Community Pick
At a glance
Bambu Lab · FDM (filament)
- Score
- 8.8/10
- Rank
- n/a/51
- Build
- 16.8 L
- Speed
- 500 mm/s
- Layer
- 0.05 mm
Bambu Lab P1P
- Discontinued. Buy the Bambu Lab P2S instead.
- 16.8 L of build space (256³ mm), 0.8× the 21.6 L average.
- Best at beginner-friendliness: 9/10, against an average of 7.4.
- The catch: Open frame when the cheaper A1 Combo includes AMS Lite: the value math is awkward.
Specs from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
By Shadman Rahman · Prices checked
The verdict
Skip it. Buy the P2S.
The P1P has been replaced by the P2S. If you find it heavily discounted, it's a solid machine. At full price, the P2S is the better buy every time.
Where the P1P won
- #5 of 52Top 5 FDM printers for beginner-friendliness9/10 vs 7.4/10 average
- #6 of 52Top 6 FDM printers for speed9/10 vs 7.9/10 average
- #7 of 52Top 7 FDM printers for overall score8.8/10 vs 8.1/10 average
The numbers behind it
Right side is the average of the 51 current FDM printers we track. Teal wins the row.
P1PBambu Lab · FDM
vsAverage51 FDM printers
| P1P | Spec | Average of 51 |
|---|---|---|
| 16.8 L | Build volume | 21.6 L (wins) |
| 500 mm/s (wins) | Top speed | 476 mm/s |
| 0.05 mm (wins) | Finest layer | 0.054 mm |
| 13.5 kg | Weight | 14.7 kg |
Scores out of 10
| P1P | Spec | Average of 51 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Value | 8.5 (wins) |
| 9 (wins) | Beginner | 7.4 |
| 9 (wins) | Print quality | 8.4 |
| 9 (wins) | Speed | 7.9 |
| 9 (wins) | Reliability | 8.1 |
| 8.8 (wins) | Overall | 8.1 |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 256 × 256 × 256 mmP1P
- 450 × 450 × 470 mmCR-M4, largest current FDM
What owners say
Same guts as the P1S at a lower price. If you add enclosure panels, you basically have a P1S.
r/BambuLabBambu quality, CoreXY speed, open frame flexibility. Solid machine.
Thomas Sanladerer (YouTube)
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Identical CoreXY motion system as the P1S: same speed, same print head, same quality
- +Aftermarket enclosure panels are cheap and turn this into a near-P1S for less money
- +Bambu's slicer and cloud ecosystem work the same as on every other Bambu
Cons
- −Open frame when the cheaper A1 Combo includes AMS Lite: the value math is awkward
- −AMS sold separately: the one thing the A1 Combo has that this doesn't
- −Discontinued: replaced by the P2S, which is just better
Full specs
| Build volume | 256 × 256 × 256 mm |
|---|---|
| Layer resolution | 0.05 to 0.35 mm |
| Top speed | 500 mm/s |
| Weight | 13.5 kg |
| Type | FDM (filament) |
Features
- CoreXY
- Auto bed leveling
- WiFi
- Camera
- Vibration compensation
- Direct drive
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.
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- P1P vs Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro
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- P1P vs Flashforge Adventurer 5M
- P1P vs Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro
- P1P vs Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K S
- P1P vs Prusa Core One
- P1P vs Prusa MK4S
- P1P vs Qidi Q1 Pro
- P1P vs Qidi Q2
- P1P vs Sovol SV08
- P1P vs Voxelab Aquila X2
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the build volume of the Bambu Lab P1P?
The Bambu Lab P1P has a build volume of 256 x 256 x 256 mm.
Is the Bambu Lab P1P good for beginners?
The Bambu Lab P1P scores 9/10 for beginner-friendliness. It's a great choice for beginners.
What are the pros and cons of the Bambu Lab P1P?
Pros: Identical CoreXY motion system as the P1S: same speed, same print head, same quality. Aftermarket enclosure panels are cheap and turn this into a near-P1S for less money. Bambu's slicer and cloud ecosystem work the same as on every other Bambu. Cons: Open frame when the cheaper A1 Combo includes AMS Lite: the value math is awkward. AMS sold separately: the one thing the A1 Combo has that this doesn't. Discontinued: replaced by the P2S, which is just better.
Also worth considering
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9.2/10
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Build
256mm
Speed
500mm/s
Layer
0.05mm
fdmBambu Lab A1
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9.2/10
Best First Printer
The A1 without the AMS Lite. Full 256mm bed, full Bambu quality, single-color only.
Build
256mm
Speed
500mm/s
Layer
0.05mm
