Bambu Lab P1P vs Creality Ender-3 V3
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Two machines at similar prices with opposite philosophies: the P1P is tied to Bambu Studio and prints in several colours with an accessory, the Ender-3 V3 runs Klipper with third-party slicers but prints in one colour.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2022 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~500–600 € | 419 € |
| Price updated on | — | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 38.6 × 38.9 × 45.8 cm | 35.8 × 37.4 × 49.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 9.65 kg | 7.8 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 | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 600 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 | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | No | No |
| Filament sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | No | No |
| Native Klipper | No | Yes |
| Input shaper | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | Yes | No |
| Multicolor requires accessory | Yes | No |
| 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 native operating system is Creality OS, a customized version of Klipper. It supports Creality Print and major third-party slicers, along with WiFi connectivity and remote management. |
The differences that matter
- Multicolor → the P1P reaches 16 colours as declared by the manufacturer, with an accessory to add; the Ender-3 V3 prints a single colour.
- Build plate, 256×256 mm vs 220×220 mm → the P1P takes parts 3.6 cm wider on each side.
- Price, about 550 € vs 419 € → the P1P costs about 130 € more.
- Software → Bambu Studio on the P1P, without native Klipper; Creality OS on Klipper with third-party slicers on the Ender-3 V3.
Which one to choose
Choose P1P if…
Multicolor models with the accessory, on a larger bed, working with Bambu Studio and the Handy app; for those who do not want the cloud there is a LAN-only mode. There is no native Klipper, and third-party slicers work only with unofficial profiles.
Choose Ender-3 V3 if…
You print in a single colour at 419 €, with Creality OS on Klipper and the freedom to choose your slicer. The bed is smaller and there is no multicolor.
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Filaments for these printers
The most chosen spools among the materials both printers can print according to their specifications.
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