Bambu Lab P1P vs Prusa Research XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
P1P and XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer are not direct competitors: very different prices (~4.2×). P1P costs less (~€550) and is the entry-level choice; XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer offers more capability at a higher price (~€2299). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
P1P
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
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XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2022 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~500–600 € | 2299 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 38.6 × 38.9 × 45.8 cm | 70 × 90 × 72 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 9.65 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 360 × 360 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 360 mm |
| Power (W) | 1000 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 100 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 400 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.2 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 256 mm | 360.0 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 256 mm | 360.0 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 400 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 | True |
| Native Klipper | False | False |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | True |
| Max 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. | The printer runs Marlin firmware customized by Prusa, heavily influenced by Klipper and natively compatible with PrusaSlicer for tool-change management, Input Shaper, and Pressure Advance. Other slicers such as Cura or Simplify3D produce standard G-code but don't support tool changing or the segmented bed. The G-code protocol is open, and control via OctoPrint or Pronterface is possible. PrusaConnect and Wi-Fi are built in for remote management, while the absence of a locked proprietary ecosystem allows the use of third-party filaments and spare parts. |
The differences that matter
- Price: P1P 550 € vs XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer 2299 € — P1P wins (+318%)
- Work area: P1P 256×256 mm vs XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer 360×360 mm — XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer wins (+98%)
- Max colors: P1P 16 vs XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer 5 — P1P wins (+220%)
- Build height Z: P1P 256 mm vs XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer 360 mm — XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer wins (+41%)
- Max print speed: P1P 500 mm/s vs XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer 400 mm/s — P1P wins (+25%)
Which one to choose
Choose XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer if…
you value work area, build height z and multi-extruder.
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