Bambu Lab P1S vs Creality Ender-5 Max
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
P1S and Ender-5 Max are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose P1S if max colors and enclosed chamber matters more; choose Ender-5 Max if work area matters more.
| Parameter |
P1S
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
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Ender-5 Max
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~399–499 € | ~400–500 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 38.9 × 38.9 × 45.8 cm | 46.18 × 43.48 × 52.58 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 12.95 kg | 18 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 400 × 400 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 400 mm |
| Power (W) | 1000 W | 350 W |
| Voltage (V) | 100 V | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 700 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 ±mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 256 mm | 400 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 256 mm | 400 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 700 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | True | 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 | true |
| Input shaper | True | true |
| Multicolor printing | True | false |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | — |
| Max colors | 16 | 1 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The P1S is managed through Bambu Studio, Bambu Lab's proprietary slicer available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, or via OrcaSlicer, the widely adopted open-source fork that provides finer parameter control. The Bambu Handy mobile app enables remote monitoring and print launching. The printer supports local LAN connections without a mandatory cloud account, though some advanced features — such as remote timelapses and OTA firmware updates — require a Bambu account. | Klipper-based firmware with a 4.3" colour touchscreen. Compatible with Creality Print, Orca Slicer and PrusaSlicer; remote monitoring via the Creality Cloud app is optional. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: P1S 256×256 mm vs Ender-5 Max 400×400 mm — Ender-5 Max wins (+144%)
- Max colors: P1S 16 vs Ender-5 Max 1 — P1S wins (+1500%)
- Build height Z: P1S 256 mm vs Ender-5 Max 400 mm — Ender-5 Max wins (+56%)
- Enclosed chamber: P1S yes, Ender-5 Max no
- Max print speed: P1S 500 mm/s vs Ender-5 Max 700 mm/s — Ender-5 Max wins (+40%)
Which one to choose
Choose Ender-5 Max if…
you value work area, build height z and max print speed.
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