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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 โ€” consider whether the extra features justify the price difference.
Bambu Lab A1 Mini
Buy/Wait:Wait

Overdue for a refresh โ€” 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:Wait

Overdue for a refresh โ€” no successor announced yet. Prices should be at their lowest

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

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Bambu Lab A1 MiniBambu Lab P1S
TierEntryProsumer
MotionBedSlingerCoreXY
Build Volume180 ร— 180 ร— 180 mm256 ร— 256 ร— 256 mm
Max Speed500 mm/s500 mm/s
Multicolorโœ… 4 slotsโœ… 4 slots
EnclosureโŒโœ…
Auto Calibrationโœ…โœ…
Open SourceโŒโŒ
Upgrade Kitโ€”โ€”
MaterialsPLA, PETG, TPUPLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU, PA, PA-CF, PC
ReleasedOct 19, 2023Jul 5, 2023
Cycle length~365 days~335 days
Cycle adviceWaitWait
Deals adviceBuyBuy
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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 โ€” 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 โ€” an opportunity for budget-conscious buyers.