Bambu Lab · 2024
Print cost on the Bambu Lab A1
The Bambu Lab A1 is a bedslinger with active flow control, vibration compensation and full AMS Lite multicolor support. Released in 2024, it pairs Bambu's polished software with a 256 mm build volume at a competitive price — a strong all-rounder for hobbyists and small shops.
Specs
- Average power
- 130 W
- Useful life
- 20,000 h
- Build volume
- 256 × 256 × 256 mm
- Best for
- Enthusiasts
Example calculation
For a 50 g part in PLA, 6 h print time and 8% failure rate. Currency follows your selection at the top.
- Filament$1.10
- Energy$0.14
- Amortization$0.15
- Failures (8%)$0.11
- Unit Cost$1.50
- Final Consumer Price (3× / 6% / 2%)$6.53
Filaments that print well on the Bambu Lab A1
Every material the Bambu Lab A1 handles reliably, grouped by what makes it compatible. Click any to open the calculator with that filament selected.
Standard filaments
Everyday materials — the Bambu Lab A1 prints them stock without tuning or hardware mods.
Flexible filaments (direct drive)
Direct-drive extrusion on the Bambu Lab A1 gives flexible materials the control Bowden setups can't.