Rank #2 in Best 3D Printers for Beginners 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Numbers That Don't Add Up
Bambu Lab A1 Combo with AMS lite + LED Lamp Kit
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Bambu Lab A1 Combo + LED Lamp Kit is the number two pick in this guide to 3D printers for beginners. It is listed at £345.00 with a rating of 4.1 out of 5 from 228 ratings. The listing leads on multi-colour printing through AMS lite, which it says the Combo includes, and on an acceleration figure of 10,000 mm/s² — one of the few hard numbers on the page that nothing else on the page argues with.
The ratings are where the listing stops agreeing with itself. The badge reads 4.1 from 228 ratings, but the star bars shown underneath add up to 100: 72 five-star, 5 four-star, 6 three-star, 3 two-star and 14 one-star. That makes the one-star share 14 in every 100 of the ratings actually broken down, and leaves 128 ratings with no breakdown shown at all. Everything on this page is taken from the Amazon listing for this product; we have not tested it.
How those 228 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.1 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £345.00 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.1 out of 5, from 228 ratings |
| Star bars in the listing | 14 one-star, 3 two-star, 6 three-star, 5 four-star, 72 five-star — 100 ratings in total |
| Claimed acceleration | 10,000 mm/s² |
| Multi-colour system | AMS lite, included with the Combo |
| Product dimensions (as listed) | 58.45 x 53.49 x 42.6 cm; 12.93 kg |
| Item model number (as listed) | PF002-A+SA005-EU |
| Best Sellers Rank (as listed) | 2 in 3D Printers |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“I had an old 3D printer, but leveling the bed was a nightmare. So, I decided to take the plunge and buy one of these. Assembly is fairly easy, apart from the plugs underneath. It may just be me, but I fought for hours with them. Eventually it all clicked into place. The bed leveling is an absolute joy, and the filament feed is a doddle. I printed a benchy, to try it out, and that was perfect. I still have a lot to learn, but the printer is straightforward to use and an absolute joy. I will add to this as I become more experienced...UPDATE: I have now printed: a balloon dog, a vase, a newfypoo (dog), and they all turned out perfectly.”
Verified purchase“Exactly as described”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best 3D Printers for Beginners 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Numbers That Don't Add Up.
Questions people ask
How much does the Bambu Lab A1 Combo cost?
The listing price is £345.00.
What rating does the Bambu Lab A1 Combo have?
4.1 out of 5, from 228 ratings, as shown on the listing.
Do the star bars add up to 228 ratings?
No. The bars shown add up to 100 ratings: 72 five-star, 5 four-star, 6 three-star, 3 two-star and 14 one-star. The other 128 ratings are not broken down.
How fast does the Bambu Lab A1 Combo accelerate?
The listing quotes an acceleration of 10,000 mm/s².
Can the Bambu Lab A1 Combo print in more than one colour?
The listing says multi-colour printing comes from AMS lite, and that the Combo includes it.
What comes with the Bambu Lab A1 Combo?
The listing describes an A1 Combo with AMS lite plus an LED Lamp Kit for printing illuminated models.
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