Bambu Lab · 2023
Print cost on the Bambu Lab P1S
The P1S is a P1P with an enclosed chamber and a built-in carbon filter, opening the door to ABS, ASA and PC without warping. Same CoreXY speed, same software stack — the enclosure is the upgrade that matters.
Specs
- Average power
- 150 W
- Useful life
- 25,000 h
- Build volume
- 256 × 256 × 256 mm
- Best for
- Enthusiasts
When this printer makes sense
The P1S is the Bambu that makes sense if you produce seriously but don't need the X1C's calibration sensors. Small studios doing functional commissions (cases, brackets, cosplay parts), volume resellers on Etsy or Shopify in the medium tier, or makers who want an enclosed setup for ABS/ASA without it becoming a side project. The Combo (with AMS) lists at $799 from Bambu Lab US — fair middle ground between the A1 and the X1 Carbon.
Strengths and limitations
Strengths
Enclosed CoreXY with an air filter — handles ABS, ASA and PETG without warping or stinking up the apartment. AMS 4-spool changer included with the Combo (the A1 ships AMS Lite, more limited). 300 °C hotend covers nearly everything except PC and PEEK. Real-world speed 500 mm/s with Active Flow Control. 256 × 256 × 256 mm build volume covers 95% of parts makers actually print.
Limitations
Doesn't have the X1's fancy sensors (no first-layer lidar, no AI camera for failure detection). Proprietary Bambu nozzle format — replacements cost more than standard Volcano/MK10. No actively heated chamber (passive reaches ~50 °C). 256 × 256 mm volume gets cramped for large parts like full-size helmets.
Typical print cost
An 80 g functional PETG part costs $0.65-0.85 per unit in a 10-batch on the P1S (filament ~$22/kg, energy, amortization over $799, 10% failure). With a 4× markup, the final price lands at $2.60-3.40 — competitive on Etsy for decorative functional items. The Combo earns its premium over the A1 when you need to print ABS/ASA, or when continuous production justifies the enclosed chamber (less rework from warping).
Example calculation
For a 50 g part in PLA, 6 h print time and 8% failure rate. Currency follows your selection at the top.
- Filament$1.10
- Energy$0.16
- Amortization$0.17
- Failures (8%)$0.11
- Unit Cost$1.54
- Final Consumer Price (3× / 6% / 2%)$6.71
Filaments that print well on the Bambu Lab P1S
Every material the Bambu Lab P1S handles reliably, grouped by what makes it compatible. Click any to open the calculator with that filament selected.
Engineering materials (enclosure + high temp)
The Bambu Lab P1S's enclosed chamber and high-temperature hotend handle the engineering filaments that need both.
Materials that need an enclosed chamber
The Bambu Lab P1S's enclosed chamber prevents the warping that kills these materials on open frames.
Standard filaments
Everyday materials — the Bambu Lab P1S prints them stock without tuning or hardware mods.
Flexible filaments (direct drive)
Direct-drive extrusion on the Bambu Lab P1S gives flexible materials the control Bowden setups can't.
Compare the Bambu Lab P1S with...
Bambu Lab P1S
Bambu Lab · 2023
- Build volume
- 256 × 256 × 256 mm
- Average power
- 150 W
- Useful life
- 25,000 h
- Max hotend temp
- 300 °C
- Frame
- Enclosed
- Mechanism
- CoreXY
- Release year
- 2023
- Reference price
- $699