Compare Bambu Lab A1 vs Bambu Lab P1S
In this technical comparison between the Bambu Lab A1 and the Bambu Lab P1S, 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 $599.
| Specifications |
Bambu Lab A1 |
Bambu Lab P1S |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | December 2023 | July 2023 |
| 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 (Up to 0.05 mm with 0.2 mm nozzle). |
| Extruder & Hotend | ||
| Extruder System | All-metal Direct Drive with Hardened Steel gears | Stainless Steel Direct Drive (Hardened steel gears available as an upgrade). |
| 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. Compatible with Hardened Steel nozzles for abrasive filaments |
| Build Plate & Leveling | ||
| Bed Temp & Surface | Max 100°C; Textured PEI Plate included | Max 100°C; Comes with 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 calibration |
| Materials & Sensors | ||
| Filament Support | Ideal for PLA, PETG, TPU, and PVA. Not recommended for ABS/ASA/PC without an enclosure. | PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA, PET, ABS, ASA (Ideal due to enclosure). PA and PC are "capable" but may require hardened components. |
| 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 | Fully Enclosed (Plastic/Glass) with an Activated Carbon Filter and a 3-fan cooling system (Chamber, Auxiliary, and Control Board) |
| 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) for monitoring and timelapses. Note: No AI spaghetti detection. |
| Remote Mgmt | Fully integrated with Bambu Handy (Mobile) and Bambu Studio (PC/Mac) | Bambu Handy app and Bambu Studio (PC/Mac). Supports LAN-only mode for privacy. |
| UI & Software | ||
| Control Panel | 3.5-inch IPS Color Touchscreen | 2.7-inch 192x64 Screen with a physical d-pad/button controller (not a 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. | 389× 389× 458 mm | Net Weight: 12.95 kg |
| Power & Noise | Max 1300W @ 220V / 350W @ 110V; Features Active Motor Noise Canceling (under 48 dB) | 1000W @ 220V / 350W @ 110V. Noise levels are roughly 50 dB in standard mode. |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | A1 Printer, Spool Holder, Purge Wiper, Build Plate, PTFE Tube, Accessory Box, and 20g sample filament | P1S Printer, Textured PEI Plate, 1x Spare Nozzle, 2x Spare Nozzle Wipers, Power Cord, 250g Sample Filament, and Unclogging Pin Tool. |
| Price | Currently ~$339 (Printer only) / ~$489 (Combo with AMS Lite). | $599 |
| Full Details | Lab A1 - Full Specifications | Lab P1S - Full Specifications |