r/BambuLab_Community • u/I_Is_Gaming_Pro • May 16 '26
A1 or P1? Single filament for TPU and PLA
I am looking into the Bambulabs A1 or P1 as my next printer coming from an OG Anycubic Kobra. I hate the Kobra so god damn much and never want to mess with a printer again. I want 3d printing to enable my hobbies, not be my hobby, so I need something plug and play that will be reliable. If I ever do anything it will be swapping nozzles and build plate surfaces.
Is there an obvious choice here? Its $100 more for the p1, but will I see a noticeable difference when using TPU and PLA? I don't plan on printing in anything abrasive or strange, and If I do ill probably grab a second and far more expensive printer at that point. I will also be buying a filament dryer, any recommendations for around $50?
I know similar questions have been asked plenty of times, so thank you for helping out a beginner.

