In this technical comparison between the Bambu Lab P1S 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 $599 and ~$1,299.00 - $1,499.00.
| Specifications |
Bambu Lab P1S |
FLSUN S1 |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | July 2023 | 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 (Up to 0.05 mm with 0.2 mm nozzle). | 0.1 - 0.35 mm (High-speed optimized) |
| Extruder & Hotend | ||
| Extruder System | Stainless Steel Direct Drive (Hardened steel gears available as an upgrade). | 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. Compatible with Hardened Steel nozzles for abrasive filaments | 0.4 mm Hardened Steel (Supports high-flow & abrasive materials) |
| Build Plate & Leveling | ||
| Bed Temp & Surface | Max 100°C; Comes with 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 calibration | Fully Automatic with Microtac Radar (Lidar) & Active Vibration Compensation |
| Materials & Sensors | ||
| Filament Support | PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA, PET, ABS, ASA (Ideal due to enclosure). PA and PC are "capable" but may require hardened components. | 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 | Fully Enclosed (Plastic/Glass) with an Activated Carbon Filter and a 3-fan cooling system (Chamber, Auxiliary, and Control Board) | 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) for monitoring and timelapses. Note: No AI spaghetti detection. | Built-in 1080p AI Camera (Spaghetti/Debris detection & Timelapse) |
| Remote Mgmt | Bambu Handy app and Bambu Studio (PC/Mac). Supports LAN-only mode for privacy. | FLSUN OS (Web UI), Mobile App, PC Remote Control |
| UI & Software | ||
| Control Panel | 2.7-inch 192x64 Screen with a physical d-pad/button controller (not a touchscreen) | 7-inch "Full-Integration" Color Touchscreen |
| Compatible Slicers | Bambu Studio (Native), OrcaSlicer. | FLSUN Slicer, Cura, OrcaSlicer, PrusaSlicer |
| Physical & Power | ||
| Dimensions & Weight | 389× 389× 458 mm | Net Weight: 12.95 kg | 550× 595× 1030 mm; Net Weight: 39 kg |
| Power & Noise | 1000W @ 220V / 350W @ 110V. Noise levels are roughly 50 dB in standard mode. | 1300W Max (at 220V); Operating Noise: ≤ 55dB |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | P1S Printer, Textured PEI Plate, 1x Spare Nozzle, 2x Spare Nozzle Wipers, Power Cord, 250g Sample Filament, and Unclogging Pin Tool. | Toolkit (Wrenches, Cutters, Grease), Spare Nozzle, 200g Test Filament, SD Card/Reader, Spool Rack |
| Price | $599 | ~$1,299.00 - $1,499.00 |
| Full Details | Lab P1S - Full Specifications | S1 - Full Specifications |