Bambu A2L large-format 3D printer supports up to 19 filaments and doubles as plotter

Bambu Lab is expanding its lineup of 3D printers with the A2L, an open-frame 3D printer designed to stand out with its large build volume of 330 × 320 × 325 mm (12.99 × 12.60 × 12.80 in). By comparison, the Bambu Lab X2D – which we recently reviewed – adopts a closed design and offers a build volume of 256 × 256 × 260 mm (10.08 × 10.08 × 10.24 in). While the difference may not seem dramatic at first glance, the A2L actually provides a whopping 105% more print volume than the X2D, thanks to the square-cube law. Bambu Lab is also positioning the A2L as a tool for cosplayers who want to create their own clothing or gear. In practice, the large build volume should allow you to produce larger objects in a single piece. The A2L can also help significantly boost productivity by letting you print more individual items on a single plate instead of having to repeatedly clear the bed between runs.

Bambu Lab describes the A2L as essentially an H2S Lite, suggesting that it delivers powerful features at an affordable price. It is equipped with a special PMSM servo motor, adaptive vibration compensation, built-in dampers, and a mounting point for expansion modules. The company also claims print quality on par with a CoreXY 3D printer. A blade-cutting kit is also available, allowing the A2L to transform into a drawing plotter and cutter for various materials. With external dimensions of 544 × 529 × 505 mm (21.42 × 20.83 × 19.88 in), it supports up to four AMS units and one AMS Lite, enabling printing with up to 19 filaments in different colors or materials. The print bed can be heated up to 80°C (176°F), and the hot end up to 300°C (572°F). The Bambu Lab A2L Combo with an AMS Lite is priced at $569 / €489, while the standalone unit comes in at $469 / €379.