Bambu Lab P1PDiscontinued
- Speed
- 500 mm/s
- Score
- 8.8/10
- Wins
- 4/5
Discontinued. Replaced by the Bambu Lab P2S.
Bambu Lab P1P vs Voxelab Aquila X2
- Buy the Voxelab Aquila X2.
- The Bambu Lab P1P scores higher, 8.8 vs 6.6 out of 10, but it is discontinued.
Specs from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Voxelab Aquila X2
- Speed
- 180 mm/s
- Score
- 6.6/10
- Wins
- 1/5
The verdict
Buy the Aquila X2.
The P1P scores higher but is discontinued. This is the budget safety net, not the recommended choice. If the Ender 3 V3 SE is in stock and in budget, buy that instead. The Aquila is for when budget is a hard ceiling.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
P1PBambu Lab · FDM
vsAquila X2Voxelab · FDM
| P1P | Spec | Aquila X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 16.8 L (wins) | Build volume | 12.1 L |
| 500 mm/s (wins) | Top speed | 180 mm/s |
| 0.05 mm | Finest layer | 0.05 mm |
| 13.5 kg | Weight | 7.8 kg |
Features
| P1P | Feature | Aquila X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | CoreXY | No |
| Yes | Auto bed leveling | No |
| Yes | WiFi | No |
| Yes | Camera | No |
| Yes | Vibration compensation | No |
| Yes | Direct drive | No |
| No | Resume printing | Yes |
| No | Filament runout sensor | Yes |
| No | Glass build plate | Yes |
| No | Silent stepper drivers | Yes |
Scores out of 10
| P1P | Spec | Aquila X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Value | 9 (wins) |
| 9 (wins) | Beginner Friendliness | 7 |
| 9 (wins) | Print Quality | 6 |
| 9 (wins) | Speed | 4 |
| 9 (wins) | Reliability | 7 |
| 8.8 (wins) | Overall | 6.6 |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 256 × 256 × 256 mm
- 220 × 220 × 250 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)Solid starter printer. Not flashy, but it works and teaches you the fundamentals.
Aquila X2 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
Aquila X2
- +Silent stepper drivers mean it runs without disturbing the room
- +Manual leveling teaches you what auto-leveling actually does
- +Ender 3-compatible mods are everywhere and cheap
- −Manual bed leveling is a chore you'll do every few prints until you upgrade it
- −Bowden extruder makes TPU printing a frustrating exercise
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 Voxelab Aquila X2?
By the numbers, the Bambu Lab P1P scores higher (8.8/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Voxelab Aquila X2 may be the smarter buy if you need budget.
Which is better for beginners, Bambu Lab P1P or Voxelab Aquila X2?
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 P1P worth paying more for over the Voxelab Aquila X2?
The Bambu Lab P1P scores higher overall (8.8/10 vs 6.6/10). The extra money 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 Voxelab Aquila X2?
Build volume (256x256x256mm vs 220x220x250mm) and print speed (500 vs 180 mm/s). The Bambu Lab P1P is best for speed; the Voxelab Aquila X2 targets budget.