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 Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K S
- Buy the Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K S at $329.
- The Bambu Lab P1P scores higher, 8.8 vs 7.2 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.
Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K S
- Price
- $329
- Score
- 7.2/10
- Wins
- 1/5
The verdict
Buy the Sonic Mini 8K S.
The P1P scores higher but is discontinued. Jewelers and ultra-fine miniature painters: this is the machine. The 22-micron resolution isn't a spec number, it's visible in the print. Everything else at this price blurs at the edge of detail where this holds sharp.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
P1PBambu Lab · FDM
vsSonic Mini 8K SPhrozen · RESIN
| P1P | Spec | Sonic Mini 8K S |
|---|---|---|
| $499 | Price | $329 (wins) |
| 16.8 L (wins) | Build volume | 2.1 L |
| 500 mm/s | Top speed | 80 mm/s |
| 0.05 mm | Finest layer | 0.01 mm (wins) |
| 13.5 kg | Weight | 6.5 kg |
Features
| P1P | Feature | Sonic Mini 8K S |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | CoreXY | No |
| Yes | Auto bed leveling | No |
| Yes | WiFi | No |
| Yes | Camera | No |
| Yes | Vibration compensation | No |
| Yes | Direct drive | No |
| No | 7.1" 8K mono LCD | Yes |
| No | 22-micron XY resolution | Yes |
| No | ParaLED 3.0 | Yes |
Value math
$499 ÷ 16.8 L and $329 ÷ 2.1 L. Lower is more printer for the money.
| P1P | Spec | Sonic Mini 8K S |
|---|---|---|
| $29.74 (wins) | $ per liter | $153.85 |
Scores out of 10
| P1P | Spec | Sonic Mini 8K S |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Value | 8 |
| 9 (wins) | Beginner Friendliness | 6 |
| 9 | Print Quality | 10 (wins) |
| 9 (wins) | Speed | 4 |
| 9 (wins) | Reliability | 8 |
| 8.8 (wins) | Overall | 7.2 |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 256 × 256 × 256 mm
- 165 × 72 × 180 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)22-micron XY resolution is not a gimmick. The detail is genuinely jaw-dropping.
Sonic Mini 8K S owner, r/resinprintingIf you do jewelry or ultra-fine miniatures, this is the only printer that matters.
Sonic Mini 8K S owner, VOG (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
Sonic Mini 8K S
- +22-micron XY resolution: individual scales on dragon miniatures, every rivet on armor, no blurring
- +ParaLED 3.0 delivers even exposure across the full plate, no hot spots
- +Mono LCD longevity is proven at 2,000+ hours without degradation
- −80mm/hr print speed is the slowest on this list: patience required
- −165x72mm plate is tiny; large models need slicing and gluing
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 Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K S?
By the numbers, the Bambu Lab P1P scores higher (8.8/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K S may be the smarter buy if you need miniatures.
Which is better for beginners, Bambu Lab P1P or Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K S?
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 $170 more than the Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K S?
The Bambu Lab P1P scores higher overall (8.8/10 vs 7.2/10). The extra $170 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 Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K S?
Technology: the Bambu Lab P1P is FDM (filament) and the Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K S is RESIN (resin). FDM prints bigger functional parts; resin delivers finer surface detail.