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Bambu Lab P1SvsPrusa Research CORE One L

💰Bambu Lab P1S is $1250 cheaper (228% less)
📐Prusa Research CORE One L has 77% more build volume
🎨Only Bambu Lab P1S supports multicolor printing (4 slots)
⚠️ Ecosystem lock-in warning: Bambu and Prusa are not interchangeable ecosystems. Bambu's AMS system is proprietary — multicolor filaments, cloud features, and software are tightly coupled. Prusa's MMU3 is open source. Switching ecosystems later means replacing filament profiles, software presets, and accessories. Choose based on your long-term workflow, not just the current specs.
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Buy/Wait:Superseded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 It has been replaced by the Bambu Lab P2S.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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Prusa Research CORE One L
Buy/Wait:Buy

First-generation product — recently released, still early days

Best for: Engineers and professional makers who need large-format enclosed printing with active chamber heating — and want Prusa's open-source ethos and long-term support over a closed-ecosystem competitor.

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Bambu Lab P1SPrusa Research CORE One L
Pricing
Starting Price$549$1,799
Print Specs
TierProsumerProfessional
MotionCoreXYCoreXY
Build Volume256 × 256 × 256 mm300 × 300 × 330 mm
Max Speed500 mm/s500 mm/s
Multicolor✅ 4 slots❌ No
Enclosure
Auto Calibration
Open Source
Upgrade Kit
Buy Timing
ReleasedJul 5, 2023Nov 7, 2025
Cycle length~335 days
Cycle adviceSupersededBuy
Deals adviceClearanceCaution
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Quick Winner

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Budget pick
Bambu Lab P1S
$549 starting
📐
Large prints
Prusa Research CORE One L
300×300×330 mm
Fastest prints
Tie
🔓
Open ecosystem
Prusa Research CORE One L
Open source

Bottom Line

💰Bambu Lab P1S saves you $1250 — choose it if budget is your primary constraint
🎨Bambu Lab P1S is the pick if multicolor printing is important to you
🔓Prusa Research CORE One L is the pick for open firmware, community mods, and long-term repairability

Materials

Bambu Lab P1S only
Both
PLAEasy to print, no enclosure needed — everyday parts
PETGTougher, slightly flexible, moisture-resistant
ABSHeat and impact resistant — needs enclosure
ASAUV-stable ABS alternative — outdoor parts, needs enclosure
TPUFlexible rubber-like — phone cases, gaskets, wheels
PANylon — strong and wear-resistant, needs dry storage
PA-CFCarbon-fibre nylon — very stiff, abrasive to standard nozzles
PCPolycarbonate — extremely tough, challenging to print
Prusa Research CORE One L only

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.

Prusa Research CORE One L

300×300×330 mm with active 60°C chamber heating

A large enclosed build volume with genuine active chamber heating — making the CORE One L reliable for ABS, ASA, PA, and PC across the full build plate.

Fully open source

All firmware, hardware designs, and slicing profiles are open source. Prusa backs the CORE One L with long-term parts availability and community support.

Critical Infrastructure Edition available

For institutional, government, and production customers, a dedicated Critical Infrastructure Edition is offered — Prusa's commitment to secure supply for professional users.