Bambu Lab A1 vs Bambu Lab P1S
Two popular machines side by side on volume, enclosure, speed, material range and price — and which one to buy for your case.
| Spec | Bambu Lab A1 | Bambu Lab P1S |
|---|---|---|
| Build volume | 256 × 256 × 256 mm | 256 × 256 × 256 mm |
| Volume | 16777 L | 16777 L |
| Enclosure | No | Yes |
| Extruder | Direct drive | Direct drive |
| Hardened nozzle | No | Yes |
| Bed levelling | auto | auto |
| Usable speed | ~500 mm/s | ~500 mm/s |
| Release year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Approx. price | $340 | $600 |
| Materials it prints well | 7 | 14 |
Quick verdict
- Bigger prints: A tie.
- Faster: A tie.
- Cheaper: Bambu Lab A1
- Wider material range: Bambu Lab P1S (7 vs 14 materials without modification)
The Bambu Lab A1 in short
The full-size A1: fast, quiet, and almost plug-and-play. Open frame, so ABS/ASA are not advised.
The Bambu Lab P1S in short
The default "do everything" printer of its generation: enclosed Core-XY, hardened nozzle, multi-colour ready.