Compare Bambu Lab A1 vs Bambu Lab P1P
In this technical comparison between the Bambu Lab A1 and the Bambu Lab P1P, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
Choosing between these two 3D Printers models often comes down to your budget, with prices around Currently ~$339 (Printer only) / ~$489 (Combo with AMS Lite). and $499.
| Specifications |
Bambu Lab A1 |
Bambu Lab P1P |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | December 2023 | November 2022 |
| Print Performance | ||
| Build Volume | 256× 256× 256 mm | 256× 256× 256 mm |
| Speed & Accel | Max Speed: 500 mm/s | Max Acceleration: 10,000 mm/s² | Max Speed: 500 mm/s | Max Acceleration: 20,000 mm/s² |
| Layer Precision | 0.08 mm – 0.28 mm (Standard range). | 0.08 mm – 0.28 mm (Standard). |
| Extruder & Hotend | ||
| Extruder System | All-metal Direct Drive with Hardened Steel gears | Stainless Steel Direct Drive gears |
| Hotend Max Temp | Up to 300°C | Up to 300°C |
| Nozzle Specs | 0.4 mm Stainless Steel (Standard); Quick-Swap design (one-clip mechanism). Optional 0.2, 0.6, and 0.8 mm nozzles available | 0.4 mm Stainless Steel (Standard); All-in-one hotend design. Easy to upgrade to Hardened Steel for abrasive filaments |
| Build Plate & Leveling | ||
| Bed Temp & Surface | Max 100°C; Textured PEI Plate included | Max 100°C; Includes a Dual-Sided Textured PEI Plate |
| Leveling System | Full-Auto Calibration (handles Z-offset, bed leveling, vibration resonance, and nozzle pressure automatically before every print) | Fully Automatic Bed Leveling (ABL) with vibration compensation and pressure advance |
| Materials & Sensors | ||
| Filament Support | Ideal for PLA, PETG, TPU, and PVA. Not recommended for ABS/ASA/PC without an enclosure. | Ideal for PLA, PETG, TPU, and PVA. (Can print ABS/ASA/PC only if you add an enclosure) |
| Smart Sensors | Filament run-out, Filament tangle sensor, Power loss recovery, and Active flow rate compensation (pressure sensor) | Filament run-out sensor, Power loss recovery, and Fan speed feedback |
| Air Management | Open-frame; no built-in filtration | Open-frame by default. No carbon filter or chamber fan (though these can be added as upgrades). |
| Connectivity & Monitoring | ||
| Interfaces | Wi-Fi, Bambu-Bus (for AMS Lite), Micro SD Card | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Bambu-Bus (for AMS), Micro SD Card |
| Camera & AI | Includes a Low Frame Rate Camera (1080p) for monitoring and timelapses; Includes a physical privacy cover | Includes a Low Frame Rate Camera (1280 x 720 / 0.5fps). No AI detection. |
| Remote Mgmt | Fully integrated with Bambu Handy (Mobile) and Bambu Studio (PC/Mac) | Fully compatible with Bambu Handy and Bambu Studio. |
| UI & Software | ||
| Control Panel | 3.5-inch IPS Color Touchscreen | 2.7-inch 192x64 screen with a physical button pad (No touchscreen) |
| Compatible Slicers | Bambu Studio (Native), OrcaSlicer, and standard G-code support for Cura/PrusaSlicer. | Bambu Studio (Native), OrcaSlicer. |
| Physical & Power | ||
| Dimensions & Weight | 385× 410× 430 mm | Net Weight: 8.3 kg. | 386× 389× 458 mm | Net Weight: 9.65 kg (Lighter than P1S due to lack of panels/glass) |
| Power & Noise | Max 1300W @ 220V / 350W @ 110V; Features Active Motor Noise Canceling (under 48 dB) | 1000W @ 220V / 350W @ 110V. Noise is roughly 50–55 dB |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | A1 Printer, Spool Holder, Purge Wiper, Build Plate, PTFE Tube, Accessory Box, and 20g sample filament | P1P Printer, Textured PEI Plate, 1x Spare Nozzle, 2x Nozzle Wiping Pads, Unclogging Pin, and 250g Sample Filament. |
| Price | Currently ~$339 (Printer only) / ~$489 (Combo with AMS Lite). | $499 |
| Full Details | Lab A1 - Full Specifications | Lab P1P - Full Specifications |