Bambu Lab P1S
- Price
- $449
- Score
- 9/10
- Wins
- 3/5
Bambu Lab P1S vs Creality SPARKX i7
- The Bambu Lab P1S wins, 9 vs 8.4 out of 10.
- Near-same build volume (260×260×255 vs 256³ mm, 1.03×) and the same 500 mm/s top speed.
- The P1S costs $90 ($449 − $359) more, and that money buys features, not size or speed.
Specs and US prices from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Creality SPARKX i7
- Price
- $359
- Score
- 8.4/10
- Wins
- 2/5
The verdict
Buy the P1S.
9/10 vs SPARKX i7's 8.4/10, and it wins 3 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 $50 and get the A1 Combo.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
P1SBambu Lab · FDM
vsSPARKX i7Creality · FDM
| P1S | Spec | SPARKX i7 |
|---|---|---|
| $449 | Price | $359 (wins) |
| 16.8 L | Build volume | 17.2 L (wins) |
| 500 mm/s | Top speed | 500 mm/s |
| 0.05 mm | Finest layer | 0.05 mm |
| 14.13 kg | Weight | 11.8 kg |
Features
| P1S | Feature | SPARKX i7 |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Enclosed | No |
| Yes | Multi-material (AMS) | No |
| Yes | WiFi | No |
| Yes | Camera | No |
| Yes | HEPA filter | No |
| Yes | Active chamber heating | No |
| No | CFS Lite multi-color (4 colors) | Yes |
| No | AI-assisted print monitoring | Yes |
| No | Auto bed leveling | Yes |
| No | WiFi + touchscreen | Yes |
| No | Direct drive extruder | Yes |
| No | 95% pre-assembled | Yes |
| No | Tom's Hardware CES 2026 Best 3D Printer | Yes |
Value math
$449 ÷ 16.8 L and $359 ÷ 17.2 L. Lower is more printer for the money.
| P1S | Spec | SPARKX i7 |
|---|---|---|
| $26.76 | $ per liter | $20.83 (wins) |
| $0.90 | $ per mm/s | $0.72 (wins) |
Scores out of 10
| P1S | Spec | SPARKX i7 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Value | 9 (wins) |
| 8 | Beginner Friendliness | 9 (wins) |
| 10 (wins) | Print Quality | 8 |
| 9 (wins) | Speed | 8 |
| 10 (wins) | Reliability | 8 |
| 9 (wins) | Overall | 8.4 |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 256 × 256 × 256 mm
- 260 × 260 × 255 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 HardwareTom's Hardware Best 3D Printer of CES 2026. Creality finally has a real Bambu competitor.
SPARKX i7 owner, Tom's HardwareVery beginner friendly, almost plug and play. No tuning or adjustment needed out of the box.
SPARKX i7 owner, Creality Community ForumThe AI monitoring actually works. Caught a spaghetti failure at layer 12 and paused the print automatically.
SPARKX i7 owner, r/CrealityWhen 3D printing stops feeling intimidating, that's the SparkX i7 experience.
SPARKX i7 owner, The Gadgeteer
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
- −$449 without AMS, which adds another $100-150 on top
- −Enclosure lid has to come off to reach prints mid-job
SPARKX i7
- +Tom's Hardware Best 3D Printer at CES 2026, not a paid placement
- +AI monitoring that actually pauses on failures rather than just alerting
- +4-color multi-color at a price that doesn't sting
- −16-page privacy policy just to set it up
- −Software trails Bambu Studio by a noticeable margin
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 SPARKX i7?
By the numbers, the Bambu Lab P1S scores higher (9/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Creality SPARKX i7 may be the smarter buy if you need multi-color.
Which is better for beginners, Bambu Lab P1S or Creality SPARKX i7?
The Creality SPARKX i7 is more beginner-friendly (9/10 vs 8/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Bambu Lab P1S worth $90 more than the Creality SPARKX i7?
The Bambu Lab P1S scores higher overall (9/10 vs 8.4/10). The extra $90 gets you hepa filter actually handles abs fumes, not just pla smell.
What's the main difference between Bambu Lab P1S and Creality SPARKX i7?
Build volume (256x256x256mm vs 260x260x255mm) and print speed (500 vs 500 mm/s). The Bambu Lab P1S is best for engineering; the Creality SPARKX i7 targets multi-color.