Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
The A2L is Bambu's largest open bed printer yet, so how does it perform, who is it best suited for, and is it worth considering over their enclosed printers?
Bambu sent the A2L at no cost, but I’m under no obligation to make a video or share anything specific about it. The printer is being donated to a middle school with a 3D printing program after I’m finished testing and reviewing it. Read my Ethics Statement about reviews, sponsorships, and brand partnerships: himynameistom.com/ethics
•Bambu Lab A2L:
tidd.ly/3SkhECg
•My Other Printers:
P2S: tidd.ly/3LIk62I
X2D: tidd.ly/4crVMeR
H2C: tidd.ly/4bqNTH9
Just a reminder that I'm by no means a 3D printing expert, nor do I claim to be. I just enjoy learning about 3D printing and sharing my experiences along the way.
⏱️Chapter Markers:
0:00 - Bambu Lab A2L
1:28 - A Modern Bed Slinger
4:03 - My First Test Prints
6:30 - Is It Just A Bigger A1?
8:31 - Price
10:44 - Who Is This Printer For?
12:38 - The Printer’s Physical Size
13:59 - Print Quality & Stability/Wobble Testing
16:18 - Cutting Upgrade Kit
18:01 - Screen & Camera Quality
20:24 - Conclusion
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•Sony FX3 (Main Camera): geni.us/fx3camera
•Sony a7SIII: geni.us/lYRYEc
•Sony a7V: geni.us/hyDyP
•Sony 24 1.4 (Main Lens): geni.us/sony24 (Amazon)
•Sony 50 1.8 Lens: geni.us/sonynifty50
•Tamron 20-40 2.8: geni.us/Rp3NeMc
•Zeiss 85 1.8: geni.us/zeissbatis (Amazon)
•Sony 70-200: bhpho.to/3B4tCr2 (B&H)
•DJI Osmo Pocket 3: geni.us/zdHDYCo (Amazon)
•YoloBox for Recording & Mobile Streams: geni.us/Gh3d1n
•Elgato Prompter: geni.us/elgatoprompter (Amazon)
•Anamorphic Lens: bhpho.to/309H0rV (B&H)
•YoloCam S3 Webcam: geni.us/7Dy2Jaj
•GoPro Hero 13: geni.us/gopro13
•OBSBOT Tail 2 PTZ Camera: geni.us/UvbR
•Rodecaster Video: bhpho.to/3Ub88j2 (B&H)
•DJI Mini 3 Pro Drone : geni.us/I2e0AB (Amazon)
•Colorful HDMI Cables: geni.us/NeOn (Amazon)
•Colorful USB Cables: geni.us/rodeusbc (Amazon)
——————————— AUDIO GEAR ———————————
•Rodecaster Pro II: bhpho.to/3wCwaqI (B&H)
•Sennheiser MKH 50: geni.us/mkh50 (Amazon)
•Shure SM7B: geni.us/tepsm7b (Amazon)
•Rode NT1 Signature: geni.us/rgjRyH (Amazon)
•Lewitt LCT 240 Pro: geni.us/4fww (Amazon)
•Sony Video Mic: bhpho.to/3ztb6Vb (B&H)
•Tall Mic Arm: geni.us/A39EvH (Amazon)
•Short Mic Arm: geni.us/zc7hAbW (Amazon)
•Simple 2 Mic Wireless System: geni.us/wxwfX (Amazon)
•Sennheiser Pro Wireless System: bhpho.to/43JgqkL (B&H)
•Rode Headphones: bhpho.to/3JNacqg (B&H)
•Blue XLR Cable: geni.us/bluexlr (Amazon)
—————————— LIGHTS & MISC ——————————
•Nanlite Forza 200 (Key Light): geni.us/9Ofr (Amazon)
•V Mount Battery: geni.us/OrJDpx1 (Amazon)
•Aputure Light Dome Mini: bhpho.to/4eMAiJs (B&H)
•Small Nanlite RGB Tube Lights: geni.us/nanlite (Amazon)
•Big Nanlite RGB Tube Lights: geni.us/pavotubes (Amazon)
•Aputure MC RGB Light: geni.us/IuE4 (Amazon)
•Rolling Camera Stand: bhpho.to/3PbJGg3 (B&H)
•Big Tripod: bhpho.to/3lRoTyz (B&H)
•Small Tripod: geni.us/oQOh3Az (Amazon)
•Travel Tripod: geni.us/nlUBm (Amazon)
•Camera Backpack: geni.us/aEH2 (Amazon)
•Colorful Desk Mat: geni.us/N9eRqka (Amazon)
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🎥 Check out my full gear list here:
himynameistom.com/gear
———————————————————————
– Who Am I? –
Hi! My name is Tom Buck, a lifelong A/V nerd and former high school Digital Media teacher. I started this channel in 2017 as a project to share my enthusiasm for everything related to audio and video production.
All videos on the channel are created by me without the use of artificially generated assets for editing or production. The only AI here is my Average Intelligence.
You can take a look at my bio to learn more about my background, both personally and professionally: himynameistom.com/about
My channel is open and welcoming to people of all races, ages, genders, and orientations. I’m glad you’re here.
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Episode 552: Bambu Lab A2L 3D Printer Review
The A2L is Bambu's largest open bed printer yet, so how does it perform, who is it best suited for, and is it worth considering over their enclosed printers?
