P1P vs CORE One+

Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)

In brief

P1P and CORE One+ are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose P1P if price matters more; choose CORE One+ if closed chamber matters more.

Parameter
Bambu Lab P1P P1P Bambu Lab F2 · Intermediate
Prusa Research CORE One+ CORE One+ Prusa Research F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year 2022 2026
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~500–600 € ~1049–1349 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 38.6 × 38.9 × 45.8 cm 41.5 × 44.4 × 55.5 cm
Weight (kg) 9.65 kg 22.5 kg
Work area (mm) 256 × 256 mm 250 × 220 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 256 mm 270 mm
Power (W) 1000 W 240 W
Voltage (V) 100 V 230 V
Maximum speed 500 mm/s
Category specs
XY print surface (mm) 256 mm 220 mm
Maximum Z height (mm) 256 mm 270 mm
Kinematics corexy corexy
Max nozzle temperature (°C) 300 °C 290 °C
Max bed temperature (°C) 100 °C 120 °C
Max print speed (mm/s) 500 mm/s
Closed chamber False True
Filament sensor True True
Auto leveling mesh mesh
Standard nozzle diameter (mm) 0.4 mm 0.4 mm
Multi-extruder False False
Native Klipper False False
Input shaper True True
Multicolor printing True True
Requires external accessory True True
Maximum colors 16 5
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. Natively compatible with PrusaSlicer (based on Slic3r, open-source), but it works with any slicer able to generate Marlin-flavored G-code, such as Cura, ideaMaker or Simplify3D. The firmware is a Prusa-modified Marlin 2, fully open: no lock-in to proprietary software or protocols. The user has full control over the machine, but PrusaSlicer is recommended for optimal performance, as it includes exclusive profiles and features like dynamic flow calibration.

The differences that matter

  • Price: P1P 550 € vs CORE One+ 1199 € — P1P wins (+118%)
  • Maximum colors: P1P 16 vs CORE One+ 5 — P1P wins (+220%)
  • Closed chamber: CORE One+ yes, P1P no
  • Work area: P1P 256×256 mm vs CORE One+ 250×220 mm — P1P wins (+19%)
  • Max bed temperature: P1P 100 °C vs CORE One+ 120 °C — CORE One+ wins (+20%)

Which one to choose

Choose P1P if…

you value price, maximum colors and work area.

See the P1P sheet →

Choose CORE One+ if…

you value closed chamber, max bed temperature and maximum z height.

See the CORE One+ sheet →

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