Bambu Lab A1 mini vs Bambu Lab P1S
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
A1 mini and P1S are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose A1 mini if price matters more; choose P1S if work area and max colors matters more. On the category's overall technical index, P1S scores 46/100 against 28/100 for A1 mini.
| Parameter |
A1 mini
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
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P1S
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 299 € | ~399–499 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 34.7 × 31.5 × 36.5 cm | 38.9 × 38.9 × 45.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 5.7 kg | 12.95 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 180 × 180 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 180 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | 150 W | 1000 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 100 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 50 μm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 180 mm | 256 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 180 mm | 256 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 80 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | false | True |
| Filament sensor | true | True |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | false | False |
| Native Klipper | false | False |
| Input shaper | true | True |
| Multicolor printing | true | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | true | True |
| Max colors | 4 | 16 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Compatible with Bambu Studio (OrcaSlicer-derived) and OrcaSlicer. Supports LAN mode for cloud-free printing. Does not run native Klipper. | The P1S is managed through Bambu Studio, Bambu Lab's proprietary slicer available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, or via OrcaSlicer, the widely adopted open-source fork that provides finer parameter control. The Bambu Handy mobile app enables remote monitoring and print launching. The printer supports local LAN connections without a mandatory cloud account, though some advanced features — such as remote timelapses and OTA firmware updates — require a Bambu account. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: A1 mini 180×180 mm vs P1S 256×256 mm — P1S wins (+102%)
- Price: A1 mini 299 € vs P1S 449 € — A1 mini wins (+50%)
- Max colors: A1 mini 4 vs P1S 16 — P1S wins (+300%)
- Enclosed chamber: P1S yes, A1 mini no
- Build height Z: A1 mini 180 mm vs P1S 256 mm — P1S wins (+42%)
Which one to choose
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