Bambu Lab A1 vs. Bambu Lab P1S
Both printers compared directly. The better value is marked in green, where this can be determined objectively.
The key differences
- 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 a bed slinger. CoreXY allows higher accelerations and is more stable with tall parts.
- Both are roughly on par in build volume.
| Bambu Lab A1 | Bambu Lab P1S | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | €200 to €400 | €200 to €400 |
| Price in the manufacturer's shop | from €259 (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 | 256 × 256 × 256 mm (16.8 l) | 256 × 256 × 256 mm (16.8 l) |
| Dimensions | 385 × 410 × 430 mm | 386 × 389 × 458 mm |
| Weight | 8.3 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.) | 100 °C | 100 °C |
| Extruder | Direct drive, quick-change hotend | Direct drive |
| Calibration | fully automatic calibration incl. Z offset | 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, timelapse | yes, 720p |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, app, PC software | Wi-Fi, microSD, app |
| Display | 3.5" touchscreen | 2.7" display with buttons |
Who is which one suitable for?
Bambu Lab A1
Beginners and hobby makers who want good results quickly and, if needed, multi-colour printing.
- Very fast for a bed slinger
- Multi-colour printing can be retrofitted cheaply
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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