Bambu Lab
A1
$299.99
FLASHFORGE
Based on 105 Reddit mentions
$238.99
Sentiment summary across the product areas Reddit users mention most.
Original Reddit posts and comments behind this analysis.
As someone who owns resin printers, CoreXY, and bedslingers, there is nothing more reliable than the A1/A1 mini. The A1s are mechanically simple. The amount of belts, rails, screws, etc are much lower than on a CoreXY. Less maintenance, more reliability. The only stability concerns with any bedsling
...SpiritualNothing6717 in r/BambuLabA1mini
October 24, 2025 4:13 AM
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I can't be certain, but I'm fairly sure its this one: https://www.printables.com/model/1193462-flashforge-adventurer-5m-ad5m-improved-side-mount If you're wanting to print an enclosure, I'd highly recommend this one over the official Flashforge. It uses the same enclosure kit they sell, but only use
...han5gruber in r/FlashForge
January 7, 2026 10:56 AM
6
Good luck and have fun. I am new to 3d printing as of Christmas 2025. My 1st machine was a adventurer 5m pro. I have been having a blast with it. Very user friendly. Not sure the differences with software etc but I use mainline orca slicer and have been having a blast. Some failed prints but mostly
...ka1913 in r/FlashForge
March 1, 2026 4:57 AM
5
You should only need a new fan. They're fairly easy to find, but make sure the connector has the right number of pins. There's a clip on printables you can use to help hold the front cover on as well. https://www.printables.com/model/1253742-flashforge-adventurer-5m-series-fan-cover-retainer
St0nkMaster in r/FlashForge
March 30, 2026 2:17 PM
4
The loud fan is the heatsink fan, not the 5015 blower parts cooling fan. That fan is a radial 3010. It's also only loud because Flashforge poorly designed the intake grill on the left side of the print head housing, and it causes massive amounts of turbulence. This louvre will fix the sound: https:/
...No_Artichoke_5670 in r/FlashForge
April 8, 2026 11:19 PM
4
Anything Flashforge. I've had 3 of them and yeah they have their drawbacks but the Adventurer 5m (my current one) has been fantastic. As far as ICE are concerned; I'm not scared. Someone somewhere will try to turn this into a political debate but I've done everything the right way, I'm not worried.
...TheGreatHarryBarnett in r/AMA
January 22, 2026 12:58 PM
4
Welcome! Figure Feedback on YouTube has a whole playlist on the AD5M/Pro. Yes, the minimal enclosure is a better way to go. It uses much less material. https://www.printables.com/model/1247920-new-v30-of-top-riser-set-for-flashforge-adventurer This model is another "must have", to hold the front fac
...lllloydo in r/FlashForge
April 16, 2026 11:24 PM
3
Dann kopiere ich mich einfach nur mal eben selbst und liste einfach mal das untere Preissegment auf: Bambulab A1 Mini: für 190€ bekommst du einen sehr zuverlässigen und relativ Wohnzimmer-tauglichen Drucker. Er hat ein recht kleines Druckvolumen von gerade mal 180x180x180. Das könnte hier der größte
...Gesichtsschnitzel in r/3DDruck
February 19, 2026 9:25 PM
3
Das Problem ist als noch Theoretiker dann zu bewerten, wo es sich lohnt hinzuschauen. Diese Diskussion ist müßig, weil hier persönliche Präferenzen extrem große Faktoren darstellen können. Es gibt Nutzer, die sind mit einem Ender 3 absolut glücklich und finden, dass die Dinger ein gutes Preis-Leistu
...suit1337 in r/3DDruck
March 19, 2026 2:42 PM
2
https://www.printables.com/model/1182141-flashforge-adventurer-5m-flip-up-screen-cover-with This is the one I used. Then I found a generic radiation symbol stl and attached it in the slicer. I also made holes for magnets on the yellow plate above the door. It stays in place much more securely that w
...Level1Rat in r/FlashForge
January 24, 2026 5:01 PM
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