Bambu Lab P1PDiscontinued
- Price
- $499
- Score
- 8.8/10
- Wins
- 1/5
Last recorded price. Replaced by the Bambu Lab P2S at $549.
Bambu Lab P1P vs Bambu Lab P1S
- The Bambu Lab P1S wins, 9 vs 8.8 out of 10.
- Same build volume (256³ mm) and the same 500 mm/s top speed.
- The P1P costs $50 ($499 − $449) more, and that money buys features, not size or speed.
Specs and US prices from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Bambu Lab P1S
- Price
- $449
- Score
- 9/10
- Wins
- 2/5
The verdict
Buy the P1S.
9/10 vs P1P's 8.8/10, and it wins 2 of 5 categories. Buy this if you print ABS, ASA, or anything that smells or warps in open air. The enclosure and filtration aren't optional extras, they're the whole point. If you only print PLA, save $50 and get the A1 Combo.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
P1PBambu Lab · FDM
vsP1SBambu Lab · FDM
| P1P | Spec | P1S |
|---|---|---|
| $499 | Price | $449 (wins) |
| 16.8 L | Build volume | 16.8 L |
| 500 mm/s | Top speed | 500 mm/s |
| 0.05 mm | Finest layer | 0.05 mm |
| 13.5 kg | Weight | 14.13 kg |
Features
| P1P | Feature | P1S |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | CoreXY | No |
| Yes | Auto bed leveling | No |
| Yes | WiFi | Yes |
| Yes | Camera | Yes |
| Yes | Vibration compensation | No |
| Yes | Direct drive | No |
| No | Enclosed | Yes |
| No | Multi-material (AMS) | Yes |
| No | HEPA filter | Yes |
| No | Active chamber heating | Yes |
Value math
$499 ÷ 16.8 L and $449 ÷ 16.8 L. Lower is more printer for the money.
| P1P | Spec | P1S |
|---|---|---|
| $29.74 | $ per liter | $26.76 (wins) |
| $1.00 | $ per mm/s | $0.90 (wins) |
Scores out of 10
| P1P | Spec | P1S |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Value | 8 |
| 9 (wins) | Beginner Friendliness | 8 |
| 9 | Print Quality | 10 (wins) |
| 9 | Speed | 9 |
| 9 | Reliability | 10 (wins) |
| 8.8 | Overall | 9 (wins) |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 256 × 256 × 256 mm
- 256 × 256 × 256 mm
What owners say
Same guts as the P1S at a lower price. If you add enclosure panels, you basically have a P1S.
P1P owner, r/BambuLabBambu quality, CoreXY speed, open frame flexibility. Solid machine.
P1P owner, Thomas Sanladerer (YouTube)The P1S is the printer I tell people to buy when they say 'I want something that just works.'
P1S owner, r/3DprintingRefreshing a best seller. The P1S is the strong choice for anyone wanting to print ABS without headaches.
P1S owner, Tom's Hardware
Pros & Cons
P1P
- +Identical CoreXY motion system as the P1S: same speed, same print head, same quality
- +Aftermarket enclosure panels are $60 and turn this into a near-P1S for less money
- +Bambu's slicer and cloud ecosystem work the same as on every other Bambu
- −$499 open frame when the A1 Combo is $399 with AMS Lite: the value math is awkward
- −AMS sold separately: the one thing the A1 Combo has that this doesn't
P1S
- +HEPA filter actually handles ABS fumes, not just PLA smell
- +CoreXY at 500mm/s inside an enclosed chamber
- +Reliability track record is as good as anything at this price
- −$449 without AMS, which adds another $100-150 on top
- −Enclosure lid has to come off to reach prints mid-job
Buy these with it
A printer does nothing without these. Grab them in the same order.
- ELEGOO PLA filament, 1kgThe easy filament to start on. Prints at low temperatures and warps less.
- ELEGOO PETG filament, 1kgTougher and more heat tolerant than PLA, for parts that get handled or sit in the sun.
- SUNLU filament dryer S1 PlusWet filament causes stringing and rough surfaces. A dryer fixes that before you blame the printer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Bambu Lab P1P better than the Bambu Lab P1S?
By the numbers, the Bambu Lab P1S scores higher (9/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Bambu Lab P1P may be the smarter buy if you need speed.
Which is better for beginners, Bambu Lab P1P or Bambu Lab P1S?
The Bambu Lab P1P is more beginner-friendly (9/10 vs 8/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Bambu Lab P1P worth $50 more than the Bambu Lab P1S?
The Bambu Lab P1S actually scores higher (9/10) despite costing $50 less. The Bambu Lab P1P only makes sense if you specifically need speed.
What's the main difference between Bambu Lab P1P and Bambu Lab P1S?
Build volume (256x256x256mm vs 256x256x256mm) and print speed (500 vs 500 mm/s). The Bambu Lab P1P is best for speed; the Bambu Lab P1S targets engineering.