Bambu Lab P1P vs Creality Ender-3 V3 SE
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
P1P and Ender-3 V3 SE are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.1×). Ender-3 V3 SE costs less (~€175) and is the entry-level choice; P1P offers more capability at a higher price (~€550). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
P1P
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
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Ender-3 V3 SE
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2022 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~500–600 € | ~150–200 € |
| Price updated on | — | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 38.6 × 38.9 × 45.8 cm | 42 × 36.6 × 49 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 9.65 kg | 7.34 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 220 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 250 mm |
| Power (W) | 1000 W | 350 W |
| Voltage (V) | 100 V | 220 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 250 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 ±mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 256 mm | 220 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 256 mm | 250 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 260 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 250 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | False |
| Filament sensor | True | False |
| 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 | False |
| Multicolor printing | True | False |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | — |
| Max colors | 16 | 1 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The P1P works with Bambu Studio, Bambu Lab's proprietary slicing software available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, and with the Bambu Handy mobile app for remote monitoring and print management. Cloud connectivity is optional: the printer also supports a LAN-only mode for users who prefer to operate without connecting to external servers. It is not natively compatible with open-source firmware such as Klipper, nor with third-party slicers like PrusaSlicer or OrcaSlicer without unofficial profiles. | The printer runs Creality's proprietary Marlin-based firmware. It is compatible with Creality Print and Cura 5.0 or later; Simplify3D support is documented by third-party resellers. Print files are transferred via SD card. Community guides exist for converting to Klipper, but this is not an officially supported configuration and requires manual hardware and firmware intervention. |
MakerSpecs Awards
P1P
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Ender-3 V3 SE
Best price Intermediate
The lowest list price among intermediate Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) machines: €175. The second cheapest starts at €229. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Price: P1P 550 € vs Ender-3 V3 SE 175 € — Ender-3 V3 SE wins (+214%)
- Max print speed: P1P 500 mm/s vs Ender-3 V3 SE 250 mm/s — P1P wins (+100%)
- Max colors: P1P 16 vs Ender-3 V3 SE 1 — P1P wins (+1500%)
- Work area: P1P 256×256 mm vs Ender-3 V3 SE 220×220 mm — P1P wins (+35%)
- Filament sensor: P1P yes, Ender-3 V3 SE no
Which one to choose
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