Bambu Lab P1PDiscontinued
- Speed
- 500 mm/s
- Score
- 8.8/10
- Wins
- 3/5
Discontinued. Replaced by the Bambu Lab P2S.
Bambu Lab P1P vs Prusa Core One
- Buy the Prusa Core One.
- The Bambu Lab P1P scores higher, 8.8 vs 8.2 out of 10, but it is discontinued.
Specs from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Prusa Core One
- Speed
- 500 mm/s
- Score
- 8.2/10
- Wins
- 2/5
The verdict
Buy the Prusa Core One.
The P1P scores higher but is discontinued. Outstanding print quality and the best support in the business. The price premium is real, though. If you don't care about the Prusa ecosystem specifically, there are better deals. If you do, it's worth every krona.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
P1PBambu Lab · FDM
vsPrusa Core OnePrusa Research · FDM
| P1P | Spec | Prusa Core One |
|---|---|---|
| 16.8 L (wins) | Build volume | 14.8 L |
| 500 mm/s | Top speed | 500 mm/s |
| 0.05 mm | Finest layer | 0.05 mm |
| 13.5 kg | Weight | 22.5 kg |
Features
| P1P | Feature | Prusa Core One |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | CoreXY | No |
| Yes | Auto bed leveling | No |
| Yes | WiFi | No |
| Yes | Camera | No |
| Yes | Vibration compensation | No |
| Yes | Direct drive | No |
| No | Enclosed CoreXY with active chamber heating (55C) | Yes |
| No | Nextruder direct drive (10:1 planetary) | Yes |
| No | 360-degree cooling duct | Yes |
| No | Ethernet + WiFi + NFC | Yes |
| No | MMU3 multi-material compatible | Yes |
| No | Open-source firmware (PrusaSlicer) | Yes |
Scores out of 10
| P1P | Spec | Prusa Core One |
|---|---|---|
| 8 (wins) | Value | 6 |
| 9 (wins) | Beginner Friendliness | 7 |
| 9 | Print Quality | 10 (wins) |
| 9 (wins) | Speed | 8 |
| 9 | Reliability | 10 (wins) |
| 8.8 (wins) | Overall | 8.2 |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 256 × 256 × 256 mm
- 250 × 220 × 270 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)Finally, Prusa takes on Bambu! The Core One is better in a box.
Prusa Core One owner, Tom's HardwareRail smoothness holds up well after months of hard use, minimal belt wear, and consistent chamber heat stability.
Prusa Core One owner, Prusa ForumIf you value open source and lifetime support, Prusa is still the gold standard. Just bring your wallet.
Prusa Core One owner, r/3Dprinting
Pros & Cons
P1P
- +Identical CoreXY motion system as the P1S: same speed, same print head, same quality
- +Aftermarket enclosure panels are cheap and turn this into a near-P1S for less money
- +Bambu's slicer and cloud ecosystem work the same as on every other Bambu
- −Open frame when the cheaper A1 Combo includes AMS Lite: the value math is awkward
- −AMS sold separately: the one thing the A1 Combo has that this doesn't
Prusa Core One
- +Prusa reliability is not marketing. It's earned over years.
- +55C active chamber heating handles demanding materials
- +Fully open-source, no vendor lock-in anywhere
- −The assembled price is hard to justify against the Bambu alternatives
- −Build volume is smaller than what you'd expect at this price
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 Prusa Core One?
By the numbers, the Bambu Lab P1P scores higher (8.8/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Prusa Core One may be the smarter buy if you need precision.
Which is better for beginners, Bambu Lab P1P or Prusa Core One?
The Bambu Lab P1P is more beginner-friendly (9/10 vs 7/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Prusa Core One worth paying more for over the Bambu Lab P1P?
The Bambu Lab P1P actually scores higher (8.8/10) despite costing less. The Prusa Core One only makes sense if you specifically need precision.
What's the main difference between Bambu Lab P1P and Prusa Core One?
Build volume (256x256x256mm vs 250x220x270mm) and print speed (500 vs 500 mm/s). The Bambu Lab P1P is best for speed; the Prusa Core One targets precision.