Bambu Lab P1S vs Prusa Research CORE One+ kit
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
P1S and CORE One+ kit are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose P1S if price and max print speed matters more; choose CORE One+ kit if build height z matters more.
| Parameter |
P1S
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
|
CORE One+ kit
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~399–499 € | 1049 € |
| 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 | 250 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 270 mm |
| Power (W) | 1000 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 100 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 256 mm | 220 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 256 mm | 270 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | — |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 200 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | True | True |
| 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 | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | True |
| Max colors | 16 | 5 |
| 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. | Prusa firmware based on Marlin, fully open source, with built-in input shaper for faster and cleaner prints. Official slicer: PrusaSlicer (free, optimized profiles), compatible with Cura and Simplify3D. Control via USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi with Prusa Connect (optional). No filament DRM: full freedom to use third-party materials. |
The differences that matter
- Price: P1S 449 € vs CORE One+ kit 1049 € — P1S wins (+134%)
- Max print speed: P1S 500 mm/s vs CORE One+ kit 200 mm/s — P1S wins (+150%)
- Max colors: P1S 16 vs CORE One+ kit 5 — P1S wins (+220%)
- Work area: P1S 256×256 mm vs CORE One+ kit 250×220 mm — P1S wins (+19%)
- Build height Z: P1S 256 mm vs CORE One+ kit 270 mm — CORE One+ kit wins (+5%)
Which one to choose
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