CAIBI EQUIPMENT ASSESSMENTBambu Lab

P1S

Enclosed 256 mm CoreXY FDM printer that extends the Bambu workflow into ABS and ASA while retaining high-speed automated printing.

CAIBI VERDICTThe P1S is the sensible Bambu step-up when enclosure is a current requirement. CAIBI would not pay the premium over an A1 for ordinary PLA/PETG alone, but ABS/ASA and enclosed-workflow needs change that calculation.

ACTUAL REVIEWS

What reviewers consistently found

2 independent sources

positive

Speed and quality

Independent testing supports the P1S as a genuinely fast printer that does not require sacrificing ordinary print quality.

positive

Enclosure value

The enclosure materially expands the sensible material range compared with A-series machines rather than acting as cosmetic future-proofing.

positive

Ease of use

Automatic calibration and the integrated Bambu workflow repeatedly reduce setup friction.

negative

Ecosystem openness

Proprietary parts and a more closed ownership model are real trade-offs against repairability-led alternatives.

More review findings

negative

Multicolour waste

AMS enables useful colour workflows but conventional single-nozzle material swapping creates purge waste.

WHERE REVIEWS DIFFER

Reviewers broadly agree on performance. The buying disagreement is philosophical as much as technical: whether convenience and integration outweigh a more proprietary ownership model.

Read the source reviews

Tom's Hardware

Found the enclosed CoreXY machine exceptionally fast and easy to use, with strong automatic levelling, broad material capability and AMS support. Noise, proprietary replacement parts and AMS purge waste were the recurring negatives.

Read review ↗TechRadar

Independent testing praised fast reliable printing, enclosure and straightforward workflow, while treating the ecosystem and interface as less open and polished than some premium alternatives.

Read review ↗

WHERE TO BUY

Current buying routes

These are the regional prices and bundles CAIBI last checked. Always confirm the live price before buying.

UK2 checked routes

manufacturerBambu Lab UK

Current UK store pricing varies by P1S configuration and promotion

Direct UK ordering active when checked.

P1S, P1S Combo and AMS 2 Pro configurations are materially different packages. Compare the printer-only route first unless multi-colour is a requirement.

Checked 29 Aug 2026 ↗

specialist retailer3DJake UK

£348.90 incl. VAT

3DJake showed the exact standalone Bambu Lab P1S in stock with 479 units shown in the warehouse when checked.

The £348.90 record is the standalone printer. 3DJake listed an additional £45 bulky-goods delivery charge, so delivered cost is higher; AMS/AMS 2 Pro configurations remain separate buying decisions.

Checked 5 Sep 2026 ↗

A current exact-model UK numeric route is now verified at £348.90 incl. VAT from 3DJake, excluding its £45 bulky-goods delivery charge. Use the standalone printer route before judging AMS bundle value.

US1 checked route

manufacturerBambu Lab US

$699 printer listing when checked

US store listed dispatch from the US warehouse in 1-3 business days when checked.

AMS 2 Pro and multi-AMS hub/buffer packages raise the real system price substantially. Fibre-filled materials may also require hotend and extruder upgrades.

Checked 29 Aug 2026 ↗

The P1S enclosure is the real capability upgrade over A-series machines. AMS is a separate purchase decision.

REQUIRED EXTRASFilamentVentilation appropriate to the materials being printedHardened hotend/extruder parts if abrasive fibre-filled materials are part of the plan

ONGOING CONSUMABLESFilamentActivated-carbon filter replacements where usedNozzles and build surfaces over long-term ownership

WHAT IT UNLOCKS

Capabilities

Enclosed CoreXY printing
PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA, PET, ABS and ASA
Activated carbon chamber filtration
500 mm/s stated toolhead speed
AMS compatibility

LIMITS

What to know before buying

Standard stainless nozzle is not the ideal route for abrasive fibre-filled materials
No actively heated chamber
Higher purchase cost than open-frame A-series machines

SOURCE

Key manufacturer specifications

Build volume: 256 x 256 x 256 mm
Max nozzle: 300 °C
Max bed: 100 °C
Max toolhead speed: 500 mm/s
Max acceleration: 20 m/s²
Enclosure: Plastic and glass

SOURCE TRAIL

Specifications, documentation and pricing

manufacturerBambu Lab UK current printer range↗documentationBambu Lab P1S specifications↗manufacturerBambu Lab P1P end-of-life note confirming P1S continuation↗

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