Bambu Lab A1 mini vs Bambu Lab P2S
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
A1 mini and P2S are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose A1 mini if price matters more; choose P2S if work area and max colors matters more. On the category's overall technical index, P2S scores 50/100 against 28/100 for A1 mini.
| Parameter |
A1 mini
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
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P2S
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 299 € | 519 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 34.7 × 31.5 × 36.5 cm | 39.2 × 40.6 × 47.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 5.7 kg | 14.9 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 180 × 180 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 180 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | 150 W | 1200 W |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 600 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 | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 600 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 | 20 |
| 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 official slicer is Bambu Studio, available for macOS, Windows, and Linux. The printer also accepts standard G-code exported from third-party slicers such as PrusaSlicer, SuperSlicer, and Cura, though certain advanced Bambu-specific features — including RFID-based filament detection and some automatic calibration modes — are only available within Bambu Studio. Remote control is handled via the Bambu Handy mobile app and desktop app; push notifications require cloud connectivity. |
The differences that matter
- Price: A1 mini 299 € vs P2S 519 € — A1 mini wins (+74%)
- Work area: A1 mini 180×180 mm vs P2S 256×256 mm — P2S wins (+102%)
- Max colors: A1 mini 4 vs P2S 20 — P2S wins (+400%)
- Enclosed chamber: P2S yes, A1 mini no
- Build height Z: A1 mini 180 mm vs P2S 256 mm — P2S wins (+42%)
Which one to choose
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