Bambu sent the A2L at no cost, but I’m under no obligation to make a video or share anything specific about it. The printer is being donated to a middle school with a 3D printing program after I’m finished testing and reviewing it. Read my Ethics Statement about reviews, sponsorships, and brand partnerships: himynameistom.com/ethics
•Bambu Lab A2L:
tidd.ly/3SkhECg
•My Other Printers:
P2S: tidd.ly/3LIk62I
X2D: tidd.ly/4crVMeR
H2C: tidd.ly/4bqNTH9
Just a reminder that I'm by no means a 3D printing expert, nor do I claim to be. I just enjoy learning about 3D printing and sharing my experiences along the way.
⏱️Chapter Markers:
0:00 - Bambu Lab A2L
1:28 - A Modern Bed Slinger
4:03 - My First Test Prints
6:30 - Is It Just A Bigger A1?
8:31 - Price
10:44 - Who Is This Printer For?
12:38 - The Printer’s Physical Size
13:59 - Print Quality & Stability/Wobble Testing
16:18 - Cutting Upgrade Kit
18:01 - Screen & Camera Quality
20:24 - Conclusion
———————————————————————
Affiliate links earn a commission from qualifying purchases which helps support my channel at no additional cost to you.
——————————— CONNECT ———————————
Instagram & Socials: @sodarntom
Main Site: himynameistom.com
Discord: himynameistom.com/discord
Podcasts: himynameistom.com/podcasts
———————— ROYALTY FREE MUSIC ————————
•SoundMarket https://soundmarket.io?ref=TomBuck
•Epidemic Sound (30 Day Free Trial): share.epidemicsound.com/enthusiasm
——————————— VIDEO GEAR ———————————
•Ecamm Streaming Software: geni.us/ecammtom
•Sony FX3 (Main Camera): geni.us/fx3camera
•Sony a7SIII: geni.us/lYRYEc
•Sony a7V: geni.us/hyDyP
•Sony 24 1.4 (Main Lens): geni.us/sony24 (Amazon)
•Sony 50 1.8 Lens: geni.us/sonynifty50
•Tamron 20-40 2.8: geni.us/Rp3NeMc
•Zeiss 85 1.8: geni.us/zeissbatis (Amazon)
•Sony 70-200: bhpho.to/3B4tCr2 (B&H)
•DJI Osmo Pocket 3: geni.us/zdHDYCo (Amazon)
•YoloBox for Recording & Mobile Streams: geni.us/Gh3d1n
•Elgato Prompter: geni.us/elgatoprompter (Amazon)
•Anamorphic Lens: bhpho.to/309H0rV (B&H)
•YoloCam S3 Webcam: geni.us/7Dy2Jaj
•GoPro Hero 13: geni.us/gopro13
•OBSBOT Tail 2 PTZ Camera: geni.us/UvbR
•Rodecaster Video: bhpho.to/3Ub88j2 (B&H)
•DJI Mini 3 Pro Drone : geni.us/I2e0AB (Amazon)
•Colorful HDMI Cables: geni.us/NeOn (Amazon)
•Colorful USB Cables: geni.us/rodeusbc (Amazon)
——————————— AUDIO GEAR ———————————
•Rodecaster Pro II: bhpho.to/3wCwaqI (B&H)
•Sennheiser MKH 50: geni.us/mkh50 (Amazon)
•Shure SM7B: geni.us/tepsm7b (Amazon)
•Rode NT1 Signature: geni.us/rgjRyH (Amazon)
•Lewitt LCT 240 Pro: geni.us/4fww (Amazon)
•Sony Video Mic: bhpho.to/3ztb6Vb (B&H)
•Tall Mic Arm: geni.us/A39EvH (Amazon)
•Short Mic Arm: geni.us/zc7hAbW (Amazon)
•Simple 2 Mic Wireless System: geni.us/wxwfX (Amazon)
•Sennheiser Pro Wireless System: bhpho.to/43JgqkL (B&H)
•Rode Headphones: bhpho.to/3JNacqg (B&H)
•Blue XLR Cable: geni.us/bluexlr (Amazon)
—————————— LIGHTS & MISC ——————————
•Nanlite Forza 200 (Key Light): geni.us/9Ofr (Amazon)
•V Mount Battery: geni.us/OrJDpx1 (Amazon)
•Aputure Light Dome Mini: bhpho.to/4eMAiJs (B&H)
•Small Nanlite RGB Tube Lights: geni.us/nanlite (Amazon)
•Big Nanlite RGB Tube Lights: geni.us/pavotubes (Amazon)
•Aputure MC RGB Light: geni.us/IuE4 (Amazon)
•Rolling Camera Stand: bhpho.to/3PbJGg3 (B&H)
•Big Tripod: bhpho.to/3lRoTyz (B&H)
•Small Tripod: geni.us/oQOh3Az (Amazon)
•Travel Tripod: geni.us/nlUBm (Amazon)
•Camera Backpack: geni.us/aEH2 (Amazon)
•Colorful Desk Mat: geni.us/N9eRqka (Amazon)
———————————————————————
🎥 Check out my full gear list here:
himynameistom.com/gear
———————————————————————
– Who Am I? –
Hi! My name is Tom Buck, a lifelong A/V nerd and former high school Digital Media teacher. I started this channel in 2017 as a project to share my enthusiasm for everything related to audio and video production.
All videos on the channel are created by me without the use of artificially generated assets for editing or production. The only AI here is my Average Intelligence.
You can take a look at my bio to learn more about my background, both personally and professionally: himynameistom.com/about
My channel is open and welcoming to people of all races, ages, genders, and orientations. I’m glad you’re here.
———————————————————————
Episode 552: Bambu Lab A2L 3D Printer Review
