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 X2D
- Buy the Bambu Lab X2D at $649.
- The Bambu Lab P1P scores higher, 8.8 vs 8.8 out of 10, but it is discontinued.
Specs and US prices from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Bambu Lab X2D
- Price
- $649
- Score
- 8.8/10
- Wins
- 2/5
The verdict
Buy the X2D.
The P1P scores higher but is discontinued. At $649 the X2D kills the gap that used to exist between the P2S and the H2D. For $100 more than a P2S you get dual nozzles, active chamber heating, and a servo extruder with flow sensing. The $899 Combo is the sweet spot for serious hobbyists. Most aggressively priced printer launch of 2026.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
P1PBambu Lab · FDM
vsX2DBambu Lab · FDM
| P1P | Spec | X2D |
|---|---|---|
| $499 (wins) | Price | $649 |
| 16.8 L | Build volume | 17.0 L (wins) |
| 500 mm/s | Top speed | 600 mm/s (wins) |
| 0.05 mm | Finest layer | 0.05 mm |
| 13.5 kg | Weight | 22 kg |
Features
| P1P | Feature | X2D |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | CoreXY | No |
| Yes | Auto bed leveling | No |
| Yes | WiFi | No |
| Yes | Camera | No |
| Yes | Vibration compensation | No |
| Yes | Direct drive | No |
| No | Dual extruder (direct drive + bowden) | Yes |
| No | 65C actively heated chamber | Yes |
| No | 300C hotend with servo extruder and real-time flow sensing | Yes |
| No | Optional Vision Encoder (50-micron motion accuracy) | Yes |
| No | 31 sensors monitoring feed path, thermals, and safety | Yes |
| No | AI camera with failure detection | Yes |
| No | AMS 2 Pro compatible | Yes |
| No | Stainless steel linear rails | Yes |
| No | 3-stage air filtration (G3 + H12 HEPA + activated carbon) | Yes |
| No | Sub-50dB noise level | Yes |
Value math
$499 ÷ 16.8 L and $649 ÷ 17.0 L. Lower is more printer for the money.
| P1P | Spec | X2D |
|---|---|---|
| $29.74 (wins) | $ per liter | $38.09 |
| $1.00 (wins) | $ per mm/s | $1.08 |
Scores out of 10
| P1P | Spec | X2D |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Value | 8 |
| 9 (wins) | Beginner Friendliness | 7 |
| 9 | Print Quality | 10 (wins) |
| 9 | Speed | 10 (wins) |
| 9 | Reliability | 9 |
| 8.8 | Overall | 8.8 |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 256 × 256 × 256 mm
- 256 × 256 × 260 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)Exceptional print quality, material compatibility, and all at a superb price.
X2D owner, TechRadarImproving a fan favorite. The X2D delivers where it counts.
X2D 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
X2D
- +Dual nozzle at $649, a third of what the H2D costs
- +65C heated chamber handles any engineering material you'll realistically use
- +31 sensors and a servo extruder with real-time flow compensation
- −Same build volume as the P2S, not the H2D's bigger 325mm
- −Dual-extrusion mode shrinks the usable X to around 235.5mm
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 X2D?
They tie at 8.8/10. The Bambu Lab P1P suits speed and beginners, while the Bambu Lab X2D is aimed at professional and enclosed.
Which is better for beginners, Bambu Lab P1P or Bambu Lab X2D?
The Bambu Lab P1P is more beginner-friendly (9/10 vs 7/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Bambu Lab X2D worth $150 more than the Bambu Lab P1P?
The Bambu Lab P1P actually scores higher (8.8/10) despite costing $150 less. The Bambu Lab X2D only makes sense if you specifically need professional.
What's the main difference between Bambu Lab P1P and Bambu Lab X2D?
Build volume (256x256x256mm vs 256x256x260mm) and print speed (500 vs 600 mm/s). The Bambu Lab P1P is best for speed; the Bambu Lab X2D targets professional.