Help me buy a 3d Printer

[buzz88]

I am thinking of buying a 3d printer. Mostly for hobby stuff, might even open a 3d printing service on the side but that is not the main goal.
Budget is not an issue but I don't want to overspend, so 50-60K limit I think.

Based on a cursory search and youtube, I have finalised Bambu Lab A1 Combo.

https://robu.in/product/bambu-lab-a1-combo-3d-printer

This is for 50K. Robu also has A1 mini combo for 40K.

I am thinking it's just 10k difference, so I'd rather have the bigger model.
Are these the best deals currently in India? Have I missed any newer models launching? Do you guys know any other seller or better deals?

All suggestions and advice are welcome. Thank you.

 

[buzz88]

Anyone?

 

[Heisen]

Get this one - https://robu.in/product/bambu-lab-p1s-3d-printer/

My recommendation is based upon this video, the guy recommends an older version of the above which is P1P model, but at this point just get the P1S. You can not go wrong with this one. Your search ends here.

Now the next thing you should be looking at should I get the P1S with or without the combo. That's upto you. Here is the link to combo one - https://robu.in/product/bambu-lab-p1s-combo-3d-printer/

 

[buzz88]

Get this one - https://robu.in/product/bambu-lab-p1s-3d-printer/

Thanks for the reply. Right now, my only requirement is being beginner friendly and for hobby projects. I would have probably shelled out 60K if it was for combo, but 85k seems a pretty significant jump from A1 combo of 50k. And doesn't make sense to pay 60k for the unit alone compared to a combo at 50k and miss out on multicolour. Looks sleek though. I'll continue watching youtube channels on these for another week, it seems.

 

[Heisen]

Your keywords for search should be "Bambu Lab A1 vs Bambu Lab P1S" don't include the AMS system.

Because they are a separate thing and they almost cost the same.

AMS for A1 Series -https://robu.in/product/bambu-lab-ams-lite-automatic-material-system/ - 32499
AMS for P1S - https://robu.in/product/bambu-lab-ams-automatic-material-system/ - 38999

The P1S AMS has some advantages, but depending upon what filaments are you really going to use, the A1 could be a better choice, because from the money you save, you can buy other stuff like a dedicated filament dryer https://robu.in/product/creality-space-pi-filament-dryer/ which itself costs 10k. Beneficial for improving print quality and shelf life of some type of filaments.

The P1S AMS has enclosure, and have pockets to put desiccants, I think this helps keeping the moisture away from your spools.

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Coming back to the printers
Some people prefer the A1 over P1S, because it has some advantages (perhaps due to simplicity), but other prefer the P1S.

Ignoring all that, I think the P1S with enclosure alone puts it ahead and justify the price, cause our enviornment is dusty, and dust and moving parts don't go together.

Cost of the printers alone.

A1S - https://robu.in/product/bambu-labs-a1-3d-printer/ - 32499
P1S - https://robu.in/product/bambu-lab-p1s-3d-printer/ - 60999

The P1S is double the price.

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I think there are no wrong decisions here, both are solid choice for their money.