Bambu Lab A1 mini vs. Bambu Lab P1S
Both printers compared directly. The better value is marked in green, where this can be determined objectively.
The key differences
- The Bambu Lab A1 mini is cheaper (under €200) than the Bambu Lab P1S (€200 to €400).
- Only the Bambu Lab P1S has an enclosure. That is a clear advantage for ABS, ASA and other materials prone to warping.
- The Bambu Lab P1S is a CoreXY printer, the Bambu Lab A1 mini a bed slinger. CoreXY allows higher accelerations and is more stable with tall parts.
- The Bambu Lab P1S has the larger build volume (256 × 256 × 256 mm).
| Bambu Lab A1 mini | Bambu Lab P1S | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | under €200 | €200 to €400 |
| Price in the manufacturer's shop | from €189 (As of 7 Oct 2026) | from €379 (was €389) (As of 7 Oct 2026) |
| Design | Bed slinger | CoreXY |
| Enclosure | open | enclosed, chamber passive, activated carbon filter |
| Build volume | 180 × 180 × 180 mm (5.8 l) | 256 × 256 × 256 mm (16.8 l) |
| Dimensions | 347 × 315 × 365 mm | 386 × 389 × 458 mm |
| Weight | 5.5 kg | 13 kg |
| Speed (max.) | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Acceleration (max.) | 10,000 mm/s² | 20,000 mm/s² |
| Nozzle (max.) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Print bed (max.) | 80 °C | 100 °C |
| Extruder | Direct drive, quick-change hotend | Direct drive |
| Calibration | fully automatic calibration | automatic |
| Multi-colour printing | optional with AMS lite (up to 4 colours, available as Combo) | optional with AMS |
| Materials (according to the manufacturer) | PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA | PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA, ABS, ASA, PA, PC, CF filaments |
| Camera | yes, up to 1080p | yes, 720p |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, microSD, app | Wi-Fi, microSD, app |
| Display | 2.4" touchscreen | 2.7" display with buttons |
Who is which one suitable for?
Bambu Lab A1 mini
Beginners, children's rooms and craft rooms with little space.
- Very affordable and compact
- Lots of automation, hardly any tuning
Bambu Lab P1S
Anyone who wants a proven enclosed printer at a lower price.
- Enclosed, fast and proven
- Multi-colour printing possible with AMS
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