P1S vs Original Prusa XL
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
P1S and Original Prusa XL are not direct competitors: very different prices (~4×). P1S costs less (~€449) and is the entry-level choice; Original Prusa XL offers more capability at a higher price (~€1800). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
P1S
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
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Original Prusa XL
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~399–499 € | ~1700–1900 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 38.9 × 38.9 × 45.8 cm | — |
| Weight (kg) | 12.95 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 300 × 300 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 330 mm |
| Power (W) | 1000 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 100 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | — |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 256 mm | — |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 256 mm | — |
| Kinematics | corexy | — |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | — |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | — |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | — |
| Closed chamber | True | — |
| Filament sensor | True | — |
| Auto leveling | mesh | — |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | — |
| Multi-extruder | False | — |
| Native Klipper | False | — |
| Input shaper | True | — |
| Multicolor printing | True | — |
| Requires external accessory | True | — |
| Maximum colors | 16 | — |
| 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. | Compatible with PrusaSlicer (open source, with material profiles verified and maintained by Prusa Research), OrcaSlicer, and SuperSlicer, as well as any slicer that exports standard G-code. The firmware is based on Prusa Research's open-source Marlin fork, with input shaping support. Unlike Bambu Lab models, which use a partially proprietary protocol and work best with Bambu Studio, the CORE One L accepts generic G-code via USB, SD card, and PrusaConnect. The user is not locked into a single software ecosystem and can freely modify or update the firmware. |
The differences that matter
- Price: P1S 449 € vs Original Prusa XL 1800 € — P1S wins (+301%)
- Work area: P1S 256×256 mm vs Original Prusa XL 300×300 mm — Original Prusa XL wins (+37%)
Which one to choose
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