Bambu Lab P1S
- Price
- $449
- Score
- 9/10
- Wins
- 4/5
Bambu Lab P1S vs Sovol SV06 Plus
- The Bambu Lab P1S wins, 9 vs 7.2 out of 10.
- SV06 Plus prints 1.8× the volume (300×300×340 ÷ 256³ = 1.82) and costs $150 ($449 − $299) less.
- P1S is faster, 500 vs 250 mm/s.
- Pick the P1S if your prints fit in 25.6 cm.
Specs and US prices from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Sovol SV06 Plus
- Price
- $299
- Score
- 7.2/10
- Wins
- 1/5
The verdict
Buy the P1S.
9/10 vs SV06 Plus's 7.2/10, 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 $50 and get the A1 Combo.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
P1SBambu Lab · FDM
vsSV06 PlusSovol · FDM
| P1S | Spec | SV06 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| $449 | Price | $299 (wins) |
| 16.8 L | Build volume | 30.6 L (wins) |
| 500 mm/s (wins) | Top speed | 250 mm/s |
| 0.05 mm | Finest layer | 0.05 mm |
| 14.13 kg | Weight | 12 kg |
Features
| P1S | Feature | SV06 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Enclosed | No |
| Yes | Multi-material (AMS) | No |
| Yes | WiFi | No |
| Yes | Camera | No |
| Yes | HEPA filter | No |
| Yes | Active chamber heating | No |
| No | All-metal direct drive | Yes |
| No | Auto bed leveling | Yes |
| No | PEI build plate | Yes |
| No | 300x300mm bed | Yes |
| No | Linear rails | Yes |
Value math
$449 ÷ 16.8 L and $299 ÷ 30.6 L. Lower is more printer for the money.
| P1S | Spec | SV06 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| $26.76 | $ per liter | $9.77 (wins) |
| $0.90 (wins) | $ per mm/s | $1.20 |
Scores out of 10
| P1S | Spec | SV06 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Value | 9 (wins) |
| 8 (wins) | Beginner Friendliness | 6 |
| 10 (wins) | Print Quality | 8 |
| 9 (wins) | Speed | 5 |
| 10 (wins) | Reliability | 8 |
| 9 (wins) | Overall | 7.2 |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 256 × 256 × 256 mm
- 300 × 300 × 340 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 Hardware300mm bed and linear rails for $299 is almost too good to be true. It's not.
SV06 Plus owner, r/3DprintingSolid Ender 3 alternative if you need more bed real estate. Sovol did the job right.
SV06 Plus owner, 3DPrintBeginner (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
SV06 Plus
- +300x300mm bed at $299 is 37% more area than the Ender 3's 220mm
- +Linear rails mean consistent layer quality even on long print runs
- +All-metal hotend handles PETG and ABS without heat creep issues
- −250mm/s max speed is slower than the modern budget standard
- −Larger footprint than the Ender 3: measure your space first
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 Sovol SV06 Plus?
By the numbers, the Bambu Lab P1S scores higher (9/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Sovol SV06 Plus may be the smarter buy if you need large-prints.
Which is better for beginners, Bambu Lab P1S or Sovol SV06 Plus?
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 $150 more than the Sovol SV06 Plus?
The Bambu Lab P1S scores higher overall (9/10 vs 7.2/10). The extra $150 gets you hepa filter actually handles abs fumes, not just pla smell.
What's the main difference between Bambu Lab P1S and Sovol SV06 Plus?
Build volume (256x256x256mm vs 300x300x340mm) and print speed (500 vs 250 mm/s). The Bambu Lab P1S is best for engineering; the Sovol SV06 Plus targets large-prints.