CNET's Favorite 3D Printer, the Bambu Lab A1 Combo Is $280 Off Amazon, but Not for Long - CNET

CNET’s Favorite 3D Printer, the Bambu Lab A1 Combo Is $280 Off Amazon, but Not for Long

The feeling of bringing your ideas to life? Unmatched. Imagine creating your own jewelry sets, custom accessories, home decor pieces...

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The feeling of bringing your ideas to life? Unmatched. Imagine creating your own jewelry sets, custom accessories, home decor pieces or even phone cases. 3D printing makes all of that doable, and right now, it don’t cost an arm and a leg.

Currently, the Bambu Lab A1 combo — which includes our favorite printer, the A1, and AMS Lite filament syste for multi-color printing — is down to $575 on Amazon. That’s 33% off a solid setup but the discount might not be around for long.

The A1 printer offers impressive speed with 10,000 mm/s² acceleration while maintaining excellent accuracy. Full-auto calibration automatically handles bed-leveling, Z-offsets, and more — no need for continuous monitoring or manual adjustments. Pair this with AMS Lite, and you won’t be stuck printing in just one color (no fun in that). It lets you load up to four colors and paint your model digitally.

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Our 3D printing expert, James Bricknell, reviewed the Bambu Lab A1 Combo and was quite impressed with both its print quality and ease of use. He highlighted the easy setup process and appreciated the ability to monitor prints through the Bambu Handy app — naming it the best 3D printer available right now.

The Bambu Lab A1 also earned CNET’s Editors’ Choice Award 2024, scoring a 9.2/10, which says a lot in a market full of options. Note that while the A1 printer and AMS Lite can be purchased separately, going that route will cost more compared to this already discounted combo.

Why this deal matters

3D printing is fun, but it can be expensive, especially if you’re looking for a machine that’s easy to use, fast and doesn’t compromise on accuracy. This deal lets you save $280 on an excellent pair that combines fast printing with several smart features. Just note that the deal is a limited-time one, so be sure to grab it quickly.