# Bambu Lab P1S

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/bambu-lab-p1s
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/3d-printers
- Placement: #14 of 20 in 3D Printers, F tier
- Brand: Bambu Lab
- LP on this board: 193
- Last researched: 2026-10-15T01:30:25.250Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
- Dataset: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22062813 - every board at once, one dated snapshot per release, same licence, prices and photographs left out
- Reuse: Text, rankings, tier assignments, LP values and verdicts are free to quote and reuse with attribution to stierproducts and a link to the source URL (CC BY 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Product photographs are not covered: they belong to their respective owners and are reproduced to illustrate the product being reviewed. Do not redistribute them under this licence.

## Verdict

Superseded by the P2S but still a mainstream recommendation with years of proven reliability, Wired praise, and undisputed set-it-and-forget-it status. It loses to the P2S only on being the older generation.

## For

- Years-long track record of reliability
- Wired found it firing off a near-perfect Benchy in under twenty minutes
- All3DP calls it the successful formula wrapped in a tidy practical enclosure
- Named the undisputed champion of set-it-and-forget-it printing
- Former default for reliable enclosed multi-material printing

## Against

- Superseded by the newer P2S
- Now superseded by P2S
- Noted as loud in operation
- PLA-related caveats reported
- Superseded by the P2S in every current top-pick slot

## Flagged as one to avoid

This product entered 6 of 14 runs as one buyers cross-shop but should not buy, rather than as a pick. It is published here rather than dropped.

