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Bambu Lab P1P vs Bambu Lab P1S: print cost head-to-head

Side-by-side specs, energy and amortization numbers for the Bambu Lab P1P and the Bambu Lab P1S, plus a quick verdict on the dimensions that move per-part cost.

Specs side by side

Bambu Lab · 2022

Bambu Lab P1P

Price
$599
Average power
150 W
Useful life
25,000 h
Build volume
256 × 256 × 256 mm
Best for
Enthusiasts

Bambu Lab · 2023

Bambu Lab P1S

Price
$699
Average power
150 W
Useful life
25,000 h
Build volume
256 × 256 × 256 mm
Best for
Enthusiasts

Sample calculation

Same input on both columns: 50 g PLA part, 6 h print time, 8% failure rate. Energy cost held at $0.18/kWh, amortization uses each printer's regional price — so both the machine and its price drive the numbers.

Bambu Lab P1P

  • Energy$0.16
  • Amortization$0.14
  • Unit Cost$1.52
  • Final Consumer Price$6.60

Bambu Lab P1S

  • Energy$0.16
  • Amortization$0.17
  • Unit Cost$1.54
  • Final Consumer Price$6.71

Verdict by dimension

  • Cheaper to buy

    Bambu Lab P1P

    Bambu Lab P1P costs $599 vs $699 for the Bambu Lab P1S — a lower upfront price also means less amortization per print.

  • Cheaper to run

    Tie

    Both printers land within the noise threshold for this dimension.

  • Longer useful life

    Tie

    Both printers land within the noise threshold for this dimension.

  • Larger build volume

    Tie

    Both printers land within the noise threshold for this dimension.

  • More recent release

    Bambu Lab P1S

    Bambu Lab P1S is from 2023 while the Bambu Lab P1P is from 2022 — more recent firmware, motion-system and ecosystem updates.

Both target Enthusiasts buyers, so the decision usually comes down to brand ecosystem and after-sale service.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Bambu Lab P1P better than the Bambu Lab P1S?
Neither is strictly better — it depends on what you print. The Bambu Lab P1S is cheaper to run, the Bambu Lab P1P has the larger build volume, and the Bambu Lab P1S is the more recent release. Match the winner on the dimension you care about most.
What's the difference between the Bambu Lab P1P and the Bambu Lab P1S?
The Bambu Lab P1P is priced at $599 with a 256 × 256 × 256 mm build volume; the Bambu Lab P1S is $699 with 256 × 256 × 256 mm. Beyond price and volume, they differ in power draw, rated life and release year — see the verdict table above.
Which is cheaper, the Bambu Lab P1P or the Bambu Lab P1S?
The Bambu Lab P1P is cheaper to buy at $599 vs $699 for the Bambu Lab P1S. Factoring energy and amortization, the Bambu Lab P1S also has the lower per-print running cost — run your own numbers in the calculator to be sure.

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