Bambu Lab P1P vs Elegoo Neptune 3 Pro
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
P1P and Neptune 3 Pro are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose P1P if max print speed matters more; choose Neptune 3 Pro if price matters more. On the category's overall technical index, P1P scores 36/100 against 15/100 for Neptune 3 Pro.
| Parameter |
P1P
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
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Neptune 3 Pro
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2022 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~500–600 € | ~199–259 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 38.6 × 38.9 × 45.8 cm | 47.5 × 44.5 × 51.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 9.65 kg | 8.1 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 225 × 225 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 280 mm |
| Power (W) | 1000 W | 350 W |
| Voltage (V) | 100 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 180 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 256 mm | 225 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 256 mm | 280 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 | 180 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 | 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 operating system is based on the open-source Marlin firmware, ensuring broad compatibility and stability for the user. The printer is supported by major slicing software on the market, such as Ultimaker Cura and PrusaSlicer, for which official preset profiles or easily configurable community profiles exist. Operational management is handled via a practical removable capacitive touchscreen, featuring a simple interface for manual control and monitoring. The machine operates entirely offline, reading G-code files via a MicroSD card or direct USB cable connection, without any dependency on cloud services or wireless networks. |
The differences that matter
- Price: P1P 550 € vs Neptune 3 Pro 229 € — Neptune 3 Pro wins (+140%)
- Max print speed: P1P 500 mm/s vs Neptune 3 Pro 180 mm/s — P1P wins (+178%)
- Max colors: P1P 16 vs Neptune 3 Pro 1 — P1P wins (+1500%)
- Work area: P1P 256×256 mm vs Neptune 3 Pro 225×225 mm — P1P wins (+29%)
- Input shaper: P1P yes, Neptune 3 Pro no
Which one to choose
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