Compare Bambu Lab P1P vs Bambu Lab P1S
In this technical comparison between the Bambu Lab P1P 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 $499 and $599.
| Specifications |
Bambu Lab P1P |
Bambu Lab P1S |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | November 2022 | July 2023 |
| Print Performance | ||
| Build Volume | 256× 256× 256 mm | 256× 256× 256 mm |
| Speed & Accel | Max Speed: 500 mm/s | Max Acceleration: 20,000 mm/s² | Max Speed: 500 mm/s | Max Acceleration: 20,000 mm/s² |
| Layer Precision | 0.08 mm – 0.28 mm (Standard). | 0.08 mm – 0.28 mm (Up to 0.05 mm with 0.2 mm nozzle). |
| Extruder & Hotend | ||
| Extruder System | Stainless Steel Direct Drive 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); All-in-one hotend design. Easy to upgrade to Hardened Steel for abrasive filaments | 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; Includes a Dual-Sided Textured PEI Plate | Max 100°C; Comes with a Dual-Sided Textured PEI Plate |
| Leveling System | Fully Automatic Bed Leveling (ABL) with vibration compensation and pressure advance | Fully Automatic Bed Leveling (ABL) with vibration compensation and pressure advance calibration |
| Materials & Sensors | ||
| Filament Support | Ideal for PLA, PETG, TPU, and PVA. (Can print ABS/ASA/PC only if you add 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 sensor, Power loss recovery, and Fan speed feedback | Filament run-out sensor, Power loss recovery, and Fan speed feedback. |
| Air Management | Open-frame by default. No carbon filter or chamber fan (though these can be added as upgrades). | 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, Bluetooth, Bambu-Bus (for AMS), Micro SD Card | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Bambu-Bus (for AMS), Micro SD Card. |
| Camera & AI | Includes a Low Frame Rate Camera (1280 x 720 / 0.5fps). No AI detection. | Includes a Low Frame Rate Camera (1280 x 720 / 0.5fps) for monitoring and timelapses. Note: No AI spaghetti detection. |
| Remote Mgmt | Fully compatible with Bambu Handy and Bambu Studio. | Bambu Handy app and Bambu Studio (PC/Mac). Supports LAN-only mode for privacy. |
| UI & Software | ||
| Control Panel | 2.7-inch 192x64 screen with a physical button pad (No touchscreen) | 2.7-inch 192x64 Screen with a physical d-pad/button controller (not a touchscreen) |
| Compatible Slicers | Bambu Studio (Native), OrcaSlicer. | Bambu Studio (Native), OrcaSlicer. |
| Physical & Power | ||
| Dimensions & Weight | 386× 389× 458 mm | Net Weight: 9.65 kg (Lighter than P1S due to lack of panels/glass) | 389× 389× 458 mm | Net Weight: 12.95 kg |
| Power & Noise | 1000W @ 220V / 350W @ 110V. Noise is roughly 50–55 dB | 1000W @ 220V / 350W @ 110V. Noise levels are roughly 50 dB in standard mode. |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | P1P Printer, Textured PEI Plate, 1x Spare Nozzle, 2x Nozzle Wiping Pads, Unclogging Pin, and 250g Sample Filament. | P1S Printer, Textured PEI Plate, 1x Spare Nozzle, 2x Spare Nozzle Wipers, Power Cord, 250g Sample Filament, and Unclogging Pin Tool. |
| Price | $499 | $599 |
| Full Details | Lab P1P - Full Specifications | Lab P1S - Full Specifications |