Bambu Lab P1S vs Prusa Research XL 2-toolhead 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
P1S and XL 2-toolhead 3D Printer are not direct competitors: very different prices (~6.7×). P1S costs less (~€449) and is the entry-level choice; XL 2-toolhead 3D Printer offers more capability at a higher price (~€2999). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
P1S
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
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XL 2-toolhead 3D Printer
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~399–499 € | 2999 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 38.9 × 38.9 × 45.8 cm | 70 × 90 × 72 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 12.95 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 360 × 360 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 360 mm |
| Power (W) | 1000 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 100 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | — |
| Declared precision | — | 0.2 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 256 mm | 360 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 256 mm | 360 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 | — |
| 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 | True |
| Native Klipper | False | False |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | False |
| 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. | Compatible with PrusaSlicer (open-source), PrusaConnect, and any host supporting serial/Ethernet connectivity such as OctoPrint and Pronterface. Firmware is based on open Marlin, with no proprietary cloud lock-in. The ESP Wi-Fi module is optional and can be physically removed for sensitive environments. |
The differences that matter
- Price: P1S 449 € vs XL 2-toolhead 3D Printer 2999 € — P1S wins (+568%)
- Work area: P1S 256×256 mm vs XL 2-toolhead 3D Printer 360×360 mm — XL 2-toolhead 3D Printer wins (+98%)
- Max colors: P1S 16 vs XL 2-toolhead 3D Printer 5 — P1S wins (+220%)
- Enclosed chamber: P1S yes, XL 2-toolhead 3D Printer no
- Build height Z: P1S 256 mm vs XL 2-toolhead 3D Printer 360 mm — XL 2-toolhead 3D Printer wins (+41%)
Which one to choose
Choose XL 2-toolhead 3D Printer if…
you value work area, build height z and multi-extruder.
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