In this technical comparison between the Bambu Lab P1P and the FLSUN S1, 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 ~$1,299.00 - $1,499.00.
| Specifications |
Bambu Lab P1P |
FLSUN S1 |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | November 2022 | November 2023 |
| Print Performance | ||
| Build Volume | 256× 256× 256 mm | 320mm ×430 mm (Cylindrical build area) |
| Speed & Accel | Max Speed: 500 mm/s | Max Acceleration: 20,000 mm/s² | Max Speed: 1200 mm/s; Max Acceleration: 40,000 mm/s 2 |
| Layer Precision | 0.08 mm – 0.28 mm (Standard). | 0.1 - 0.35 mm (High-speed optimized) |
| Extruder & Hotend | ||
| Extruder System | Stainless Steel Direct Drive gears | Ultra-light Dual-Gear Direct Drive (High-flow design) |
| Hotend Max Temp | Up to 300°C | 350 °C (80W Ceramic Heater) |
| 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 Hardened Steel (Supports high-flow & abrasive materials) |
| Build Plate & Leveling | ||
| Bed Temp & Surface | Max 100°C; Includes a Dual-Sided Textured PEI Plate | 120 °C; Textured PEI Spring Steel with Smart Zone Heating |
| Leveling System | Fully Automatic Bed Leveling (ABL) with vibration compensation and pressure advance | Fully Automatic with Microtac Radar (Lidar) & Active Vibration Compensation |
| Materials & Sensors | ||
| Filament Support | Ideal for PLA, PETG, TPU, and PVA. (Can print ABS/ASA/PC only if you add an enclosure) | 1.75 mm; PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, PA, PC, PLA-CF/GF |
| Smart Sensors | Filament run-out sensor, Power loss recovery, and Fan speed feedback | Filament Runout, Clog Detection, and Filament Weight Monitoring |
| Air Management | Open-frame by default. No carbon filter or chamber fan (though these can be added as upgrades). | Internal Filament Drying Room (Integrated) + HEPA/Carbon Filtration |
| Connectivity & Monitoring | ||
| Interfaces | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Bambu-Bus (for AMS), Micro SD Card | Wi-Fi, USB Drive (16GB Internal EMMC + 32GB Flash) |
| Camera & AI | Includes a Low Frame Rate Camera (1280 x 720 / 0.5fps). No AI detection. | Built-in 1080p AI Camera (Spaghetti/Debris detection & Timelapse) |
| Remote Mgmt | Fully compatible with Bambu Handy and Bambu Studio. | FLSUN OS (Web UI), Mobile App, PC Remote Control |
| UI & Software | ||
| Control Panel | 2.7-inch 192x64 screen with a physical button pad (No touchscreen) | 7-inch "Full-Integration" Color Touchscreen |
| Compatible Slicers | Bambu Studio (Native), OrcaSlicer. | FLSUN Slicer, Cura, OrcaSlicer, PrusaSlicer |
| Physical & Power | ||
| Dimensions & Weight | 386× 389× 458 mm | Net Weight: 9.65 kg (Lighter than P1S due to lack of panels/glass) | 550× 595× 1030 mm; Net Weight: 39 kg |
| Power & Noise | 1000W @ 220V / 350W @ 110V. Noise is roughly 50–55 dB | 1300W Max (at 220V); Operating Noise: ≤ 55dB |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | P1P Printer, Textured PEI Plate, 1x Spare Nozzle, 2x Nozzle Wiping Pads, Unclogging Pin, and 250g Sample Filament. | Toolkit (Wrenches, Cutters, Grease), Spare Nozzle, 200g Test Filament, SD Card/Reader, Spool Rack |
| Price | $499 | ~$1,299.00 - $1,499.00 |
| Full Details | Lab P1P - Full Specifications | S1 - Full Specifications |