Bambu Lab A1 vs Creality SPARKX i7

Specifications stated by the manufacturers, with sources. A value is marked as more favourable only when the data are comparable. Specifications with different values: 25 of 35.

Bambu Lab A1 detailsCreality SPARKX i7 details

↑ Green: more favorable for the stated criterion. ↓ Amber: less favorable. Indicators compare documented values with matching technology and stated conditions; they do not identify an overall winner. Missing data, equal values and features without a clear advantage stay neutral. Claimed speed and pixel size do not guarantee actual speed or print quality.

Technical specifications comparison
Specification Bambu Lab A1Creality SPARKX i7
Technology FDM FDM
Build area shape Rectangular Rectangular
Build area X

More build space

256 mm ↓ Less favorable 260 mm ↑ More favorable
Build area Y

More build space

256 mm ↓ Less favorable 260 mm ↑ More favorable
Build area Z

More build space

256 mm ↑ More favorable 255 mm ↓ Less favorable
Build volume

More build volume

16.7772 L ↓ Less favorable

Calculated from nominal X × Y × Z dimensions.

17.238 L ↑ More favorable

Calculated from nominal X × Y × Z dimensions.

Extruder type Not documented Direct drive
Filament diameter 1.75 mm 1.75 mm
Standard nozzle 0.4 mm 0.4 mm
Available nozzle diameters 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8 mm 0.2, 0.6, 0.8 mm
Nozzle material Stainless steel Not documented
Build plate Not documented Double-sided textured PEI
Maximum hotend temperature 300 °C 300 °C
Maximum bed temperature 100 °C 100 °C
Advertised maximum print speed Not documented 500 mm/s
Maximum travel speed 500 mm/s Not documented
Maximum acceleration 10,000 mm/s² 10,000 mm/s²
Minimum layer thickness Not documented 0.05 mm
Maximum layer thickness Not documented 0.3 mm
Colors with documented configuration 4

With the AMS lite multi-color module, included in the Combo.

4

With CFS Nano; not expandable by connecting more CFS Nano units.

Automatic leveling Not documented Yes
Filament runout sensor Yes Yes
Power loss recovery Yes Yes
Camera Built in Built in
Control display diagonal Not documented 2.85 in
Connectivity Not documented USB, Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz
Listed slicers Not documented Creality Print
Firmware Not documented Creality OS
Internal storage Not documented 8 GB
Manufacturer-listed materials PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA PLA, PETG, PLA-CF, TPU 64D
Machine width

Smaller footprint

465 mm ↑ More favorable 470 mm ↓ Less favorable
Machine depth

Smaller footprint

410 mm ↑ More favorable 423 mm ↓ Less favorable
Machine height

Smaller footprint

430 mm ↑ More favorable 456 mm ↓ Less favorable
Net weight

Easier to move

8.3 kg ↑ More favorable 9.12 kg ↓ Less favorable
Rated power Not documented 700 W

700 W at 220 V; 400 W at 110 V.

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