Bambu Lab P1S
Brand: Bambu Lab | Category: 3D Printers | Price: $849
The Bambu Lab P1S is the enthusiast's choice—a fully enclosed, high-speed printer bridging consumer and professional markets.
🛡️ Safety Analysis
Safety Features:
- Fully enclosed chamber: Contains heat, reduces fume exposure
- Activated carbon filter: Reduces VOCs and odors
- Chamber temperature control: Regulates heat
- Quiet operation: Enclosed design dampens noise
Important Caveats:
- Stock carbon filter isn't sufficient for complete VOC isolation
- Additional ventilation recommended for ABS/ASA printing
- Much safer than open-frame printers
⚡ Efficacy Analysis
Performance Highlights:
- 500mm/s max speed: Among the fastest consumer printers
- CoreXY motion system: Precision at high speeds
- Multi-material ready: AMS compatible for 4+ colors
- Wide material support: PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU, PA, PC
- Enclosed chamber: Enables temperature-sensitive materials
- LiDAR bed leveling: First-layer perfection
- Onboard camera: Remote monitoring
Build Volume: 256 x 256 x 256mm
Print Quality: Outstanding. Competes with printers twice the price.
💰 Value Analysis
At $849, significant investment but offers features of $1500+ professional printers.
✅ The Bottom Line
The P1S is for serious hobbyists, aspiring engineers, and families where 3D printing has become a real hobby.
Best for: Teenagers 16+ pursuing engineering, parents printing functional parts, ABS/ASA printing
Skip if: You're new to 3D printing (start with A1 Mini), budget under $700

