Bambu Lab P1S
- Speed
- 500 mm/s
- Score
- 9/10
- Wins
- 4/5
Bambu Lab P1S vs Creality Hi Combo
- The Bambu Lab P1S wins, 9 vs 7.6 out of 10.
- Hi Combo prints 1.2× the volume (260×260×300 ÷ 256³ = 1.21) and costs less.
- Same 500 mm/s top speed.
- Pick the P1S if your prints fit in 25.6 cm.
Specs from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Creality Hi Combo
- Speed
- 500 mm/s
- Score
- 7.6/10
- Wins
- 0/5
The verdict
Buy the P1S.
9/10 vs Hi Combo's 7.6/10, and it wins 4 of 5 categories. Buy this if you print ABS, ASA, or anything that smells or warps in open air. The enclosure and filtration aren't optional extras, they're the whole point. If you only print PLA, save some money and get the A1 Combo.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
P1SBambu Lab · FDM
vsHi ComboCreality · FDM
| P1S | Spec | Hi Combo |
|---|---|---|
| 16.8 L | Build volume | 20.3 L (wins) |
| 500 mm/s | Top speed | 500 mm/s |
| 0.05 mm (wins) | Finest layer | 0.1 mm |
| 14.13 kg | Weight | 13.31 kg |
Features
| P1S | Feature | Hi Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Enclosed | No |
| Yes | Multi-material (AMS) | No |
| Yes | WiFi | No |
| Yes | Camera | No |
| Yes | HEPA filter | No |
| Yes | Active chamber heating | No |
| No | CoreXY motion system | Yes |
| No | Up to 16-color printing (4x CFS) | Yes |
| No | Die-cast aluminum unibody | Yes |
| No | Tri-metal quick-swap nozzle | Yes |
| No | Auto calibration | Yes |
| No | Direct drive extruder | Yes |
Scores out of 10
| P1S | Spec | Hi Combo |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Value | 8 |
| 8 (wins) | Beginner Friendliness | 7 |
| 10 (wins) | Print Quality | 8 |
| 9 (wins) | Speed | 8 |
| 10 (wins) | Reliability | 7 |
| 9 (wins) | Overall | 7.6 |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 256 × 256 × 256 mm
- 260 × 260 × 300 mm
What owners say
The P1S is the printer I tell people to buy when they say 'I want something that just works.'
P1S owner, r/3DprintingRefreshing a best seller. The P1S is the strong choice for anyone wanting to print ABS without headaches.
P1S owner, Tom's HardwareThe safer choice with better build quality and more established support than newer competitors.
Hi Combo owner, 3DTechValleyCatching up with color. Creality's multi-color game is improving but the CFS still needs refinement.
Hi Combo owner, Tom's HardwareFor the price, you get a solid CoreXY that handles single-color beautifully. Multi-color is a bonus, not a guarantee.
Hi Combo owner, 3DWithUs
Pros & Cons
P1S
- +HEPA filter actually handles ABS fumes, not just PLA smell
- +CoreXY at 500mm/s inside an enclosed chamber
- +Reliability track record is as good as anything at this price
- −Sold without AMS, which adds another $100-150 on top
- −Enclosure lid has to come off to reach prints mid-job
Hi Combo
- +16 colors with 4 CFS modules if you go all-in
- +All-metal CoreXY body that feels solid for the price
- +300mm Z-axis beats most competitors at this price
- −CFS feed reliability is inconsistent on color changes
- −No adaptive purge, fixed volumes waste filament
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 P1S better than the Creality Hi Combo?
By the numbers, the Bambu Lab P1S scores higher (9/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Creality Hi Combo may be the smarter buy if you need multi-color.
Which is better for beginners, Bambu Lab P1S or Creality Hi Combo?
The Bambu Lab P1S is more beginner-friendly (8/10 vs 7/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Bambu Lab P1S worth paying more for over the Creality Hi Combo?
The Bambu Lab P1S scores higher overall (9/10 vs 7.6/10). The extra money gets you hepa filter actually handles abs fumes, not just pla smell.
What's the main difference between Bambu Lab P1S and Creality Hi Combo?
Build volume (256x256x256mm vs 260x260x300mm) and print speed (500 vs 500 mm/s). The Bambu Lab P1S is best for engineering; the Creality Hi Combo targets multi-color.