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
- Average power
- 150 W
- Useful life
- 25,000 h
- Build volume
- 256 × 256 × 256 mm
- Best for
- Enthusiasts
Bambu Lab · 2023
- 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 so the only thing changing is the printer.
Bambu Lab P1P
- Energy$0.16
- Amortization$0.12
- Unit Cost$1.49
- Final Consumer Price$6.49
Bambu Lab P1S
- Energy$0.16
- Amortization$0.12
- Unit Cost$1.49
- Final Consumer Price$6.49
Verdict by dimension
Cheaper to run
TieBoth printers land within the noise threshold for this dimension.
Longer useful life
TieBoth printers land within the noise threshold for this dimension.
Larger build volume
TieBoth printers land within the noise threshold for this dimension.
More recent release
Bambu Lab P1SBambu 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.