P1S vs i-Fast

Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)

In brief

P1S and i-Fast are not direct competitors: very different prices (~4.8×). P1S costs less (~€449) and is the entry-level choice; i-Fast offers more capability at a higher price (~€2150). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.

Comparison generated from data and curated by juppiter78. Parameters are weighted by stated criteria and the calculation is reproducible. Pubblicato 13 jun 2026 · Last updated 13 jun 2026

Parameter	P1S Bambu Lab F2 · Intermediate	i-Fast Qidi Tech F3 · Advanced
Identity
Launch year	2023	2021
Use tier	F2 — Intermediate	F3 — Advanced
Price
Price (€)	~399–499 €	~1800–2500 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm)	38.9 × 38.9 × 45.8 cm	71 × 51 × 67 cm
Weight (kg)	12.95 kg	33 kg
Work area (mm)	256 × 256 mm	330 × 250 mm
Z-axis height (mm)	256 mm	320 mm
Power (W)	1000 W	—
Voltage (V)	100 V	—
Maximum speed	500 mm/s	150 mm/s
Category specs
Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm)	256 mm	250 mm
Build height Z (mm)	256 mm	320 mm
Kinematics	CoreXY	CoreXY
Max nozzle temperature (°C)	300 °C	300 °C
Max bed temperature (°C)	100 °C	100 °C
Max print speed (mm/s)	500 mm/s	150 mm/s
Enclosed chamber	True	True
Filament sensor	True	True
Auto bed leveling	Mesh	—
Standard nozzle diameter (mm)	0.4 mm	0.4 mm
Multi-extruder	False	True
Native Klipper	False	False
Input shaper	True	False
Multicolor printing	True	True
Multicolor requires accessory	True	False
Max colors	16	2
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 machine comes with the proprietary Qidi Print software, a slicer based on proven open-source architectures, specifically optimized for the profiles of the technical materials supported by the printer. Users can still generate G-code using other widely adopted third-party slicers on the market, such as Ultimaker Cura, PrusaSlicer, or Simplify3D, after manual configuration of machine and extruder parameters. Although it lacks native cloud features or advanced remote connectivity for corporate fleet management, it supports direct file transfer via local Wi-Fi or USB drives, ensuring a secure offline workflow for intellectual property protection.