Bambu Lab P1P vs Creality K1 Max
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
P1P and K1 Max are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose P1P if price and max colors matters more; choose K1 Max if enclosed chamber and work area matters more. On the category's overall technical index, K1 Max scores 49/100 against 36/100 for P1P.
| Parameter |
P1P
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
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K1 Max
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2022 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~500–600 € | 899 € |
| Price updated on | — | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 38.6 × 38.9 × 45.8 cm | 43.5 × 46.2 × 52.6 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 9.65 kg | 18 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 300 × 300 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 300 mm |
| Power (W) | 1000 W | 1000 W |
| Voltage (V) | 100 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 256 mm | 300 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 256 mm | 300 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 120 °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 | True |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | False |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | True |
| Max colors | 16 | 4 |
| 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. | It runs on the Klipper-based Creality OS. Compatible with Creality Print, Cura, and PrusaSlicer, featuring remote control support via Wi-Fi or LAN. |
The differences that matter
- Price: P1P 550 € vs K1 Max 899 € — P1P wins (+63%)
- Max colors: P1P 16 vs K1 Max 4 — P1P wins (+300%)
- Enclosed chamber: K1 Max yes, P1P no
- Work area: P1P 256×256 mm vs K1 Max 300×300 mm — K1 Max wins (+37%)
- Native Klipper: K1 Max yes, P1P no
Which one to choose
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