Bambu Lab P1P vs Creality Ender-3 V3
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
P1P and Ender-3 V3 are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose P1P if max colors matters more; choose Ender-3 V3 if price matters more.
| Parameter |
P1P
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
|
Ender-3 V3
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| 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 | False | False |
| 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 | True |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | False |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | False |
| 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
- Max colors: P1P 16 vs Ender-3 V3 1 — P1P wins (+1500%)
- Price: P1P 550 € vs Ender-3 V3 419 € — Ender-3 V3 wins (+31%)
- Work area: P1P 256×256 mm vs Ender-3 V3 220×220 mm — P1P wins (+35%)
- Native Klipper: Ender-3 V3 yes, P1P no
- Multicolor printing: P1P yes, Ender-3 V3 no
Which one to choose
Choose Ender-3 V3 if…
you value price, native klipper and max print speed.
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