Bambu Lab P1S
- Price
- $449
- Score
- 9/10
- Wins
- 2/5
Bambu Lab P1S vs Flashforge Adventurer 5M
- The Bambu Lab P1S wins, 9 vs 8.6 out of 10.
- P1S prints 1.6× the volume (256³ ÷ 220³ = 1.58) for $200 ($449 − $249) more.
- Adventurer 5M is faster, 600 vs 500 mm/s.
- Pick the Adventurer 5M if your prints fit in 22 cm.
Specs and US prices from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Flashforge Adventurer 5M
- Price
- $249
- Score
- 8.6/10
- Wins
- 2/5
The verdict
Buy the P1S.
9/10 vs Adventurer 5M's 8.6/10, and it wins 2 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
vsAdventurer 5MFlashforge · FDM
| P1S | Spec | Adventurer 5M |
|---|---|---|
| $449 | Price | $249 (wins) |
| 16.8 L (wins) | Build volume | 10.6 L |
| 500 mm/s | Top speed | 600 mm/s (wins) |
| 0.05 mm | Finest layer | 0.05 mm |
| 14.13 kg | Weight | 11 kg |
Features
| P1S | Feature | Adventurer 5M |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Enclosed | Yes |
| Yes | Multi-material (AMS) | No |
| Yes | WiFi | No |
| Yes | Camera | No |
| Yes | HEPA filter | Yes |
| Yes | Active chamber heating | No |
| No | Auto leveling | Yes |
| No | Quick-swap nozzle | Yes |
| No | 600mm/s speed | Yes |
Value math
$449 ÷ 16.8 L and $249 ÷ 10.6 L. Lower is more printer for the money.
| P1S | Spec | Adventurer 5M |
|---|---|---|
| $26.76 | $ per liter | $23.38 (wins) |
| $0.90 | $ per mm/s | $0.41 (wins) |
Scores out of 10
| P1S | Spec | Adventurer 5M |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Value | 9 (wins) |
| 8 | Beginner Friendliness | 9 (wins) |
| 10 (wins) | Print Quality | 8 |
| 9 | Speed | 9 |
| 10 (wins) | Reliability | 8 |
| 9 (wins) | Overall | 8.6 |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 256 × 256 × 256 mm
- 220 × 220 × 220 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 HardwareEnclosed printer under $300 with HEPA? Flashforge is pricing this thing to sell.
Adventurer 5M owner, r/3DprintingMy go-to recommendation for families. Kids safe, fumes managed, prints great.
Adventurer 5M owner, Teaching Tech (YouTube)
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
Adventurer 5M
- +Enclosed with HEPA filter for $249: 130 dollars cheaper than the Pro version with the same key features
- +Toolless nozzle swap takes 30 seconds: pull the module out, snap the new one in
- +600mm/s inside an enclosure is faster than most open-frame budget machines
- −220mm cube is smaller than open-frame rivals at this price
- −Proprietary nozzle modules: you can't use standard 0.4mm nozzles
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 Flashforge Adventurer 5M?
By the numbers, the Bambu Lab P1S scores higher (9/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Flashforge Adventurer 5M may be the smarter buy if you need enclosed.
Which is better for beginners, Bambu Lab P1S or Flashforge Adventurer 5M?
The Flashforge Adventurer 5M is more beginner-friendly (9/10 vs 8/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Bambu Lab P1S worth $200 more than the Flashforge Adventurer 5M?
The Bambu Lab P1S scores higher overall (9/10 vs 8.6/10). The extra $200 gets you hepa filter actually handles abs fumes, not just pla smell.
What's the main difference between Bambu Lab P1S and Flashforge Adventurer 5M?
Build volume (256x256x256mm vs 220x220x220mm) and print speed (500 vs 600 mm/s). The Bambu Lab P1S is best for engineering; the Flashforge Adventurer 5M targets enclosed.