Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra X
Work area
260 × 260 mm (10.2 × 10.2 in)
A1
Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
F2 · Intermediate
The A1 targets users with some FDM printing experience who want high speeds and advanced features — full automatic calibration, flow rate compensation, input shaping — without the learning curve of open-frame machines. Its accessible price and straightforward operation also make it suitable for newcomers to the Bambu Lab ecosystem, as long as they are not complete beginners.
Data from official source
MACHINE PRICE
429 € ≈ $463
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Work area
256 × 256 mm (10.1 × 10.1 in)
Power
1300 W
Dimensions
39 × 41 × 43 cm (15.2 × 16.1 × 16.9 in)
Weight
8.3 kg (18.3 lb)
Editorial notes will be available once the sheet has been verified by the editorial team.
| Parameter | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Machine dimensions | 39 × 41 × 43 cm (15.2 × 16.1 × 16.9 in) | manufacturer website |
| Weight | 8.3 kg (18.3 lb) | manufacturer website |
| Power supply | 220 V / 50 Hz / 1300 W | manufacturer website |
| Work area | 256 × 256 × 256 mm (10.1 × 10.1 × 10.1 in) | manufacturer website |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | manufacturer website |
| Footprint X×Y (short side) | 256 mm | Compiled by editorial team |
| Build height Z | 256 mm | Compiled by editorial team |
| Kinematics | cartesian | Compiled by editorial team |
| Max nozzle temperature | 300 °C | Compiled by editorial team |
| Max bed temperature | 100 °C | Compiled by editorial team |
| Max print speed | 500 mm/s | Compiled by editorial team |
| Enclosed chamber | False | Compiled by editorial team |
| Filament sensor | True | Compiled by editorial team |
| Auto bed leveling | mesh | Compiled by editorial team |
| Standard nozzle diameter | 0.4 mm | Compiled by editorial team |
| Multi-extruder | False | Compiled by editorial team |
| Native Klipper | False | Compiled by editorial team |
| Input shaper | True | Compiled by editorial team |
| Multicolor printing | True | Compiled by editorial team |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | Compiled by editorial team |
| Max colors | 4 | Compiled by editorial team |
Material compatibilities will be available in a future version.
Software
The A1 works natively with Bambu Studio, Bambu Lab's proprietary slicer available for Windows and macOS, which handles slicing, automatic calibrations, and remote monitoring via the Bambu Handy app. Third-party slicers — including PrusaSlicer, SuperSlicer, and Ultimaker Cura — are supported via standard G-code export, but advanced features such as vibration compensation and active flow control are only available within the Bambu ecosystem.
Reviews from those who use this machine every day will be available in the next version of the platform.
How we verify this sheet
Technical data verified on the manufacturer's official website (recording date shown above). Editorial notes, market positioning and anomaly flags are assisted by the MakerSpecs AI system as a second reader, always validated by the author before publication. Read the full methodology →
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