'Quirky design, unbeatable speed and quality': Bambu Lab's 5-star 3D printer for beginners just dropped to an unmissable price in the 4th anniversary sale

Date:
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:23:25 +0000

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The fast and accurate A1 Mini is our Editor's Choice, setting a new bar for entry-level 3D printing.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter If you're new to 3D printing, I've found an incredibly good beginner-friendly budget 3D printer deal - with the Bambu Lab A1 Mini Combo now $309 (was $459) direct from Bambu Lab . It's also on sale in the UK, where the Combo version is down to 239 (was 259) .

This 3D printer scored the full 5 stars in our review, earning an Editor's Choice award for its speed, accuracy, and performance. We praised the 3D printer's robust performance, excellent print quality, accuracy, a quad filament option and a beautifully designed touchscreen interface.

After putting it through its paces, we found this quirkily designed machine delivered "unbeatable speed and quality" for the price. For beginners and experienced hobbyists, we can't fault the A1 Mini. Today's top Bambu Lab 3D printer deal Save $150 Bambu Lab A1 Mini Combo: was $459 now $309 at Bambu
Lab Bambu Lab's A1 Mini is an exceptional little machine that's pitch-perfect for beginners - especially at this price. We called the system "nothing more than groundbreaking when it comes to features and price," that delivered
great performance and speed across the board. A standalone version is also available.

In the UK: now 239 (was 259) View Deal The headline feature of the A1 Mini
is how little it asks of you. Out of the box, the main gantry and print head arrive pre-assembled. And in our 5-star review , we noted that "if you're in the market for a small yet outstanding 3D printer that doesn't compromise on features or flexibility, the A1 Mini is the must-have printer right now."

The 500mm/s maximum print speed is class-leading for an open-frame printer in this price range, backed by 10,000mm/s acceleration and Bambus vibration compensation firmware. In practice, a standard Benchy test print completes in around 44 minutes significantly faster than competing machines. Active flow rate compensation adjusts extrusion in real time to maintain consistent layer adhesion across different filament types, which translates directly to fewer failed prints.

The 180 180 180mm build volume is the A1 minis most obvious constraint, and its worth being clear-eyed about it: this is a printer for models up to roughly seven inches in any dimension. For miniatures, functional desk accessories, phone stands, toys, home dcor, and replacement parts, its perfect. If you regularly need larger prints, the non-Mini Bambu Lab A1 (256 256 256mm) is the natural step up.

Multi-color printing is available via the AMS Lite system, which can hold and feed up to four filament spools. However, if you're happy with single
filament 3D printing, the standalone version is also on sale right now.

For the price, the Bambu Lab A1 Mini Combo bundles everything a first-time buyer needs to get started and have fun. You can also check out more options in our guide to the best 3D printers . Also consider: More Bambu Lab 3D printer deals Save $180 Bambu Lab A1 Combo: was $559 now $379 at Bambu Lab Fast, accurate, beginner- and budget-friendly, the A1 is a larger 3D printer if you need a larger print area than you get from the A1 Mini . It also
scored 5 stars in our review, and thanks to the build quality and advanced tools, we found it struck "a perfect balance, catering to a wide range of users from beginners to professionals."

In the UK: now 299 (was 319)

Read our Bambu Lab A1 review View Deal Save $630 Bambu Lab H2D AMS Combo:
was $2,429 now $1,799 at Bambu Lab The H2D is our top-rated 3D printer - but what's most notable about the printer, besides the superb speed and performance, is that there's a Full Laser Combo model that includes a laser engraver, plotter, and cutter for small businesses and crafting.

In the UK: now 1399 (was 1649)

Read our Bambu Lab H2D review View Deal Save $330 Bambu Lab P1S: was $699
now $369 at Bambu Lab We haven't reviewed the Bambu Lab P1S, but the price
for this enclosed 3D printer is excellent - and it's recently dropped in
price again (just the other day, it was discounted to $399). It offers fast prints on a build area measuring 256 256 256 mm. An AMS 2 Pro Combo for multi-colored printing is also on sale on the same page.

In the UK: now 319 (was 429) View Deal US: Save up to 52% in the 4th anniversary sale at Bambu Lab UK: Save up to 550 in Bambu Lab's anniversary sale



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