Bambu Lab A1 vs Sovol SV06 ACE
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Oct 27, 2026
As of Oct 27, 2026, the Bambu Lab A1 costs $299 and the Sovol SV06 ACE costs $239, so the Sovol SV06 ACE is $60 cheaper. Pick the Bambu Lab A1 for beginners who want full size multi color prints. Pick the Sovol SV06 ACE for tinkerers who want speed on a budget.
- Build volume
- 256 x 256 x 256 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 500 mm/s toolhead
- Multicolor
- Up to 4 colors with one
- Enclosure
- No
The A1 gives you a full 256 mm build volume and hands off calibration for $299, or $399 with the AMS lite for 4 color prints. It suits beginners and hobbyists who print PLA and PETG and want bigger parts than the A1 mini allows. Skip it if you want ABS or ASA parts often, because it has no enclosure.
Full Bambu Lab A1 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 | Sovol SV06 ACE | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299 | $239 |
| 3 year cost | $299 | $239 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | Not scored yet |
| Rank in 3D printers | #9 | #8 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 2 years (Bambu Lab US store product page) | n/a |
| Build volume | 256 x 256 x 256 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 one AMS lite (Combo version); AMS units need the AMS HUB accessory | No, single color |
| Enclosure | No, open frame; Bambu Lab does not recommend enclosing it | 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 100 C | Yes, up to 100 °C, textured PEI plate |
| Filament types | Ideal: PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA. ABS, ASA, PC, PA and fiber filled types only for small, low infill parts | PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA; ABS with an enclosure |
| Connectivity | Bambu cloud service or LAN only mode; 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 mostly assembled | Partly assembled; about 15 minutes per Sovol, under 30 per Tom's Hardware |
| Weight | 8.3 kg net; 465 x 410 x 430 mm | 9 kg (Tom's Hardware) |
| Best for | beginners who want full size multi color prints | tinkerers who want speed on a budget |
| Skip if | you print ABS or ASA often | 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
- Tom's Hardware (Editor's Choice): Called it a reliable and quiet high speed printer at a competitive price. A speed Benchy took 19 min 15 s, and a panda print took 2 h 40 min in one color versus 6 h 46 min in three colors. Source
- TechRadar (Editor's Choice): Scored 29 of 30 in its print quality test with a combined dimensional error of 0.099 mm. Flagged the software as complex for beginners and the open frame as a limit for ABS and PC. 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
Pros
- Large 256 mm cube build volume
- Full auto calibration before every print
- 4 color printing with the AMS lite Combo
- Quick change nozzles
- Editor's Choice at Tom's Hardware and TechRadar
Cons
- No enclosure for high temperature filaments
- AMS lite purges filament on color changes
- Needs a lot of desk space with the AMS lite
- Early units were recalled in 2024 over a heatbed cable
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 or the Sovol SV06 ACE?
Pick the Bambu Lab A1 for beginners who want full size multi color prints. Pick the Sovol SV06 ACE for tinkerers who want speed on a budget.
Which is cheaper?
The Sovol SV06 ACE at $239, versus $299 for the Bambu Lab A1, checked Oct 27, 2026.
What is the difference between the A1 and the SV06 ACE?
Build volume: 256 x 256 x 256 mm on the A1, 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, 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 one AMS lite (Combo version); AMS units need the AMS HUB accessory on the A1, No, single color on the SV06 ACE.
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