P1S vs CORE One+

Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)

In brief

P1S and CORE One+ are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose P1S if price matters more; choose CORE One+ if max bed temperature matters more.

Parameter
Bambu Lab P1S P1S Bambu Lab F2 · Intermediate
Prusa Research CORE One+ CORE One+ Prusa Research F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year 2023 2026
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~399–499 € ~1049–1349 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 38.9 × 38.9 × 45.8 cm 41.5 × 44.4 × 55.5 cm
Weight (kg) 12.95 kg 22.5 kg
Work area (mm) 256 × 256 mm 250 × 220 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 256 mm 270 mm
Power (W) 1000 W 240 W
Voltage (V) 100 V 230 V
Maximum speed 500 mm/s
Category specs
XY print surface (mm) 256 mm 220 mm
Maximum Z height (mm) 256 mm 270 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
Closed chamber True True
Filament sensor True True
Auto 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
Requires external accessory True True
Maximum 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. Natively compatible with PrusaSlicer (based on Slic3r, open-source), but it works with any slicer able to generate Marlin-flavored G-code, such as Cura, ideaMaker or Simplify3D. The firmware is a Prusa-modified Marlin 2, fully open: no lock-in to proprietary software or protocols. The user has full control over the machine, but PrusaSlicer is recommended for optimal performance, as it includes exclusive profiles and features like dynamic flow calibration.

The differences that matter

  • Price: P1S 449 € vs CORE One+ 1199 € — P1S wins (+167%)
  • Maximum colors: P1S 16 vs CORE One+ 5 — P1S wins (+220%)
  • Work area: P1S 256×256 mm vs CORE One+ 250×220 mm — P1S wins (+19%)
  • Max bed temperature: P1S 100 °C vs CORE One+ 120 °C — CORE One+ wins (+20%)
  • Maximum Z height: P1S 256 mm vs CORE One+ 270 mm — CORE One+ wins (+5%)

Which one to choose

Choose P1S if…

you value price, maximum colors and work area.

See the P1S sheet →

Choose CORE One+ if…

you value max bed temperature and maximum z height.

See the CORE One+ sheet →

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