Bambu Lab A1 vs Creality Ender 5 S1
Full 2026 comparison: side-by-side specs and data-driven verdict.
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| Specifications | Bambu Lab A1 €399 | Creality Ender 5 S1 €559 |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | ||
| Build volume | 256³ mm 🏆 | 220×220×280 mm |
| Weight | 8.3 kg | 12.6 kg |
| Speed | ||
| Max speed | 500 mm/s 🏆 | 250 mm/s |
| Max acceleration | 10,000 mm/s² 🏆 | 5,000 mm/s² |
| Hot-end | ||
| Max nozzle temp | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Nozzle material | stainless steel | brass |
| Drive type | direct | direct |
| Flow rate | 28 mm³/s 🏆 | — |
| Bed | ||
| Max bed temp | 100 °C | 110 °C 🏆 |
| Bed material | PEI plate | PC spring steel |
| Auto-leveling | load cell + auto mesh | CR Touch |
| Enclosed | No | No |
| Heated chamber | No | No |
| Multimaterial | ||
| AMS compatible | Yes 🏆 | No |
| AMS type | lite | — |
| AMS slots | 4 🏆 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | Yes | No |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| Camera | Yes (1080p) | — |
| Calibration | ||
| Vibration compensation | Yes | No |
| Flow calibration | Yes | No |
| Input shaping | Yes | No |
| Pressure advance | Yes | No |
| Software | ||
| Official slicer | Bambu Studio | Creality Print |
| OrcaSlicer | Yes | Yes |
| Noise | ||
| Noise | 48 dB 🏆 | — |
| Power | 1300 W | 350 W 🏆 |
Verdict
- If speed matters most, the Bambu Lab A1 wins (500 mm/s vs 250 mm/s).
- On price, Bambu Lab A1 is cheaper.
Frequently asked
- Which has better value: Bambu Lab A1 or Creality Ender 5 S1?
- See the full spec table for the best decision based on your use case.
- Which has the larger build volume?
- Bambu Lab A1 with 256³ mm.