## Evidence

Consolidated from 57 cited sources across 47 outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Richard Lau | Richard Lau | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwC2sNd3XkU | fetched and confirmed |
| Crained | Charlie | B | https://www.crained.com/ai-tools/bambu-lab-p1s-review-i-bought-one-heres-the-honest-truth/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Debug in The Woods | jun | B | https://debuginthewoods.net/blog/bambu-lab-p1s-newbie-review-beginner-family/ | fetched and confirmed |
| AppleInsider | Wesley Hilliard | A | https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/12/23/bambu-lab-p1s-3d-printer-review-easy-multi-color-printing-with-ams | fetched and confirmed |
| 3D Printing Space | tim09 | C | https://3dprintingspace.com/t/best-budget-3d-printers-expert-review-and-recommendations/10264 | fetched and confirmed |
| MakerViking | MakerViking Team | B | https://www.makerviking.com/articles/bambu-lab-printer-comparison-x1-carbon-p1s-a1 | fetched and confirmed |
| Eolas Prints | Eolas Prints | B | https://eolasprints.com/en-us/blogs/advanced-3d-printing/bambu-lab-p1s-vs-p2s-vs-x2d-enclosed-comparison?srsltid=AfmBOorNMg7j68PQUJDbDbr9DDILuUmE6xzd4h1bBSnC7g40PgMYj9hw | fetched and confirmed |
| Vertex 3D | vertex3d.co | B | https://www.vertex3d.co/blog/bambu-lab-3d-printers-14/bambu-lab-p2s-or-p1s-what-s-new-is-it-worth-it-83 | fetched and confirmed |
| Goodprints3d | goodprints3d.com | C | https://www.goodprints3d.com/blogs/3d/bambu-lab-p1s-vs-bambu-lab-a1-which-3d-printer-makes-more-sense-for-buyers-deciding-between-an-enclosed-default-and-a-full-size-open-frame-value-play?srsltid=AfmBOoo033ay9PBMUKezvH54eAX5I4mQJutaGY_VsFvZaDEO3_DazhsC | fetched and confirmed |
| Not Another Printing Channel | Not Another Printing Channel | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9YTeVUvaxY | fetched and confirmed |
| Print N Repeat | Print N Repeat | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgWT8gJIvGQ | fetched and confirmed |
| LZ Vlogs | LZ Vlogs | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBm9zTZDlc8 | fetched and confirmed |
| Brains X Brawn | Brains X Brawn | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPX4iklMEVA | fetched and confirmed |
| Appleinsider | forums.appleinsider.com | B | https://forums.appleinsider.com/discussion/242829/bambu-lab-p1s-3d-printer-review-easy-multi-color-printing-with-ams | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | Johnathan Mark Smith | C | https://www.facebook.com/groups/424805480329761/posts/779577634852542/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | Sean Bobby Barclay | C | https://www.facebook.com/groups/482533505156388/posts/25477456315237428/ | fetched and confirmed |
| 3dprintutopia | 3dprintutopia.com | B | https://3dprintutopia.com/bambu-lab-p1s-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | Randy Rj Jones | B | https://www.facebook.com/groups/bambulabp2s/posts/893968833639004/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Aki | Aki | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gS_kVrXa8eg | fetched and confirmed |
| Karl Gosling's Tech Reviews | Karl Gosling's Tech Reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JRY4le9-2Q | fetched and confirmed |
| Hamill's House of 3D Prints | Hamill's House of 3D Prints | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiGediZmyC4 | fetched and confirmed |
| Create. Consume. Repeat. | Create. Consume. Repeat. | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U21QM37GLyQ | fetched and confirmed |
| Hoocho | Hoocho | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CKbIzpFvDc | fetched and confirmed |
| Shotgun Studio | Shotgun Studio | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sK-tBWvmLhc | fetched and confirmed |
| IT’S QUINN | IT’S QUINN | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lEIrStletE | fetched and confirmed |
| Attempted Maker | Attempted Maker | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=176Wcsa-JpU | fetched and confirmed |
| Verified Reviews | Verified Reviews | D | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EfKH-Ma1t0 | fetched and confirmed |
| CantoHouse | CantoHouse | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVqWZT4buVk | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | Jack Wale | B | https://www.facebook.com/groups/bambulabp2s/posts/945654055137148/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Rad Dad's Print Lab | Rad Dad's Print Lab | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oxJiUEgR5I | fetched and confirmed |
| Rad Dad's Print Lab | Rad Dad's Print Lab | - | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1vTOjIvJ7E | fetched and confirmed |
| WIRED | Brad Bourque | B | https://www.wired.com/review/bambu-p1s-combo/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Rad Dad's Print Lab | Rad Dad's Print Lab | - | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yb4BQjdYXKs | fetched and confirmed |
| ProvenShelf | - | - | https://provenshelf.com/reviews/bambu-lab-p1s/ | fetched and confirmed |
| MatterHackers | - | - | https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/comparison-guide-which-bambu-lab-3d-printer-is-right-for-me?srsltid=AU7gw4XFeuQqFrRW8oirbOs7yWZ_UkFRdEnStLWmuziuAe1-PkWFK7HR | fetched and confirmed |
| Dialing In 3D | - | - | https://dialingin3d.com/bambu-lab-p1s-vs-p2s/ | fetched and confirmed |
| r/BambuLab | - | - | https://www.reddit.com/r/BambuLab/comments/1s0xupb/p1s_vs_p2s/ | outlet blocks automated checks |
| Gray Scalp Miniatures | Gray Scalp Miniatures | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOikB15knhw | fetched and confirmed |
| Rad Dad's Print Lab | Rad Dad's Print Lab | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvlGbWLD9Y4 | fetched and confirmed |
| The Next Layer | The Next Layer | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWPKiLU66MM | fetched and confirmed |
| Kevandram | Kevandram | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGt296R8QbQ | fetched and confirmed |
| ruiraptor | ruiraptor | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MBU8jGLMdo | fetched and confirmed |
| Darren's Workshop | Darren's Workshop | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgLcOknuiH4 | fetched and confirmed |
| David | David | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9OS0QU-cg8 | fetched and confirmed |
| 3DPrinterMike | 3DPrinterMike | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxqasogEFhA | fetched and confirmed |
| Rad Dad's Print Lab | Rad Dad's Print Lab | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uzaUp0hReY | fetched and confirmed |
| 3DPrintersRank | 3DPrintersRank | B | https://3dprintersrank.com/guides/fdm-printers/bambu-p1s | fetched and confirmed |
| The Sports Junction Show | The Sports Junction Show | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjtKzvWhI4s | fetched and confirmed |
| 3D Printscape | 3D Printscape | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Xmy44A-a_Y | fetched and confirmed |
| Richard Lau | Richard Lau | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTz_6Q3tobg | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech Racer TV | Tech Racer TV | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkrnIzEJnnY | fetched and confirmed |
| Dialing In 3D | Dialing In 3D | S | https://dialingin3d.com/bambu-lab-p1s-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Initiative Design | Initiative Design | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfsJ8fDghgI | fetched and confirmed |
| The Gizmo Garage | The Gizmo Garage | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_QbULAo__s | fetched and confirmed |
| Tom's Hardware | tomshardware.com | B | https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/grab-this-usd399-bambu-lab-p1s-3d-printer-back-down-to-a-record-low-price-for-the-new-year-save-usd300-on-high-speed-enclosed-printer-for-beginners-and-enthusiasts-alike | fetched and confirmed |
| Moto Wrenchers | Moto Wrenchers | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erKxjz0BOXI | fetched and confirmed |
| Mads Tech | Mads Tech | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhu5C-3AJvo | fetched and confirmed |

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The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/3d-printers.

## What this tier means

- F: Avoid. The evidence points you elsewhere.

## How to read this

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