Bambu Lab P1P vs Prusa Research MK4S
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
P1P leads on the available specs (starting with price); MK4S makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case. On the category's overall technical index, P1P scores 36/100 against 17/100 for MK4S.
| Parameter |
P1P
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
|
MK4S
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2022 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~500–600 € | 999 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 38.6 × 38.9 × 45.8 cm | 50 × 55 × 40 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 9.65 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 250 × 210 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 220 mm |
| Power (W) | 1000 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 100 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 256 mm | — |
| Build height Z (mm) | 256 mm | — |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | — |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | — |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | — |
| Enclosed chamber | False | False |
| Filament sensor | True | — |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | — |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | — |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | False | False |
| Input shaper | True | — |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | True |
| Max colors | 16 | — |
| 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. | PrusaSlicer (optimized) and Prusa Connect for remote control. The machine accepts G-code from any slicer (Cura, Simplify3D) and communicates via USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi using an open Marlin-based protocol. Compatible with OctoPrint and offline management. Does not require a Prusa account to print, unlike machines with proprietary firmware that block features without connection. |
The differences that matter
- Price: P1P 550 € vs MK4S 999 € — P1P wins (+82%)
- Work area: P1P 256×256 mm vs MK4S 250×210 mm — P1P wins (+25%)
Which one to choose
MakerSpecs is an independent atlas. We don't sell products: this comparison links to both sheets, where you'll find complete data and official links.