Head-to-head
A1 Combo vs AD5X
Two of the most-asked-about printers at Tech Finder, compared on what actually changes your prints: price, build volume, speed, multicolor and materials. Both are sold and supported in Saudi Arabia.
Bambu Lab A1 Combo
3,199 3,399
or 4 interest-free payments of 799.75 SAR with
In stock — ships from Riyadh
- Build volume: 256 × 256 × 256 mm
- Max speed: 500 mm/s
- Multicolor printing: 4 colours with AMS Lite (included)
- Chamber heating: None (open frame)
Flashforge AD5X
1,799 2,399
or 4 interest-free payments of 449.75 SAR with
Pre-order — delivery in early December
- Build volume: 220 × 220 × 220 mm
- Max speed: 600 mm/s travel (300 mm/s print)
- Multicolor printing: 4 colours with the built-in IFS
- Chamber heating: None (open frame, optional enclosure)
The differences that matter
- Price: AD5X is 1,400 cheaper (1,799 vs 3,199 ).
- Build volume: A1 Combo prints about 58% larger parts.
- Speed: AD5X has the higher rated speed (600 mm/s).
Choose AD5X if…
you want the best value, mostly print PLA/PETG, and this is your first or second printer.
Choose A1 Combo if…
you print for work or sale, need bigger or engineering-grade parts, and the extra cost pays back in fewer failed prints and more speed.
Full spec comparison
| Spec | A1 Combo | AD5X |
|---|---|---|
| Build volume | 256 × 256 × 256 mm | 220 × 220 × 220 mm |
| Multicolor printing | 4 colours with AMS Lite (included) | 4 colours with the built-in IFS |
| Nozzles | Stainless steel 0.4 mm (0.2 / 0.6 / 0.8 available) | 1 Nozzle diameter: 0.4 mm (0.25 / 0.6 / 0.8 optional) |
| Max nozzle temperature | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature | 100 °C | 110 °C |
| Chamber heating | None (open frame) | None (open frame, optional enclosure) |
| Max speed | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s travel (300 mm/s print) |
| Acceleration | 10,000 mm/s² | 20,000 mm/s² |
| Max volumetric flow | 28 mm³/s | Not stated by the maker |
| Filaments | PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA | PLA, PETG, TPU, PLA-CF, PETG-CF |
| Air filtration | None | None |
| Laser & cutting | None | None |
| Camera | Monitoring camera up to 1080p, timelapse | Optional add-on |
| Display | 3.5-inch touchscreen | 4.3-inch colour touchscreen |
| Connectivity | Wi‑Fi, Bambu-Bus | USB, Ethernet, Wi‑Fi |
| Storage | MicroSD | 8 GB |
| Dimensions | 465 × 410 × 430 mm | 363 × 402 × 448 mm (with spool holders) |
| Weight | 8.3 kg | 14.2 kg |
| Power | 1300 W @ 220 V | 650 W |
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Frequently asked
- What is the price difference between A1 Combo and AD5X?
- A1 Combo costs 3,199 and AD5X costs 1,799 at Tech Finder, a difference of 1,400 . Both can be paid in 4 interest-free instalments.
- Which one is better for a beginner?
- For a first printer, AD5X is the easier start: lower price and the same out-of-the-box experience. Step up to A1 Combo when you need bigger parts, engineering filaments or more speed.
- Are they available in Saudi Arabia with warranty?
- Yes. Both ship from Riyadh with Tech Finder's warranty and Arabic support; delivery within Saudi Arabia is 60 SAR (35 SAR inside Riyadh).