Year with the A1

Bambu A1 review after one year of real-world use. In this video, I break down what it’s actually like owning the Bambu A1 3D printer long-term — the good, the bad, and whether I’d still recommend it in 2026. After a full year using the Bambu Lab A1 for client work, YouTube projects, and selling 3D-printable products, this is my honest take on reliability, print quality, maintenance, noise, software, and day-to-day workflow. If you’re considering the Bambu A1 3D printer, upgrading from an older machine, or wondering if the hype still holds up after a year, this video should help you decide. If you’ve got questions about the Bambu A1 review, drop them in the comments — I reply to as many as I can. 👍 Like, subscribe, and share if this helped — it really supports the channel. 👉 Check out my full filmmaking & photography gear list here: https://www.giantkillerstudios.co.uk/blog/-mytools 🛠 Used for: product prototypes, studio tools, mask prints, and client deliverables 📦 Prints include: PLA, PETG, multi-colour jobs, and functional parts 🎥 Perspective: filmmaker and designer using the A1 daily, not a reseller 👉 Check out my full 3d Printing & Camera gear list here: https://www.giantkillerstudios.co.uk/blog/-mytools MAKER STUFF: Bambu A1 Printer: https://amzn.to/418Yhi2 AIR PURIFIER: https://amzn.to/4g3xd88 Deburring Tool Kit: https://amzn.to/3ZXwvE4 Caliper:https://amzn.to/3ZZqlDO Model Clippers: https://amzn.to/3Dijr3w PLA Filament I use: Elegoo: https://amzn.to/42p8HZS DEEPLEE PLA Filament: https://amzn.to/3RGOc61 Compact poop bucket: https://makerworld.com/en/models/451897#profileId-416433 Timelapse Module: https://makerworld.com/en/models/658176#profileId-585272 Army of Darkness Limited print by Tom Whalen. Here's the link to his website https://www.strongstuffshop.net/ FILMMAKING STUFF: Grab Adobe After Effects & Premiere Pro Here: https://adobe.prf.hn/click/camref:1011luem3 Main Camera: https://amzn.to/3pulabW My main Gimbal: https://amzn.to/3Cdqbgv My action Cam: https://amzn.to/3c2fB1g Anamorphic Lens: https://amzn.to/3Cwy7fa ALL OF MY FILMMAKING GEAR: [https://kit.co/Giantkiller] Grab My FREE LUTs Here: https://www.giantkillerstudios.co.uk/links Grab my Stack Pack Here: https://www.giantkillerstudios.co.uk/store/p/giantkiller-stack-pack 📹 VIDEO ASSETS & TEMPLATES: Envato Elements: ►► https://1.envato.market/giantkiller Disclosures: All opinions are my own. Sponsors are acknowledged. Some links in the description are affiliate links that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a commission at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases. #bambulab #3dprinting