Bambu Lab P1S: Specs, Price and Who It Suits
The Bambu Lab P1S is an enclosed 256 mm printer listed from £329 in the UK store. Maker specs, prices and who it suits, now that the P2S exists. Not tested by Nozzle Notes.
By Sepehr Sabbagh-pour · Published 10 October 2026 · 5 min read
Not tested. Nozzle Notes has not printed on this model. Everything below is taken from the maker's own pages and the press coverage cited at the end, and performance claims are the maker's claims, not our results.
The Bambu Lab P1S is an enclosed 256 mm CoreXY printer with a carbon air filter. It was the enclosed step up from the open-frame P1P and, since October 2025, has sat beside the newer P2S in the range. This page covers the maker's specifications, UK prices and who the printer is likely to suit.
What was announced and when
Wikipedia's Bambu Lab article lists the P1S release date as 13 July 2023. Bambu Lab's own P2S FAQ answers the question of whether the P1S will stop being sold with "There are no plans for that at the moment", which is the maker's position as read on 2026-10-10. The newer printer has its own first look.
Official specs
These figures come from the parameter comparison on the Bambu Lab UK store page. The table there compares the open-frame P1P with the P1S, and the values below are the P1S column.
| Item | Bambu Lab P1S |
|---|---|
| Build volume | 256 x 256 x 256 mm (default printable height in Bambu Studio is 250 mm; see the maker's wiki for the last 6 mm) |
| Shell | Enclosed (plastic and glass) |
| Hotend | All-metal, 0.4 mm stainless steel nozzle included, 300 C maximum |
| Optional nozzles | 0.2, 0.6 and 0.8 mm |
| Heated bed maximum | 100 C |
| Maximum tool head speed | 500 mm/s |
| Maximum acceleration | 20 m/s2 (20,000 mm/s2) |
| Cooling | Control board fan, chamber temperature regulator fan and auxiliary part cooling fan, all closed-loop controlled |
| Air filter | Activated carbon filter |
| Filament ideal | PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA, PET, ABS, ASA |
| Filament capable | PA, PC |
| Camera | 1280 x 720 at 0.5 fps, timelapse supported |
| Size and weight | 389 x 389 x 458 mm, 12.95 kg net |
| Power | 100-240 VAC, 1000 W at 220 V |
| Software update support | Bugfixes and feature updates guaranteed until 13 July 2028, security patches until 13 July 2030 |
Price in the UK
Prices were read from the Bambu Lab UK store page on 2026-10-10 and are in GBP. Check the live listing before buying.
| Version | UK price (GBP) |
|---|---|
| P1S (printer only) | £329 |
| P1S AMS Combo | £469 |
| P1S AMS 2 Pro Combo | £519 |
Shipping, returns and warranty are covered in the Bambu Lab UK guide.
What is new versus the P1P
The store comparison table shows the P1S adds an enclosed plastic and glass shell, an activated carbon filter, ABS and ASA in the ideal-filament list (the P1P lists them as capable), and closed-loop control on the chamber and auxiliary fans where the P1P lists them as optional. The P1S also weighs more, at 12.95 kg against 9.65 kg net.
P1S compared with the A1 and the P2S
Against the open-frame A1, the headline difference is the enclosure and the wider filament list. Against the P2S, the P2S spec sheet lists a 110 C bed, 600 mm/s tool head speed, a hardened steel nozzle and gear, and a 1080p camera. Those are covered in P1S vs P2S and A1 vs P1S.
Who it suits (opinion from the specs)
This section is opinion based on the published specifications, not on use of the printer.
- Buyers who want to print ABS or ASA. An enclosure is what makes those materials practical, as explained in enclosed vs open-frame 3D printers and PLA vs PETG vs ABS vs TPU. Fumes and heat guidance should follow the maker's documentation.
- People who want a lower price than the P2S. The UK listing is £120 under the P2S printer-only price.
- Anyone who needs a hardened nozzle out of the box. The P1S lists a stainless steel nozzle, so abrasive filaments mean a separate nozzle purchase.
Running costs matter as much as the sticker price. The print cost calculator and the guide to 3D printer running costs in the UK cover electricity and filament.
What to test when a unit is available
- Print time and quality on ABS or ASA with the door closed.
- How effective the carbon filter is in practice, and how often it needs replacing.
- Noise at normal speeds in a living space.
- Whether the 720p camera is adequate for remote monitoring.
- Measured power draw for the running-cost calculator.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Bambu Lab P1S enclosed?
Yes. Bambu Lab's parameter table lists the P1S shell as enclosed, made of plastic and glass, and lists an activated carbon filter.
How much is the Bambu Lab P1S in the UK?
On 2026-10-10 the Bambu Lab UK store listed the P1S at £329, the P1S AMS Combo at £469 and the P1S AMS 2 Pro Combo at £519, in GBP. Check the live listing, as prices change.
Is the P1S still sold now that the P2S exists?
Bambu Lab's P2S FAQ says there are no plans at the moment to stop selling the P1S, and the UK store was listing it on 2026-10-10.
What filaments does Bambu Lab list as ideal for the P1S?
Bambu Lab lists PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA, PET, ABS and ASA as ideal, and PA and PC as capable.
Sources
Founder and editor
Software engineer since 2009 and Head of Engineering by day, a maker who has owned several 3D printers, writing practical guides to 3D printers, filament and running costs, with every article saying what was and was not tested.
Keep reading
Anycubic Kobra S1: Specs, Price and Who It Suits
Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo specs, launch price and who it suits, from Anycubic's own pages. Not tested by us.
10 October 2026 · 5 min read
Bambu Lab A1: Specs, Price and Who It Suits
The Bambu Lab A1 is an open-frame 256 mm bed slinger sold from £209 in the UK store. Here are the maker's specs, prices and who it suits. Not tested by Nozzle Notes.
10 October 2026 · 5 min read
Bambu Lab A1 mini: Specs, Price and Who It Suits
The Bambu Lab A1 mini is the smallest and cheapest current Bambu Lab printer here at £149 in the UK store. Maker specs, prices and who it suits. Not tested by Nozzle Notes.
10 October 2026 · 5 min read