Bambu Lab A1 vs Prusa MK4
Two popular machines side by side on volume, enclosure, speed, material range and price — and which one to buy for your case.
| Spec | Bambu Lab A1 | Prusa MK4 |
|---|---|---|
| Build volume | 256 × 256 × 256 mm | 250 × 210 × 220 mm |
| Volume | 16777 L | 11550 L |
| Enclosure | No | No |
| Extruder | Direct drive | Direct drive |
| Hardened nozzle | No | No |
| Bed levelling | auto | auto |
| Usable speed | ~500 mm/s | ~200 mm/s |
| Release year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Approx. price | $340 | $800 |
| Materials it prints well | 7 | 7 |
Quick verdict
- Bigger prints: Bambu Lab A1
- Faster: Bambu Lab A1
- Cheaper: Bambu Lab A1
- Wider material range: A tie. (7 vs 7 materials without modification)
The Bambu Lab A1 in short
The full-size A1: fast, quiet, and almost plug-and-play. Open frame, so ABS/ASA are not advised.
The Prusa MK4 in short
Nextruder, load-cell leveling, and input shaping. Faster and easier than the MK3S+.