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Bambu Lab P1SvsBambu Lab X1C

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 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 X1C
Buy/Wait:Wait

Late in cycle โ€” a new model is likely coming soon

Best for: Professional makers and small businesses who need the highest level of print monitoring, reliability, and material compatibility in a production-ready package.

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Bambu Lab P1SBambu Lab X1C
TierProsumerProfessional
MotionCoreXYCoreXY
Build Volume256 ร— 256 ร— 256 mm256 ร— 256 ร— 256 mm
Max Speed500 mm/s500 mm/s
Multicolorโœ… 4 slotsโœ… 4 slots
Enclosureโœ…โœ…
Auto Calibrationโœ…โœ…
Open SourceโŒโŒ
Upgrade Kitโ€”โ€”
MaterialsPLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU, PA, PA-CF, PCPLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU, PA, PA-CF, PC
ReleasedJul 5, 2023Jul 25, 2022
Cycle length~335 days~365 days
Cycle adviceWaitWait
Deals adviceBuyBuy
Next modelโ€”X2C or next flagship (Expected mid-2026)

Why buy each?

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.

Bambu Lab X1C

LiDAR first-layer scanning

The X1C's LiDAR sensor maps bed surface deviation and adjusts in real time โ€” the most reliable first-layer consistency in its class.

AI-powered print monitoring

The built-in camera with spaghetti detection pauses prints automatically when failures are detected โ€” critical for unattended production runs.

Best-in-class build quality

The X1C uses a die-cast metal frame and carbon-fiber-reinforced structure for rigidity at high speeds.