Customers enjoy the A1 mini 3D printer because it is easy to use, performs well, and produces great print quality. The printer requires minimal setup, is a perfect size, and operates quietly. However, some customers have noted that the build volume is limited, and a few have experienced issues with the extruder.
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Pros mentioned:
Print quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing quality prints
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I love this printer! I use it for very small piecea and que quality is amazing!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Solid
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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Fun and great starter 3D printer. Lots of reviews on YouTube and easy to find ways to troubleshoot printer.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good printer!
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What a great printer! The in app integration is marvelous, truly has been an amazing experience
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Carter133
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Great product works perfect everytime, very detailed items
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Game changer!
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The best purchase I’ve done in years! Looking forward to printing so many things.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
3D printer
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It great my daughter loves it so much. Entertaining
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A1 Mini
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Great product. Easy to set up & easy to use. reasonable price.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
3 D Print Shop
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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.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Prettty good for a beginner
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Was overall a good beginner product now I have a different p1s 100% recommended for a beginner
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
w printer
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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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.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect starter printer
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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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.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Ts good printer
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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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
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Printer
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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Great transaction customer service and fast delivery
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance, Print quality, Setup
Cons mentioned:
Build volume
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for entry level and only need small prints
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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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.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Overall performance, Print quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Starter 3D Printer
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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.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Poor Quality Prints
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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This printer has had multiple issues including bad sensors and stringy prints.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Print quality, Setup
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for beginners and general use
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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Nice and easy for beginners! Quiet and compact. If you’re looking for small to medium designs, this is the best one to get. All instructions are provided, and it’s easy to setup.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Overall performance, Print quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
My first 3d printer. Made the right choice!
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I've waited some time to purchase a 3d printer, with many friends having different models. I made the right choice going with the Bambu Mini (I have friends with other Bambus, Enders, etc.). The thing that sold me on Bambu is the ease of setup and use. I didn't have to mess with bed leveling (after watching friends struggle with other brands and printing lots of spaghetti). I ran through the setup which was super easy and took less than 20 mins I think and was up and printing. My first prints were perfect! One of my friends (he uses an Ender), said he thought I was getting lucky with some prints and not to get mad when it messed up. Well, so far it hasn't messed up and I think he's reconsidering his choice in printers. I'd also maybe opt for the AMS for multi spools/colors. I didn't think I'd care about other colors but once you see the huge variety of things you can print, it's something to consider. I purchased mostly for printing enclosures for electronics projects but there is so much cool stuff you can print! It's amazing to stand there and watch your parts just come alive from a spool of plastic filament. It's a game changer. If you haven't had one, get one. If you have one and have issues/fight with setting it up, get a Bambu Lab printer... you won't regret it. Thanks Bambu! You will help me take my maker skills to the next level!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Setup, Size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great machine, but kept getting "y axis" errors
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
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Bought for my 10 year old during the holiday at the sale price of $199.
While the unit was easy to setup and use, and the app is very intiuitive, the machine kept giving a "y belt" error.
We had lots of success printing and using the machine, but with the constant error messages support recommended replacing the y belt. I ended up returning and upgrading to the A1 which to me seems quieter, and without any issues as well as the larger build plate.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Overall performance, Print quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Expectations
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This 3D printer has exceeded my expectations. Setup was straightforward, and within a short time I was printing clean, detailed models with consistent results. The print quality is impressive, with smooth layers and strong finished pieces.
It’s user-friendly enough for beginners but still powerful enough for more advanced projects. The printer runs reliably, handles filament well, and the bed adhesion has been excellent. I’ve used it for everything from small detailed prints to functional parts, and it performs great every time.
Overall, this is a solid, dependable 3D printer and a great value for the price. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to get into 3D printing or upgrade their current setup