P2S vs U1 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
P2S and U1 3D Printer are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose P2S if price and maximum colors matters more; choose U1 3D Printer if multi-extruder and native klipper matters more.
| Parameter |
P2S
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
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U1 3D Printer
Snapmaker
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 519 € | 849 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 39.2 × 40.6 × 47.8 cm | 58.4 × 49.9 × 73 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 14.9 kg | 18.2 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 270 × 270 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 270 mm |
| Power (W) | 1200 W | 1150 W |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.04 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 256 mm | 270 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 256 mm | 270 mm |
| Kinematics | corexy | corexy |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Closed chamber | True | False |
| 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 | True |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Requires external accessory | True | False |
| Maximum colors | 20 | 4 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The official slicer is Bambu Studio, available for macOS, Windows, and Linux. The printer also accepts standard G-code exported from third-party slicers such as PrusaSlicer, SuperSlicer, and Cura, though certain advanced Bambu-specific features — including RFID-based filament detection and some automatic calibration modes — are only available within Bambu Studio. Remote control is handled via the Bambu Handy mobile app and desktop app; push notifications require cloud connectivity. | The primary software is Snapmaker Orca, an optimized version of the popular OrcaSlicer, which provides native management of the four toolheads and factory-calibrated material profiles. The printer can also be seamlessly managed via the Snapmaker mobile app for remote monitoring, taking advantage of the built-in 1080p camera. The internal firmware is built on Klipper, Moonraker, and Fluidd, which Snapmaker has made open-source, allowing experienced users to customize the machine and integrate it into complex workflows. |
The differences that matter
- Price: P2S 519 € vs U1 3D Printer 849 € — P2S wins (+64%)
- Maximum colors: P2S 20 vs U1 3D Printer 4 — P2S wins (+400%)
- Closed chamber: P2S yes, U1 3D Printer no
- Multi-extruder: U1 3D Printer yes, P2S no
- Native Klipper: U1 3D Printer yes, P2S no
Which one to choose
Choose P2S if…
you value price, maximum colors and closed chamber. «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 U1 3D Printer if…
you value multi-extruder, native klipper and work area. «A second extruder allows printing with two different materials in the same session: soluble support material for complex geometries, or a combination of rigid and flexible in the same part. It expands process capabilities but introduces calibration complexity and the risk of oozing from the idle nozzle. Most useful for work involving geometries that require supports difficult to remove manually.»
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