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Bambu Lab A1 MinivsBambu Lab P1S

Same ecosystem (Bambu Lab): Both printers share the same software, slicer, and filament ecosystem. This is a tier step-up comparison — consider whether the extra features justify the price difference.
Bambu Lab A1 Mini
Buy/Wait:Wait

Overdue for a refresh — no successor announced yet. Prices should be at their lowest

Best for: Budget-conscious beginners who want Bambu's ease of use and multicolor printing in a compact footprint.

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Bambu Lab P1S
Buy/Wait:Superseded

This printer is no longer sold new. It has been replaced by the Bambu Lab P2S.

Best for: Makers who need an enclosed printer for ABS, ASA, PA, and PC at prosumer price — now available at clearance pricing after P2S launch.

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Bambu Lab A1 MiniBambu Lab P1S
TierEntryProsumer
MotionBedSlingerCoreXY
Build Volume180 × 180 × 180 mm256 × 256 × 256 mm
Max Speed500 mm/s500 mm/s
Multicolor✅ 4 slots✅ 4 slots
Enclosure
Auto Calibration
Open Source
Upgrade Kit
MaterialsPLA, PETG, TPUPLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU, PA, PA-CF, PC
ReleasedOct 19, 2023Jul 5, 2023
Cycle length~365 days~335 days
Cycle adviceWaitSuperseded
Deals adviceBuyClearance
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Why buy each?

Bambu Lab A1 Mini

Plug-and-play setup

The A1 Mini sets up in minutes with automatic calibration and Bambu's guided first-print workflow.

AMS Lite multicolor

Up to 4 colors with the AMS Lite accessory — Bambu's filament switching system with minimal waste purging.

Compact footprint

Fits on a desk or shelf without taking over your workspace, while still printing at 500 mm/s.

Bambu Lab P1S

Full enclosure with chamber heating

Active chamber temperature control enables reliable ABS, ASA, PA, and PC printing without warping.

CoreXY speed and precision

500 mm/s print speed with Bambu's vibration compensation delivers fast, accurate prints.

Now at clearance prices

With the P2S released, P1S prices are at their lowest — an opportunity for budget-conscious buyers.