Let me start by saying this little printer is ADORABLE. The bright blue color and compact size make it feel like a toy, but don’t be fooled – it packs serious printing power. Unboxing was a breeze (just snipping zip ties and removing foam), and within minutes, I was watching my first Benchy boat come to life. The auto-leveling worked flawlessly – no manual tweaking needed!

The SPEED blew me away. 250mm/s is no joke – my other printers suddenly feel like snails. That direct-drive extruder handles PLA like a champ, though TPU requires some tuning (more on that later). The textured magnetic bed? Genius. Prints stick perfectly but pop off effortlessly when cool.

Now for the quirks: The included 4GB SD card feels ancient (my 64GB one didn’t work). No WiFi hurts when you’re spoiled by modern printers. And that USB-B port? Basically decorative in 2023. Also, while the LED lighting is brighter than my Bambu Lab X1C (seriously!), the printer sounds like a tiny robot army marching when at full speed.

Perfect for: Kids’ STEM projects (the knob interface is foolproof), quick prototypes, or as a secondary printer for small items. Not ideal for large projects or silent operation.

Pro tip: Use their Orca Slicer profile from day one – it saves hours of calibration headaches!