Bambu Lab A1 Mini

Excellent-quality prints at low cost ; Fast standard print speed ; Quick assembly ; Optional four-color print capability via reasonably priced accessory

Small print bed ; Cramped touch-screen control panel ; Printing with multiple colors results in filament waste

The Bambu Lab A1 mini is a top-notch 3D printer for beginners or hobbyists seeking an affordable option. It's easy to get going, fast, capable of four-color printing, and makes great-looking prints.

Multicolor print capability ; Bambu Studio software ; On-board camera

Small ; Exotic filaments not recommended

Bambu Lab's A1 mini (yes, stylized lowercase) is intended to be a smaller, somewhat stripped-down version of their larger models. The print volume is indeed smaller than average, but in practice, we found it included pretty much every bell and whistle...