A1 vs CORE One+
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
A1 and CORE One+ are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose A1 if price matters more; choose CORE One+ if closed chamber matters more.
| Parameter |
A1
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
|
CORE One+
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 429 € | ~1049–1349 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 38.5 × 41 × 43 cm | 41.5 × 44.4 × 55.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 8.3 kg | 22.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 250 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 270 mm |
| Power (W) | 1300 W | 240 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | — |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 256 mm | 220 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 256 mm | 270 mm |
| Kinematics | cartesian | corexy |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | — |
| Closed chamber | False | True |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto 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 |
| Requires external accessory | True | True |
| Maximum 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. | Natively compatible with PrusaSlicer (based on Slic3r, open-source), but it works with any slicer able to generate Marlin-flavored G-code, such as Cura, ideaMaker or Simplify3D. The firmware is a Prusa-modified Marlin 2, fully open: no lock-in to proprietary software or protocols. The user has full control over the machine, but PrusaSlicer is recommended for optimal performance, as it includes exclusive profiles and features like dynamic flow calibration. |
The differences that matter
- Price: A1 429 € vs CORE One+ 1199 € — A1 wins (+179%)
- Closed chamber: CORE One+ yes, A1 no
- Work area: A1 256×256 mm vs CORE One+ 250×220 mm — A1 wins (+19%)
- Maximum colors: A1 4 vs CORE One+ 5 — CORE One+ wins (+25%)
- Max bed temperature: A1 100 °C vs CORE One+ 120 °C — CORE One+ wins (+20%)
Which one to choose
Choose CORE One+ if…
you value closed chamber, maximum colors and max bed temperature.
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