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Bambu Lab P1SvsCreality Ender 3 V4

Cross-ecosystem comparison: These printers use different software ecosystems. Accessories, filament profiles, and community support are not interchangeable between brands. Consider the total ecosystem cost, not just the printer price.
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Buy/Wait:Superseded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 It has been replaced by the Bambu Lab P2S.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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Creality Ender 3 V4
Buy/Wait:Buy

Just released — full support runway ahead

Best for: Budget-conscious beginners who want optional multicolor printing in the trusted Ender 3 form factor at an accessible price — and are comfortable with a hands-on setup experience.

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Bambu Lab P1SCreality Ender 3 V4
TierProsumerEntry
MotionCoreXYBedSlinger
Build Volume256 × 256 × 256 mm220 × 220 × 235 mm
Max Speed500 mm/s500 mm/s
Multicolor✅ 4 slots✅ 4 slots
Enclosure
Auto Calibration
Open Source
Upgrade Kit
MaterialsPLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU, PA, PA-CF, PCPLA, PETG, TPU
ReleasedJul 5, 2023Jan 15, 2026
Cycle length~335 days~854 days
Cycle adviceSupersededBuy
Deals adviceClearanceCaution
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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 — an opportunity for budget-conscious buyers.

Creality Ender 3 V4

Die-cast aluminium gantry

The V4's rigid frame reduces vibration at high speeds, improving print quality over the V3 KE's lighter structure.

CFS multicolor Combo

The Combo bundle includes Creality's CFS filament system for 4-color printing, expandable to 16 colors with additional CFS units — one of the most affordable multicolor setups available.

Successor to a proven platform

The Ender 3 family has the largest 3D printing community in the world, with extensive documentation, mods, and active Creality firmware updates.