Bambu Lab P1P vs Prusa Research XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
P1P and XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle are not direct competitors: very different prices (~8.2×). P1P costs less (~€550) and is the entry-level choice; XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle offers more capability at a higher price (~€4499). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
P1P
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
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| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2022 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~500–600 € | 4499 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 38.6 × 38.9 × 45.8 cm | 70 × 90 × 72 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 9.65 kg | 33.7 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 360 × 360 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 360 mm |
| Power (W) | 1000 W | 720 W |
| Voltage (V) | 100 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | — |
| Declared precision | — | 0.2 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 256 mm | 360 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 256 mm | 360 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 | — |
| 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 | True |
| Native Klipper | False | False |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | False |
| 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 is natively compatible with PrusaSlicer, an open-source slicer with official tested profiles for all supported materials; OrcaSlicer profiles are also available. The firmware is Prusa-proprietary (STM32/xBuddy-based) with no native Klipper support. Remote management is available via Prusa Connect (optional cloud platform) or over the local network; offline printing from USB is fully supported with no functional limitations. |
The differences that matter
- Price: P1P 550 € vs XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle 4499 € — P1P wins (+718%)
- Work area: P1P 256×256 mm vs XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle 360×360 mm — XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle wins (+98%)
- Max colors: P1P 16 vs XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle 5 — P1P wins (+220%)
- Enclosed chamber: XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle yes, P1P no
- Build height Z: P1P 256 mm vs XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle 360 mm — XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle wins (+41%)
Which one to choose
Choose XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle if…
you value work area, enclosed chamber and build height z.
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