Bambu Lab P1S Review (2026): The Enclosed Printer for Beginners
How this review was made
- We have not tested this printer ourselves. This is a research-based review: manufacturer specifications, the Amazon.com listing and published hands-on reviews by independent outlets, which we link below.
- Where a point comes from a third party, we say who reported it.
The Bambu Lab P1S is a fully enclosed CoreXY printer that works out of the box. The enclosure keeps heat in, so it can print ABS and ASA as well as PLA and PETG. It is our pick for an enclosed printer.
Printer without the AMS color unit. At our check this was a limited-time deal on Amazon.com, so the price may have gone up since.
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P1S Combo with the AMS for up to four colors (up to 16 with more AMS units). Also a limited-time deal at our check.
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Specs at a glance
| Spec | Bambu Lab P1S |
|---|---|
| Price on Amazon.com | $349, Combo $479 (checked Nov 8, 2026) |
| Build volume | 256 × 256 × 256 mm |
| Design | Fully enclosed, CoreXY (the bed only moves down) |
| Calibration | Automatic bed leveling and vibration compensation |
| Speed | Up to 500 mm/s (manufacturer) |
| Multicolor | Optional AMS, up to 16 colors with four units |
| Materials | PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, PLA-CF and more |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, built-in camera, Bambu Handy app, Bambu Studio slicer |
What Bambu Lab promises
The P1S is built around a closed, temperature-controlled build chamber with a carbon filter. That matters for materials like ABS and ASA, which tend to warp and crack when the air around the print cools too quickly. Bambu Lab says it can be set up in about 15 minutes. With the AMS, which takes four spools and can be stacked up to four times, the P1S becomes a multicolor printer.
What published reviews report
- Enclosure and speed: All3DP praises the enclosed, temperature-regulated build space and fast, good-quality prints.
- Print quality: Tech Advisor lists excellent print quality, fast print times, automatic color changes and the built-in camera as strengths of the Combo.
- Screen and camera: both reviews criticize the basic control panel, which is not a touchscreen. All3DP also finds the camera low-resolution. Most users control the printer from the app or the slicer anyway.
- Quality control: All3DP reports that its first review unit arrived with a misaligned rod. That is a single report, but it is worth inspecting any printer right after unboxing.
P1S or the newer P2S?
Bambu Lab has since released the P2S, which we also list (the P2S Combo costs $779). For a beginner, the P1S remains the cheaper way into an enclosed Bambu Lab printer, especially while it is discounted.
Who should buy the P1S?
Beginners who want to print functional parts in tougher materials: car parts, outdoor objects, parts that must survive heat. The enclosure also keeps dust out and makes the printer safer around children and pets, since the moving parts are covered.
Who should look elsewhere
- You only print PLA: the A1 Mini or the A1 Combo are just as easy and cost less or offer more colors for the money.
- You want an enclosed printer from another brand: the Creality K1C has a touchscreen and an AI camera.
Our verdict
Based on the specifications and independent reviews, the P1S is one of the most complete enclosed printers a beginner can buy, and at $349 it is unusually affordable. Check the current price: at our check it was a limited-time deal.
FAQ
Is the Bambu Lab P1S good for beginners?
Yes. It calibrates itself and is ready to print soon after setup. It costs more than an open printer, but you only need that if you want ABS, ASA or an enclosed machine.
P1S or P1S Combo?
The Combo includes the AMS for multicolor printing. If you are not sure you want color, start with the P1S: the AMS can be added later.
Does the P1S have a touchscreen?
No. It has a small screen with buttons, which reviewers criticize. Most people start and monitor prints from the Bambu Handy app or the slicer.