Customer Ratings & Reviews

I love my 3 D printer, you can make all kinds of things with this mini printer, like straw topper, keychains and paperclips and pen holder and notepad. storage boxes.

Best Buy had a better price for the printer than on the Bambu Labs website. The printer itself is an epic little thing. I have had it for a month and have had zero flaws so far. I think my money was well spent.

My 6 year old son wanted his own 3d printer. After looking at all the kid friendly options this checked most the boxes. All I do for him is load and unload the filament.

Super good and very smooth I didn’t buy a ams but I want one because their soo good and smooth at printing tpu and petg

Great transaction customer service and fast delivery

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Ultimate Beginner's Dream: Bambu Lab A1 Mini is Pure Magic! I don't usually write reviews, but the Bambu Lab A1 Mini has completely changed the game for me. As a total beginner who was intimidated by 3D printing, I can confidently say this machine is pure magic. It deserves every single one of these five stars—and more! From the moment I unboxed it, the ease of use was astonishing. Setup took maybe 15 minutes, which mostly involved watching it auto-calibrate itself. There was no fiddling with bed leveling, no endless tuning, and absolutely no complex jargon to sift through. It truly is plug-and-play. If you've been hesitant to get into 3D printing because of the steep learning curve, the A1 Mini eliminates it entirely. But the real star of the show is the print quality. I was expecting decent results, but what I got was consistently flawless, breathtakingly detailed prints right out of the box. Layers are virtually invisible, overhangs are handled beautifully, and the speed at which it achieves this quality is unbelievable. It handles everything from quick prototypes to detailed figurines with professional-grade precision. The A1 Mini doesn't just print; it produces works of art. If you want high-quality prints without the headache, stop searching—this is the one you need.

I bought the Bambu Lab A1 Mini at Best Buy and it’s been the perfect entry into 3D printing. Setup was quick, calibration is automatic, and prints come out great without a lot of adjustments. It’s compact, quiet, and fits easily on a desk. Even without multi-color extras, it’s reliable and easy enough that a beginner can get professional-looking results right away. If you’re new to 3D printing, this is the one to start with.

After 2 weeks of printing with the Bambu Lab A1 mini, I can confidently say it punches well above its weight class. Designed for compact spaces but packed with advanced features, the A1 mini is an ideal printer for beginners, hobbyists, and even pros looking for a reliable secondary machine. Pros Excellent Print Quality Right Out of the Box Minimal tuning needed. Auto calibration and flow tuning make the first layers consistently solid. Fast Printing Speeds Default speeds up to 500mm/s rival much larger printers. Despite its size, it's speedy without sacrificing quality. Automated Calibration Fully automated bed leveling, flow rate tuning, and vibration compensation (input shaping). No manual leveling headaches. Multicolor Printing with AMS Lite (optional) The AMS Lite expands your creativity with multicolor prints—rare for printers in this price range. Compact Footprint Fits easily on a desktop without feeling cramped. Great for apartments or tight workspaces. Quiet Operation Whisper-quiet when printing in Silent or Balanced mode. Ideal for shared spaces. Bambu Studio & Cloud Integration Intuitive slicer and remote management. Seamless cloud printing via app/web is a game-changer. Reliable Out-of-the-Box Experience Pre-assembled and well-packed. Up and running within 30 minutes. Cons Proprietary Ecosystem Small Build Volume 180×180×180mm is decent for daily prints, but may be restrictive for larger projects. Cloud Dependency for Some Features Some functionality (like pushing prints from phone) requires cloud access. Not ideal for fully offline workflows. In summary, this is definitely the best printer for entry level. You do not even need to be tech savvy to start printing. The setup is amazingly easy, I would say easier to setup than some ink prints I own in the past. Overall, if you do not need large prints, you can't go wrong with this model, especially at the sale price.

This printer has had multiple issues including bad sensors and stringy prints.

The Bambu Lab A1 Mini is an exceptional 3D printer that excels in user-friendliness and performance. It’s incredibly beginner-friendly, requiring minimal setup and assembly, making it perfect for those new to 3D printing. The printer supports four-color printing with its innovative AMS Lite system, allowing for vibrant and detailed prints. It’s also surprisingly fast, capable of producing high-quality prints at a speed that outpaces many other entry-level printers. The A1 Mini is quiet, reliable, and comes with a robust all-metal frame, ensuring consistent results. Overall, it’s an ideal choice for hobbyists and beginners looking to dive into the world of 3D printing with ease.

This was a Christmas gift for my son. He is having a great time with it. Set up was easy and printing is easy and fun. Its small size should not fool you, this is a printer full of great options.

Easy to set up fast printing clean detailed prints

This little printer packs a punch and does not disappoint! It's fast and so far at this point extremely reliable for me. Setup was a breeze and it was printing within 20 minutes. I've done a variety of model printing, ranging from 28mm to 120mm and so far they have turned out great. The included .4mm nozzle has worked well in a variety of print jobs but if you want small/fine detail then I recommend picking up the .2mm nozzle. I am very happy with this purchase and no complaints!

This printer is definitely designed for the newcomers, easy setup, small footprint, and quick reliable printing. I wish I had gotten the combo.

This thing works great right out of the box. I wanted a small scale printer. If you are looking to get into 3d printing for the price point its does an amazing job.

This was my first printer and I got it specifically because it was low cost and everyone raved about how easy it is to use. I was so new to printing I had a hard time understanding how it prints articulating models joined together already. Setup was extremely easy, first print took about 20 minutes to get going from opening the box. For a new person this was perfect because the Bambu Handy app made it easy to print my first couple objects. Since I was successful it spurred me on to try more. I downloaded the Bambu App on my computer and started making small changes in files to get a feel for it. I am the proud owner of a monogrammed poop chute. Sounds dirty but I promise it will be impressive after you have 3 million little plastic balls everywhere. I bought another with the AMS lite, Elegoo Neptune Max 4, and a Creality K2 Plus. By far Bambu was the easiest to use. The only downside, not a fault of Bambu, is that you will probably outgrow the bed size pretty fast. Now I still use both daily but I had to get something larger to do everything I wanted, the A1 mini is one of the smallest unit out there. If you are on the fence and want something that just works, you're not sure if you will like 3d printing, or you just want something that won't take up a ton of space this is the printer for you, trust me. Also just a suggestion but although the Handy App on you phone is great learn about the files. Work with them in the Bambu app on your computer and try changing settings! It's the only way you grow as a 3d printer. Also I found changing the layer level from .2 to .12 was a great way to make your models really look smooth. The .2 layer is good but the quality you get from thinner layers is well worth the extra time the print takes.

Bought the A1 mini to be our "Travel" printer to bring with to vendor shows. Is great to let people see what a part of what we do for our business. Bambu Labs has knocked it out of the park with this model. My son also has this as his introduction model. It is super easy to set up and use. Combined with the app, you can be set up and printing in less than an hour. I definitely recommend this to people wanting to get into 3d printing and don't want to break the bank. Just be careful though, it will lead to buying more printers!

I love it!! Is the best investment I made! I’m so impressed with the Bambu Lab A1 Mini. Setup was super easy, and the auto-calibration is a huge time-saver. Prints come out clean and detailed, and it’s surprisingly fast for its size. The compact design fits perfectly on my desk, and I love the Wi-Fi control through the app. Highly recommended!

Fantastic little printer. Easy to setup and easy to work with, very impressed by the print quality and even more impressed by how silent it is during printing. If anything I wish the print bed was slightly larger. If you are looking for a well made, capable printer this is for sure one to consider.

Happy with printing quality, easy to follow prompts, easy set up and nicely made app.