Biqu CryoGrip Glacier Plate Review: Too Sticky for Its Own Good?

Do you really need an aftermarket build plate for your 3D printer? Honestly, I only bought the Biqu CryoGrip Glacier Plate so I’d have an extra bed to hot-swap on my Bambu Lab A1 Mini. I hate waiting for a plate to cool down before popping off a print.

But after spending some time with it, I actually find myself liking it better than the default A1 Mini Textured PEI plate—as long as you know its one massive quirk.

Here are my thoughts after putting it through the wringer.

The Grip is Unreal (Maybe Too Unreal)

Let’s get the biggest warning out of the way first: this thing grips PETG and TPU way too well.

In fact, the adhesion is so strong that I almost tore the magnetic plate right off the printer trying to remove a print, and I actually ended up damaging the surface coating. Thankfully, the plate is double-sided. I can still use the damaged side for prints that use a brim, or for anything with a flat wide base.

Because of this, you absolutely must use a glue stick.

For beginners, this might sound backwards, but the glue stick isn’t there to help the print stick to the bed—it acts as a release agent. It creates a thin barrier between the filament and the Glacier coating so you can actually pull your PLA, PETG, and TPU prints off without destroying the plate. With a glue stick applied, prints stick perfectly during the job but pop off easily when finished.

Slicer Settings & Lower Temperatures

Biqu markets the CryoGrip as being able to print at much lower bed temperatures than standard plates. That’s a cool feature if you’re trying to save a tiny bit of power or prevent heat creep, but in practice? I don't really bother.

I still just use the standard Textured PEI Plate profile in the slicer with the default bed temperatures, and it works flawlessly. You don't need to overthink the settings.

Fingerprints and Maintenance

Biqu claims the plate features a "scratch-resistant coating that naturally rejects fingerprint oils and easily restores grip with a simple water or alcohol wipe."

Marketing speak aside, is it completely fingerprint-proof? No. But it is noticeably more resistant to oils than the stock Bambu textured plate. I find myself having to wash it with dish soap or wipe it down with IPA far less often, which is a nice quality-of-life upgrade.

The Verdict: Essential or Just Nice to Have?

Is the Biqu CryoGrip essential? I don't think so. The stock Bambu beds—and most popular aftermarket PEI beds—work incredibly well on their own.

However, if you are looking to buy a spare plate so you can swap them out back-to-back and keep your printer running nonstop, the Glacier is a fantastic option. Just remember: keep a glue stick handy, or you might end up permanently bonding a TPU benchy to your brand-new plate.