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Bambu Lab · Updated June 2026

Bambu Lab P1S: price, specs & release date

Bambu Lab P1S, released 2023. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: 3dpros.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger

BronzeDeskmark10/100#13 of 15 in class

The Bambu Lab P1S is listed at $699 on 3dpros.com as of 2026-06-27, #13 cheapest of 18 3d printers (median $411); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 10/100 pay-blind standing, #13 of 15 in class.

Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

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Is the Bambu Lab P1S a good buy?

At $699, the Bambu Lab P1S is #13 cheapest of the 18 3d printers we track, where the median is $420. On the spec sheet, its max speed mms of 500 is the lowest of the 15, its release year of 2023 is below the median of the 16, and its max hotend temp c of 300 is at the median of the 17.

Evidence of Record

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One independent lab measured this product across 2 physical metrics — speed and print quality. These numbers rest on a single hands-on source so far.

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Review consensus · sourced & dated

What reviewers say about the Bambu Lab P1S

The Bambu Lab P1S earns Editor's Choice from Tom's Hardware, the sole qualifying hands-on review found. It is praised for affordable CoreXY speed (500mm/s, 20,000mm/s acceleration), a simple auto bed leveling system that yields a perfect first layer, and an enclosure that handles a wide material range with the optional four-color AMS. Flagged as noisy, reliant on proprietary replacement parts, and wasteful of filament during AMS color changes, with tedious manual filament loading via a confusing control screen. Single source, so no cross-source comparison was possible.

Based on 1 review · 1 lab-tested · 2023-07-23

Tested by Tom's Hardware

Consistently praised

  • Blazing CoreXY speed (500mm/s, 20,000mm/s acceleration)
  • Simple, reliable auto bed leveling gives a perfect first layer
  • Enclosure handles a wide range of materials (PLA/TPU/ABS/PC/nylon/ASA)
  • Optional four-color AMS enables easy multicolor printing

Commonly flagged

  • Noisy operation
  • Proprietary replacement parts, no third-party options
  • AMS wastes filament during color changes
  • Loading filament without the AMS is tedious; confusing control screen

Where reviewers disagree Only one qualifying source (Tom's Hardware) provided a hands-on P1S review, so no cross-source agreement or disagreement could be assessed.

The sources (1)

Tom's Hardware lab-tested ·

Speed Benchy print time at 500mm/s: 18 minutes · 3D Benchy print time at normal 200-300mm/s: 26 minutes · Auto bed leveling check before each print: about 6 minutes · Nylon gear print time (walls slowed to 75mm/s): 1 hour 13 minutes · TPU spoiler print time (slowed to 40mm/s): 5 hours 47 minutes

Bambu Lab is at it again, producing a near-perfect printer that impressed us with its speed, quality and ability to handle a vast array of materials.
The printer's highly sensitive auto bed leveling system makes for a perfect first layer.
For all its advanced features, loading filament without an AMS unit is tedious at best.

Specifications

Price (US)$699 MSRP base unit $699 (frequently discounted to ~$399-499); P1S Combo with AMS ~$899
BrandBambu Lab
Released2023
TechnologyFDM
Build volume (mm)256 x 256 x 256 mm
Max speed mms500
Auto levelingYes
MulticolorNo
EnclosedYes
Max hotend temp c300

Source: 3dpros.com (verified 2026-06-27) · corroborated by us.store.bambulab.com. All specs confirmed via 3DPros and Bambu US store listing. Fully enclosed with activated-carbon filter. Multicolor requires the separately bought AMS, so false on the base unit. Base MSRP $699 confirmed (regularly on sale near $399).

Is the Bambu Lab P1S worth it vs cheaper 3d printers?

Bambu Lab P1S against its closest cheaper and pricier 3d printers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 18 ranked

ProductPriceTechnologyBuild volume (mm)Max speed mmsAuto levelingMulticolor
Bambu Lab P1S this$699FDM256 x 256 x 256 mm500YesNo
Creality K1C$559FDM220 x 220 x 250 mm600YesNo
Prusa MK4S$999FDM250 x 210 x 220 mm—YesNo

Frequently asked questions

What do reviewers say about the Bambu Lab P1S?

The Bambu Lab P1S earns Editor's Choice from Tom's Hardware, the sole qualifying hands-on review found. It is praised for affordable CoreXY speed (500mm/s, 20,000mm/s acceleration), a simple auto bed leveling system that yields a perfect first layer, and an enclosure that handles a wide material range with the optional four-color AMS. Flagged as noisy, reliant on proprietary replacement parts, and wasteful of filament during AMS color changes, with tedious manual filament loading via a confusing control screen. Single source, so no cross-source comparison was possible. Praised: Blazing CoreXY speed (500mm/s, 20,000mm/s acceleration); Simple, reliable auto bed leveling gives a perfect first layer; Enclosure handles a wide range of materials (PLA/TPU/ABS/PC/nylon/ASA); Optional four-color AMS enables easy multicolor printing. Flagged: Noisy operation; Proprietary replacement parts, no third-party options; AMS wastes filament during color changes; Loading filament without the AMS is tedious; confusing control screen. (From 1 tester review, 1 lab-tested.)

How much does the Bambu Lab P1S cost?

The Bambu Lab P1S has a US price of $699 (MSRP base unit $699 (frequently discounted to ~$399-499); P1S Combo with AMS ~$899), as of 2026-06-27.

How does the Bambu Lab P1S compare on price?

At $699, the Bambu Lab P1S is #13 cheapest of the 18 3d printers we track, where the median is $420.

When was the Bambu Lab P1S released?

The Bambu Lab P1S was released 2023.

What are the Bambu Lab P1S's key specs?

Bambu Lab P1S (Bambu Lab): technology FDM, build volume mm 256 x 256 x 256 mm, max speed mms 500, auto leveling Yes, multicolor No. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-27.

Price of record: $699 at 3dpros.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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