FDM printers
Bambu Lab P1S Review
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The enclosed speed machine most buyers should start with
About $349 (price checked Sep 2026)typical $399, combo pricing varies
Our verdict
The enclosed speed machine most buyers should start with. The P1S is the sweet spot in Bambu’s lineup: enclosed CoreXY speed, automatic calibration, and optional AMS multi-color without jumping to flagship pricing. It is the appliance experience (send a file, get a part) that made consumer FDM explode. Overall 9.3/10.
Where this enclosed box sits in a small room is the small-apartment placement guide.
WIRED's P1S Combo review, set next to this score, is on the expert buying guide.
Who should buy the Bambu Lab P1S
Makers who want reliable, fast prints and multi-color potential without tinkering every weekend.
- + Fast enclosed CoreXY
- + Excellent out-of-box success
- + AMS multi-color ecosystem
Who should skip it
- More closed than open-source machines
- Spare-parts philosophy differs from Prusa
How this printer's setup compares with the others we score is on the 3D printer setup tips page.
Bambu Lab P1S vs Original Prusa MK4S
The Bambu Lab P1S scores 9.3/10 at about $349 (price checked Sep 2026). The Original Prusa MK4S scores 9.1/10 at about $899 (price checked Sep 2026). Open, repairable, and built to stay on the bench for years.
Specs
- Build volume
- 256 × 256 × 256 mm
- Style
- Enclosed CoreXY
- Speed
- Up to ~500 mm/s class
- Multi-color
- AMS optional
Bambu Lab P1S FAQ
- Who should buy the Bambu Lab P1S?
- Makers who want reliable, fast prints and multi-color potential without tinkering every weekend.
- What score did the Bambu Lab P1S get?
- Overall 9.3/10. That score blends print quality, durability, value, ease of use, and compatibility.
- How much does the Bambu Lab P1S cost?
- About $349 (price checked Sep 2026). Prices change often, so check the live price on Amazon.