Bambu Lab P1S
- Price
- $449
- Score
- 9/10
- Wins
- 5/5
Bambu Lab P1S vs QIDI iBox Mono2
- The Bambu Lab P1S takes the crown with 9/10 vs 6.4/10.
- It pulls ahead in Value, Beginner Friendliness, Print Quality, Speed, Reliability.
- That said, the QIDI iBox Mono2 saves you $220.
Specs and US prices from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
QIDI iBox Mono2
- Price
- $229
- Score
- 6.4/10
- Wins
- 0/5
The verdict
Buy the P1S.
9/10 vs iBox Mono2's 6.4/10, and it wins 5 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
vsiBox Mono2QIDI · RESIN
| P1S | Spec | iBox Mono2 |
|---|---|---|
| $449 | Price | $229 (wins) |
| 16.8 L (wins) | Build volume | 1.6 L |
| 500 mm/s | Top speed | 90 mm/s |
| 0.05 mm | Finest layer | 0.01 mm (wins) |
| 14.13 kg | Weight | 5.2 kg |
Features
| P1S | Feature | iBox Mono2 |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Enclosed | No |
| Yes | Multi-material (AMS) | No |
| Yes | WiFi | Yes |
| Yes | Camera | No |
| Yes | HEPA filter | No |
| Yes | Active chamber heating | No |
| No | 4K mono LCD | Yes |
| No | Enclosed design | Yes |
| No | Compact form factor | Yes |
Value math
$449 ÷ 16.8 L and $229 ÷ 1.6 L. Lower is more printer for the money.
| P1S | Spec | iBox Mono2 |
|---|---|---|
| $26.76 (wins) | $ per liter | $140.32 |
Scores out of 10
| P1S | Spec | iBox Mono2 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 (wins) | Value | 7 |
| 8 (wins) | Beginner Friendliness | 6 |
| 10 (wins) | Print Quality | 7 |
| 9 (wins) | Speed | 5 |
| 10 (wins) | Reliability | 7 |
| 9 (wins) | Overall | 6.4 |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 256 × 256 × 256 mm
- 120 × 68 × 200 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 enclosed design is the killer feature. My apartment doesn't smell like a resin factory anymore.
iBox Mono2 owner, r/resinprintingNiche pick, but if you share a small space, the enclosure is worth it.
iBox Mono2 owner, r/PrintedMinis
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
iBox Mono2
- +Enclosed design contains resin fumes better than open printers without relying solely on a purifier
- +WiFi standard, unlike some competitors at this price
- +QIDI build quality is solid and consistent
- −4K resolution is significantly behind competitors offering 9K at the same price
- −120x68mm build volume is one of the smallest in the category
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.
Buy these with it
A printer does nothing without these. Grab them in the same order.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Bambu Lab P1S better than the QIDI iBox Mono2?
By the numbers, the Bambu Lab P1S scores higher (9/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the QIDI iBox Mono2 may be the smarter buy if you need resin.
Which is better for beginners, Bambu Lab P1S or QIDI iBox Mono2?
The Bambu Lab P1S is more beginner-friendly (8/10 vs 6/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Bambu Lab P1S worth $220 more than the QIDI iBox Mono2?
The Bambu Lab P1S scores higher overall (9/10 vs 6.4/10). The extra $220 gets you hepa filter actually handles abs fumes, not just pla smell.
What's the main difference between Bambu Lab P1S and QIDI iBox Mono2?
Technology: the Bambu Lab P1S is FDM (filament) and the QIDI iBox Mono2 is RESIN (resin). FDM prints bigger functional parts; resin delivers finer surface detail.