Bambu Lab P1P vs Creality Ender-5 Max
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
P1P and Ender-5 Max are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose P1P if max colors matters more; choose Ender-5 Max if work area matters more.
| Parameter |
P1P
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
|
Ender-5 Max
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2022 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~500–600 € | ~400–500 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 38.6 × 38.9 × 45.8 cm | 46.18 × 43.48 × 52.58 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 9.65 kg | 18 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 400 × 400 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 400 mm |
| Power (W) | 1000 W | 350 W |
| Voltage (V) | 100 V | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 700 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 ±mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 256 mm | 400 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 256 mm | 400 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 700 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 | — |
| 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. | Klipper-based firmware with a 4.3" colour touchscreen. Compatible with Creality Print, Orca Slicer and PrusaSlicer; remote monitoring via the Creality Cloud app is optional. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: P1P 256×256 mm vs Ender-5 Max 400×400 mm — Ender-5 Max wins (+144%)
- Max colors: P1P 16 vs Ender-5 Max 1 — P1P wins (+1500%)
- Build height Z: P1P 256 mm vs Ender-5 Max 400 mm — Ender-5 Max wins (+56%)
- Max print speed: P1P 500 mm/s vs Ender-5 Max 700 mm/s — Ender-5 Max wins (+40%)
- Price: P1P 550 € vs Ender-5 Max 450 € — Ender-5 Max wins (+22%)
Which one to choose
Choose Ender-5 Max if…
you value work area, build height z and max print speed.
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