P1S vs Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
P1S and Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle are not direct competitors: very different prices (~10×). P1S costs less (~€449) and is the entry-level choice; Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle offers more capability at a higher price (~€4499). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
P1S
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
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| Riconoscimenti | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~399–499 € | 4499 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 38.9 × 38.9 × 45.8 cm | 70 × 90 × 72 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 12.95 kg | 33.7 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 360 × 360 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 360 mm |
| Power (W) | 1000 W | 720 W |
| Voltage (V) | 100 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | — |
| Declared precision | — | 0.2 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 256 mm | 360 mm |
| Maximum Z height (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 | — |
| 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 | True |
| Native Klipper | False | False |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Requires external accessory | True | False |
| 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. | The printer is natively compatible with PrusaSlicer, an open-source slicer with official tested profiles for all supported materials; OrcaSlicer profiles are also available. The firmware is Prusa-proprietary (STM32/xBuddy-based) with no native Klipper support. Remote management is available via Prusa Connect (optional cloud platform) or over the local network; offline printing from USB is fully supported with no functional limitations. |
MakerSpecs Awards
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Largest work area Advanced
The largest work area among advanced Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) machines: 1296 cm².
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Price: P1S 449 € vs Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle 4499 € — P1S wins (+902%)
- Work area: P1S 256×256 mm vs Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle 360×360 mm — Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle wins (+98%)
- Maximum colors: P1S 16 vs Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle 5 — P1S wins (+220%)
- Maximum Z height: P1S 256 mm vs Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle 360 mm — Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle wins (+41%)
- Multi-extruder: Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle yes, P1S no
Which one to choose
Choose P1S if…
you value price and maximum colors. «The maximum number of colors indicates how many distinct color zones or materials can be used in one print without manual intervention. Two colors cover most practical uses, including soluble support. Higher values are useful for complex decorative models or color-coded prototypes. Each additional color increases print time due to transition purges, so the practical benefit should be weighed against the added time cost.»
Choose Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle if…
you value work area, maximum z height and multi-extruder. «The Z height determines how tall a part the machine can produce in one print. Vertical objects such as vases, load-bearing structures, or casting patterns require a high Z travel. A lower value does not affect quality but forces the user to split or reorient the model. Z height should be considered alongside the XY surface to assess total usable build volume.»
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