Bambu Lab P1PDiscontinued
- Price
- $499
- Score
- 8.8/10
- Wins
- 3/5
Last recorded price. Replaced by the Bambu Lab P2S at $549.
Bambu Lab P1P vs Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra
- Buy the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra at $459.
- The Bambu Lab P1P scores higher, 8.8 vs 7.8 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.
Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra
- Price
- $459
- Score
- 7.8/10
- Wins
- 1/5
The verdict
Buy the Saturn 4 Ultra.
The P1P scores higher but is discontinued. Upgrade from the Mars when the build plate becomes the bottleneck. Terrain, busts, full squads in one run: this is where it makes sense. If you're just printing individual minis, the Mars 5 Ultra saves you $175.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
P1PBambu Lab · FDM
vsSaturn 4 UltraElegoo · RESIN
| P1P | Spec | Saturn 4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| $499 | Price | $459 (wins) |
| 16.8 L (wins) | Build volume | 5.9 L |
| 500 mm/s | Top speed | 150 mm/s |
| 0.05 mm | Finest layer | 0.01 mm (wins) |
| 13.5 kg | Weight | 11 kg |
Features
| P1P | Feature | Saturn 4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | CoreXY | No |
| Yes | Auto bed leveling | No |
| Yes | WiFi | Yes |
| Yes | Camera | No |
| Yes | Vibration compensation | No |
| Yes | Direct drive | No |
| No | 12K mono LCD | Yes |
| No | Tilt release | Yes |
| No | Air purifier | Yes |
| No | Larger build plate | Yes |
Value math
$499 ÷ 16.8 L and $459 ÷ 5.9 L. Lower is more printer for the money.
| P1P | Spec | Saturn 4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| $29.74 (wins) | $ per liter | $77.81 |
Scores out of 10
| P1P | Spec | Saturn 4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Value | 8 |
| 9 (wins) | Beginner Friendliness | 6 |
| 9 | Print Quality | 10 (wins) |
| 9 (wins) | Speed | 7 |
| 9 (wins) | Reliability | 8 |
| 8.8 (wins) | Overall | 7.8 |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 256 × 256 × 256 mm
- 218 × 123 × 220 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)Batch-printing a full Warhammer army on this thing is a dream come true.
Saturn 4 Ultra owner, r/resinprintingIf you've outgrown the Mars, the Saturn is the obvious next step.
Saturn 4 Ultra owner, 3D Printing Nerd (YouTube)
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
Saturn 4 Ultra
- +218x123mm plate fits a full Warhammer squad in one run, not two
- +12K resolution holds up just as well as the Mars at 14K for most print sizes
- +Tilt release is worth it at this plate size: peel forces on large prints are brutal without it
- −Resin consumption goes up fast when you're filling a plate this size
- −Post-processing for a full plate run takes 45-60 minutes minimum
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.
Buy these with it
A printer does nothing without these. Grab them in the same order.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Bambu Lab P1P better than the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra?
By the numbers, the Bambu Lab P1P scores higher (8.8/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra may be the smarter buy if you need resin.
Which is better for beginners, Bambu Lab P1P or Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra?
The Bambu Lab P1P is more beginner-friendly (9/10 vs 6/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Bambu Lab P1P worth $40 more than the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra?
The Bambu Lab P1P scores higher overall (8.8/10 vs 7.8/10). The extra $40 gets you identical corexy motion system as the p1s: same speed, same print head, same quality.
What's the main difference between Bambu Lab P1P and Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra?
Technology: the Bambu Lab P1P is FDM (filament) and the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra is RESIN (resin). FDM prints bigger functional parts; resin delivers finer surface detail.