Bambu Lab A1 vs Prusa Research CORE One+ kit
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
A1 and CORE One+ kit are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose A1 if price and max print speed matters more; choose CORE One+ kit if enclosed chamber matters more.
| Parameter |
A1
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
|
CORE One+ kit
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 429 € | 1049 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 38.5 × 41 × 43 cm | — |
| Weight (kg) | 8.3 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 250 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 270 mm |
| Power (W) | 1300 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 256 mm | 220 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 256 mm | 270 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | — |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 200 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | True |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | False | False |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | True |
| Max colors | 4 | 5 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | 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. | Prusa firmware based on Marlin, fully open source, with built-in input shaper for faster and cleaner prints. Official slicer: PrusaSlicer (free, optimized profiles), compatible with Cura and Simplify3D. Control via USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi with Prusa Connect (optional). No filament DRM: full freedom to use third-party materials. |
The differences that matter
- Price: A1 429 € vs CORE One+ kit 1049 € — A1 wins (+145%)
- Max print speed: A1 500 mm/s vs CORE One+ kit 200 mm/s — A1 wins (+150%)
- Enclosed chamber: CORE One+ kit yes, A1 no
- Work area: A1 256×256 mm vs CORE One+ kit 250×220 mm — A1 wins (+19%)
- Max colors: A1 4 vs CORE One+ kit 5 — CORE One+ kit wins (+25%)
Which one to choose
Choose CORE One+ kit if…
you value enclosed chamber, max colors and build height z.
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