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Bambu Lab A1 Combo Review
Marcus HaleWriter
The full-size open Bambu, with multi-color already in the box
About $359 (price checked Sep 2026)Combo with AMS Lite, typical $399
Our verdict
The full-size open Bambu, with multi-color already in the box. The A1 Combo is the 256 mm bed-slinger plus AMS Lite, not the Mini and not an enclosed CoreXY. It keeps the A1 Mini's full-auto calibration and quiet manners, with a much larger open bed. It still loses to the P1S on enclosure, rigidity, and materials that want a closed chamber. Buy it when bench space allows and you want multi-color on an open bed. Overall 9.0/10.
CNET's current buy for the A1 Combo is on the expert buying guide.
Who should buy the Bambu Lab A1 Combo
People who have outgrown the A1 Mini's 180 mm cube and want AMS Lite included.
- + 256 mm class bed versus the Mini's 180 mm
- + AMS Lite included in the Combo
- + Same auto-calibration ease as the Mini
Who should skip it
- Open frame, so it is not a P1S substitute for ABS or drafts
- Larger footprint than the Mini
Pros and cons of this printer against the other cheap picks are in the cheapest 3D printer buying guide.
Bambu Lab A1 Combo vs Bambu Lab P1S
The Bambu Lab A1 Combo scores 9.0/10 at about $359 (price checked Sep 2026). The Bambu Lab P1S scores 9.3/10 at about $349 (price checked Sep 2026). The enclosed speed machine most buyers should start with.
Specs
- Build volume
- 256 × 256 × 256 mm
- Style
- Open bed slinger
- Multi-color
- AMS Lite included
- Calibration
- Full auto
Bambu Lab A1 Combo FAQ
- Who should buy the Bambu Lab A1 Combo?
- People who have outgrown the A1 Mini's 180 mm cube and want AMS Lite included.
- What score did the Bambu Lab A1 Combo get?
- Overall 9.0/10. That score blends print quality, durability, value, ease of use, and compatibility.
- How much does the Bambu Lab A1 Combo cost?
- About $359 (price checked Sep 2026). Prices change often, so check the live price on Amazon.