Bambu Lab A1 mini vs Sovol SV06 ACE
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Oct 27, 2026
As of Oct 27, 2026, the Bambu Lab A1 mini costs $219 and the Sovol SV06 ACE costs $239, so the Bambu Lab A1 mini is $20 cheaper. Pick the Bambu Lab A1 mini for first time buyers printing small PLA parts. Pick the Sovol SV06 ACE for tinkerers who want speed on a budget.
- Build volume
- 180 x 180 x 180 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 500 mm/s toolhead
- Multicolor
- Up to 4 colors with
- Enclosure
- No
The A1 mini is the cheapest way into a Bambu printer at $219, and it calibrates itself before every print. It fits beginners, kids and desk setups that print small PLA or PETG parts. Skip it if you need big prints or want to print ABS or ASA, since it has a 180 mm cube and no enclosure.
Full Bambu Lab A1 mini review →- Build volume
- 220 x 220 x 250 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 600 mm/s
- Multicolor
- No
- Enclosure
- No
The SV06 ACE is a fast, low cost open printer that runs Klipper and includes a camera. It suits tinkerers who print mostly PLA and PETG and like to tune settings. Skip it if you want multi color, enclosed ABS printing or a quiet machine.
Full Sovol SV06 ACE review →Side by side
| Bambu Lab A1 mini | Sovol SV06 ACE | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $219 | $239 |
| 3 year cost | $219 | $239 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | Not scored yet |
| Rank in 3D printers | #7 | #8 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 2 years (Bambu Lab US store product page) | n/a |
| Build volume | 180 x 180 x 180 mm | 220 x 220 x 250 mm |
| Print speed | Up to 500 mm/s toolhead speed, 10,000 mm/s2 acceleration (Bambu Lab) | Up to 600 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s² acceleration; Sovol FAQ says 250 to 300 mm/s in real prints |
| Multi color | Up to 4 colors with the AMS lite (Combo version); AMS, AMS 2 Pro or AMS HT need the AMS HUB accessory | No, single color |
| Enclosure | No, open frame | No, open frame |
| Auto leveling | Yes, full auto calibration of Z offset, bed level, vibration and nozzle pressure before each print | Yes, fully automatic with pressure sensor |
| Max nozzle temp | 300 C | 300 °C, all metal hot end |
| Heated bed | Yes, up to 80 C | Yes, up to 100 °C, textured PEI plate |
| Filament types | Ideal: PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA. Not recommended: ABS, ASA, PC, PA, PET, carbon or glass fiber filled | PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA; ABS with an enclosure |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bambu Bus, microSD card; app and PC control | Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz), LAN, USB |
| Camera | Yes, low frame rate camera up to 1080p with timelapse | Yes, for monitoring and time lapse |
| Noise | As low as 49 dB (Bambu Lab claim) | n/a |
| Assembly | Ships pre assembled; about 20 minutes to the first print (Bambu Lab) | Partly assembled; about 15 minutes per Sovol, under 30 per Tom's Hardware |
| Weight | 5.5 kg net; 347 x 315 x 365 mm | 9 kg (Tom's Hardware) |
| Best for | first time buyers printing small PLA parts | tinkerers who want speed on a budget |
| Skip if | you need large prints or ABS and ASA | you want multi color or quiet printing |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
Bambu Lab A1 mini
- Tom's Hardware: Called it fast, quiet and easy to use. A speed Benchy took 19 min 15 s on a fast profile. A four color fire truck print took 22 h 25 min versus 4 h 19 min in one color, with 115 g of purge waste after tuning. Source
- All3DP: Found it consistent and reliable with clean multicolor prints. Complaints were a rattling purge wiper, no carry handle, a laggy touchscreen at times and no flexible filament support in the AMS lite. Source
Sovol SV06 ACE
- Tom's Hardware: Editor's Choice. A Benchy printed in 13 min 8 s with no ringing or layer shifts. TPU was fair with significant stringing, and the cooling fan whines. Source
- 3D Tech Valley: Real world speed was about 200 to 300 mm/s. It was loud at full speed and some units shipped with dry bearings. Recommended for PLA and PETG tinkerers, not for plug and play users. Source
Pros and cons
Bambu Lab A1 mini
Pros
- Low $219 entry price
- Full auto calibration with no manual tuning
- Optional AMS lite for 4 color prints
- Quiet, rated as low as 49 dB
- Ships pre assembled
Cons
- Small 180 x 180 x 180 mm build volume
- No enclosure, so not for ABS, ASA or PC
- AMS lite takes desk space and purges filament on color changes
- Bed tops out at 80 C
Sovol SV06 ACE
Pros
- Low price with a built in camera
- Klipper firmware with web access
- Fast Benchy of about 13 minutes in Tom's Hardware testing
- Auto leveling and direct drive
Cons
- Open frame, poor fit for ABS
- Loud cooling fan at speed
- TPU strings at higher speed
- No upgrade path from the original SV06
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Bambu Lab A1 mini or the Sovol SV06 ACE?
Pick the Bambu Lab A1 mini for first time buyers printing small PLA parts. Pick the Sovol SV06 ACE for tinkerers who want speed on a budget.
Which is cheaper?
The Bambu Lab A1 mini at $219, versus $239 for the Sovol SV06 ACE, checked Oct 27, 2026.
What is the difference between the A1 mini and the SV06 ACE?
Build volume: 180 x 180 x 180 mm on the A1 mini, 220 x 220 x 250 mm on the SV06 ACE. Print speed: Up to 500 mm/s toolhead speed, 10,000 mm/s2 acceleration (Bambu Lab) on the A1 mini, Up to 600 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s² acceleration; Sovol FAQ says 250 to 300 mm/s in real prints on the SV06 ACE. Multi color: Up to 4 colors with the AMS lite (Combo version); AMS, AMS 2 Pro or AMS HT need the AMS… on the A1 mini, No, single color on the SV06 ACE.
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