Bambu Lab P1S.
Speed and reliability make it the bestseller for a reason — the printer most hobbyists should actually buy.
The Verdict.
Gavler Meta-Score
“The P1S is the printer we recommend most often, and it's not close. At $399, it prints PLA and PETG with quality indistinguishable from printers costing twice as much. The enclosed chamber, CoreXY speed, and AMS multi-material support make it genuinely capable — not just 'good for the price.' The stepper extruder struggles with carbon fiber and flexible filaments at high speed, which is exactly why the P2S exists. But for the materials most hobbyists actually print with, the P1S is the smartest money in 3D printing.”
The Gavler Verdict
Precision Engineering
Enclosed CoreXY Design
Fully enclosed chamber with CoreXY kinematics handles ABS and ASA without warping — no aftermarket enclosure needed.
AMS Multi-Material Support
Compatible with Bambu Lab's Automatic Material System for multi-color and multi-material prints with up to 16 filaments — plug-and-play, not a weekend project.
15-Minute Setup
Automatic bed leveling and cloud-based slicing mean you go from unboxing to first print in under 15 minutes with zero manual calibration.
Technical Specifications
The Scoreboard
Community consensus is exceptionally strong — the most recommended printer for new makers in every major 3D printing forum. Experts note that the stepper extruder limits high-speed performance with demanding filaments, but for standard materials the quality matches the P2S.
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Best Price Availability.
Prices checked April 2026
Global Critique
“The P1S is about as easy as this hobby can get — simple setup, one-button printing, auto-leveling, and a four-spool AMS.”
“A new standard for 3D printing. Print quality is on par with the X1 Carbon and outperforms most competitors in the same price range.”
“The P1S delivers roughly 90% of the P2S's performance at about 60% of the cost. That's the sweet spot.”
“Easy multi-color printing with AMS — Bambu Lab is at it again, producing a near-perfect printer.”
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