Bambu Lab A2L vs Snapmaker Original
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
The two machines do not have the same trade: the A2L is a pure FDM printer with a 330 × 320 × 325 mm volume, the Snapmaker Original is a 3-in-1 that besides printing also does CNC and laser work, but with 125 mm a side. Anyone who only wants 3D printing gets a much larger volume from the A2L at €379.
| Parameter |
Original
Snapmaker
F2 · Intermediate
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| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2017 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 379 € | ~400–850 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 54.4 × 52.9 × 50.5 cm | 27.2 × 33.5 × 28.9 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 12.8 kg | 4.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 330 × 320 mm | 125 × 125 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 325 mm | 125 mm |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 100 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.005 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 320 mm | 125 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 325 mm | 125 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 250 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 80 °C | 80 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 100 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | No | No |
| Filament sensor | Yes | No |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | — |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | No | No |
| Native Klipper | No | No |
| Input shaper | Yes | No |
| Multicolor printing | Yes | No |
| Multicolor requires accessory | Yes | — |
| Max colors | 19 | 1 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The A2L is compatible with Bambu Studio, Bambu Lab's proprietary slicer for Windows and macOS, which provides native access to all machine features including AMS multi-color management. Third-party slicers that export standard G-code — such as PrusaSlicer and OrcaSlicer — are supported, though some advanced features may not be available outside Bambu Studio. Connectivity is via Wi-Fi; basic printing functions do not require a cloud account. | Natively compatible with Snapmaker Luban, the proprietary software specifically designed to manage the machine's three different functions within a single environment. The printer is based on standard Marlin firmware and supports G-code formats, allowing the use of third-party slicers like Cura or Simplify3D for 3D printing. For CNC and laser operations, it is possible to use external programs such as Autodesk Fusion 360, LaserGRBL, or LightBurn, exporting compatible toolpaths via the interface or USB port. |
The differences that matter
- Trade: FDM printing only against printing, CNC and laser → anyone who wants to mill or engrave cannot do it on the A2L.
- Build volume: 330 × 320 × 325 mm against 125 × 125 × 125 mm → on the Snapmaker a part wider than 12 cm has to be split.
- Colors: up to 19 with the AMS against one only → on the Snapmaker every object is a single color.
- Price: €379 against about €400-850 → for printing alone the A2L costs less; for all three processes the Snapmaker gathers them in one machine.
Which one to choose
Choose A2L if…
You print large parts in FDM, up to 330 × 320 × 325 mm, and want multicolor up to 19 colors with the AMS, a declared value. The trade-off: it only prints, with no CNC or laser, an open frame and a bed up to 80 °C.
Choose Original if…
You want a single machine to try 3D printing, CNC milling and laser engraving, all handled by Snapmaker Luban, with the option of LightBurn or LaserGRBL for the laser. The trade-off: a 125 × 125 × 125 mm print volume, a single color, a nozzle up to 250 °C and a 2017 design; the listed price runs from about €400 to €850.
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Filaments for these printers
The most chosen spools among the materials both printers can print according to their specifications.
- ELEGOO PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- Bambu Lab PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- SUNLU PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- SUNLU PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- OVERTURE PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)High speed1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
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