Bambu Lab P1P vs Snapmaker 2.0 A350
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
P1P and 2.0 A350 are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3×). P1P costs less (~€550) and is the entry-level choice; 2.0 A350 offers more capability at a higher price (~€1650). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
P1P
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
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2.0 A350
Snapmaker
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2022 | 2020 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~500–600 € | ~1500–1800 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 38.6 × 38.9 × 45.8 cm | 49.5 × 50.6 × 58 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 9.65 kg | 21.6 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 320 × 350 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 330 mm |
| Power (W) | 1000 W | 320 W |
| Voltage (V) | 100 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 100 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.005 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 256 mm | 320 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 256 mm | 330 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 275 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 80 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 100 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 | False |
| 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 proprietary Snapmaker Luban software is designed to manage all three main functions of the machine (3D printing, laser processing, and CNC routing) within a single interface, significantly simplifying the workflow for users approaching mixed manufacturing. For pure 3D printing, the control board still accepts standard G-code generated by third-party slicers such as Ultimaker Cura or PrusaSlicer, providing advanced users with greater control over specific extrusion and movement settings. |
The differences that matter
- Price: P1P 550 € vs 2.0 A350 1650 € — P1P wins (+200%)
- Max print speed: P1P 500 mm/s vs 2.0 A350 100 mm/s — P1P wins (+400%)
- Max colors: P1P 16 vs 2.0 A350 1 — P1P wins (+1500%)
- Work area: P1P 256×256 mm vs 2.0 A350 320×350 mm — 2.0 A350 wins (+71%)
- Build height Z: P1P 256 mm vs 2.0 A350 330 mm — 2.0 A350 wins (+29%)
Which one to choose
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