Bambu Lab P1S vs Creality K1C (2025)
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Oct 27, 2026
As of Oct 27, 2026, the Bambu Lab P1S costs $399 and the Creality K1C (2025) costs $499, so the Bambu Lab P1S is $100 cheaper. Pick the Bambu Lab P1S for hobbyists who want ABS and ASA in an enclosed printer. Pick the Creality K1C (2025) for fast single color prints in tough materials.
- Build volume
- 256 x 256 x 256 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 500 mm/s toolhead
- Multicolor
- Yes with an AMS combo
- Enclosure
- Yes
The P1S is the cheapest enclosed Bambu printer at $399, so it handles ABS and ASA far better than the A1 series. It suits hobbyists who want fast, low fuss prints in more materials, with an AMS combo for color. Skip it if noise matters a lot or you want the newer P2S features, since Tom's Hardware found it noisy.
Full Bambu Lab P1S review →- Build volume
- 220 x 220 x 250 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 600 mm/s
- Multicolor
- No
- Enclosure
- Yes
The K1C is a fast, fully enclosed printer that handles tough materials like carbon fiber blends and ABS. Its AI camera lets you watch prints from your phone and can catch failed prints. Skip it if you want multi color printing today or a quiet machine at top speed.
Full Creality K1C (2025) review →Side by side
| Bambu Lab P1S | Creality K1C (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399 | $499 |
| 3 year cost | $399 | $499 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | Not scored yet |
| Rank in 3D printers | #12 | #13 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 2 years (Bambu Lab US store product page) | Up to 12 months (Creality store) |
| Build volume | 256 x 256 x 256 mm (slicer defaults to 250 mm height) | 220 x 220 x 250 mm |
| Print speed | Up to 500 mm/s toolhead speed, 20 m/s2 acceleration (Bambu Lab) | Up to 600 mm/s (300 mm/s typical), 20,000 mm/s² acceleration |
| Multi color | Yes with an AMS combo; up to 16 colors with 4 AMS units | No, single color; Creality says the 2025 version is set to add multi color with its CFS unit later |
| Enclosure | Yes, plastic and glass, with chamber fan and activated carbon filter | Yes, fully enclosed with glass door, carbon filter and chamber fan |
| Auto leveling | Yes, auto bed leveling and vibration compensation | Yes, hands free auto leveling with auto Z offset |
| Max nozzle temp | 300 C | 300 °C, hardened steel nozzle |
| Heated bed | Yes, up to 100 C | Yes, up to 100 °C, PEI flexible plate |
| Filament types | Ideal: PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA, PET, ABS, ASA. Capable: PA, PC | PLA, PETG, PET, TPU, ABS, ASA, PA, PC, PLA-CF, PA-CF, PET-CF |
| Camera | Yes, 1280 x 720 at 0.5 fps with timelapse | Yes, AI camera for spaghetti detection, time lapse and remote view |
| Assembly | About 15 minutes from unboxing to first print (Bambu Lab claim) | Comes assembled; Creality claims about 3 minutes to power on |
| Weight | 12.95 kg net; 389 x 389 x 458 mm | 12.4 kg net |
| Connectivity | n/a | Wi-Fi, USB drive, Creality Cloud app |
| Noise | n/a | 45 dB or less in silent mode at 1 m (Creality claim) |
| Best for | hobbyists who want ABS and ASA in an enclosed printer | fast single color prints in tough materials |
| Skip if | you need a quiet printer in a shared room | you want multi color prints today |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
Bambu Lab P1S
- Tom's Hardware: Said it hits a sweet spot with affordable CoreXY speed, an enclosure for high temperature printing and simple auto leveling. Downsides were noise, proprietary parts and AMS filament waste. Source
- All3DP: Printed ASA and PC with little corner warping and found auto bed leveling consistent. Criticized the 720p, 0.5 fps camera and some software limits such as blocked microSD access from the slicer. Source
Creality K1C (2025)
- Tom's Hardware: Editor's Choice. A speed Benchy took 13 min 53 s at 300 mm/s and ABS and nylon parts printed with no warping. Cons were the poor filament path and needing glue stick on the PEI plate. Source
- Tech Advisor: Called it a strong, reliable printer for beginners with impressive print quality and a useful built in camera, but noisy at high speed and frustrating for filament changes. Source
Pros and cons
Bambu Lab P1S
Pros
- Enclosed chamber with carbon filter
- Fast CoreXY motion
- Auto bed leveling and vibration compensation
- Up to 16 colors with stacked AMS units
Cons
- Noisy in Tom's Hardware testing
- Low resolution 0.5 fps camera
- Proprietary replacement parts
- AMS wastes filament when changing colors
Creality K1C (2025)
Pros
- Enclosed body handles ABS, ASA and nylon
- Very fast CoreXY motion
- Built in AI camera for monitoring
- Hardened nozzle prints carbon fiber blends
Cons
- Single color only for now
- Can be noisy at high speed per Tech Advisor
- Sharp filament path makes changes awkward
- Tom's Hardware needed glue stick on the PEI plate
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Bambu Lab P1S or the Creality K1C (2025)?
Pick the Bambu Lab P1S for hobbyists who want ABS and ASA in an enclosed printer. Pick the Creality K1C (2025) for fast single color prints in tough materials.
Which is cheaper?
The Bambu Lab P1S at $399, versus $499 for the Creality K1C (2025), checked Oct 27, 2026.
What is the difference between the P1S and the K1C (2025)?
Build volume: 256 x 256 x 256 mm (slicer defaults to 250 mm height) on the P1S, 220 x 220 x 250 mm on the K1C (2025). Print speed: Up to 500 mm/s toolhead speed, 20 m/s2 acceleration (Bambu Lab) on the P1S, Up to 600 mm/s (300 mm/s typical), 20,000 mm/s² acceleration on the K1C (2025). Multi color: Yes with an AMS combo; up to 16 colors with 4 AMS units on the P1S, No, single color; Creality says the 2025 version is set to add multi color with its CFS… on the K1C (2025).
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