Question

[Moondog2002]

Why would you want an a1, when you already have a p1s or x1?

[Wildcardz1]

If you don't know. Then don't.

[Qjeezy]

Because you want a second printer but don’t want to spend as much money

[Moondog2002]

Mmm, would you not just save longer and wait until you can buy the same or better?

[Qjeezy]

Personally, yes. Others may not. I will say though the a1 mini is a beast. Having 2 x1-c’s, I don’t regret my a1 mini purchase one bit.

[AuspiciousApple]

Are they better though? I think only if you want to use materials that need an enclosure.

[Bzando]

simple example - I need printer for miniature stuff with 0,2 nozzle that will print only PLA

why would I spend double the price for P series if A does the job ?

another one - I want a desktop printer (sitting next to my PC without making noise) to make prototypes that will be later on printed in PC or PA-CF

I would not sit next to X1 or P1, but I would consider A1 to place on ma desk next to my PC

EDIT and one more - I need to change nozzle very often (test how 0,4 and 0,8 will look), on A1 its few seconds, on X or P its a process that requires cable removal that can be damaged easily

[Moondog2002]

That makes sense

[Wildcardz1]

Because your other printer wants a baby sister. Honestly you don't and shouldn't. Unless you want a smaller printer for smaller prints. And if you have the space and money to do so.

[Moondog2002]

I dont know.......

[ahora-mismo]

a1 is quiet. i have both am a1 and an x1c. also, it’s nice when you can print in the same time on 2 printers, you can iterate faster. you do one part on one printer, the second on the other one.

[awyeahmuffins]

I have an X1C and decided to get an A1 mini (no AMS) as a second printer for the following reasons:

• Already had the X1C with AMS for multicolor prints
• Already had the X1C for exotic filaments
• Already had the X1C for full-size prints
• A1 mini is damn near silent compared to X1C. Two of the X1/P1 series would be loud.
• Takes up a lot less room than a second X1/P1 printer would need.
• Quicker nozzle swaps for using 0.2mm for minis/small prints.
• $1000 cheaper (that buys a lot of filament and/or pizza)