip Pro Frostbite fit the A1 Mini?
- No. The 257 mm CryoGrip Pro Frostbite does not fit the A1 Mini.
- What should I use on the A1 Mini bed?
- Wash the stock plate. For PLA, Magigoo Original is 8.8/10 at about $20 (price checked Sep 2026).
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Best 3D Printer Accessories and Upgrades, in Buying Order
The best 3D printer accessories are the ones that fix a real failure: a PLA film, a filament dryer, a PEI build plate that fits the bed, a tool kit, and a hardened nozzle only when the filament is abrasive.
Best Bambu A1 Mini Upgrades (2026)
Buy order for a Mini you already own: adhesive, a one-spool dryer, then tools. The 257 mm plate does not fit.
3D Print Not Sticking to the Bed
Wash the plate before you replace it. For PLA, a thin adhesive film is the next step, not a plate that does not fit.