Choose Bambu Lab P1P if...
- you already own a P1P and mostly print open-frame-friendly materials
- customisable printable panels are part of your plan
- a used P1P price is low enough to justify its discontinued status
Bambu Lab P1P vs Bambu Lab P1S: Which Should You Buy?
Short answer
For a new purchase, the P1S is generally the clearer option where available because it is enclosed and current. For an existing P1P owner, an enclosure upgrade can make sense when its material and cooling benefits address a real need.
Choose Bambu Lab P1S if...
- you want a factory enclosure, auxiliary cooling and activated-carbon filter
- you expect to print ABS or ASA regularly
- you want a current model rather than a discontinued one
Price and status context
Bambu Lab P1P: Not confirmed. No current base-price reference recorded. Status: discontinued.
Bambu Lab P1S: $699. Manufacturer store price observed; base printer only. Status: current.
Prices are indicative, region- and bundle-sensitive, and last checked 2026-09-20. Compare like-for-like base printers, combos and accessories before deciding.
Key differences
| Feature | Bambu Lab P1P | Bambu Lab P1S |
|---|---|---|
| Build volume | 256 x 256 x 256 mm | 256 x 256 x 256 mm |
| Enclosure | Open frame | Enclosed |
| Maximum bed temperature | 100 C | 100 C |
| Multicolour | Compatible with AMS accessories | Up to 16 colours with compatible AMS units |
Bambu Lab P1P vs Bambu Lab P1S in practice
Bambu Lab announced the P1P is reaching end of sale while continuing accessory support for five years. Availability may therefore be used or region-specific.
The P1S adds a plastic-and-glass enclosure, controlled fans and activated-carbon filtering. These differences are more important than the identical build volume.
A P1P enclosure upgrade is not automatically cheaper or equivalent to a P1S purchase. Price the complete kit and consider time, warranty and current availability.
Full specifications
| Specification | Bambu Lab P1P | Bambu Lab P1S |
|---|---|---|
| Machine dimensions | 386 x 389 x 458 mm | 389 x 389 x 458 mm |
| Maximum nozzle temperature | 300 C | 300 C |
| Maximum claimed speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Camera | Low-frame-rate 720p camera with timelapse | Low-frame-rate 720p camera with timelapse |
| Material guidance | Ideal: PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA, PET. PA, PC, ABS and ASA need an enclosure; fibre-filled materials are not recommended. | Ideal: PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA, PET, ABS and ASA. PA and PC are listed as capable. |
Running-cost considerations
Maximum speed is not a job-cost result. Filament, purge waste, print time, energy use and failure allowance all depend on the sliced job. Estimate the real cost of a job on either printer.
Questions
Are the P1P and P1S the same size?
They have the same stated 256 mm cube build volume. The P1S is slightly wider and heavier because of its enclosure.
Methodology and limitations
InspectMesh compares stated specifications and use-case implications. It has not hands-on tested these printers for this page. Maximum speeds are manufacturer claims, material results vary, and prices are time-sensitive.
Specifications last checked: 2026-09-20.