Bambu Lab P1S vs Flashforge AD5X
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Oct 27, 2026
As of Oct 27, 2026, the Bambu Lab P1S costs $399 and the Flashforge AD5X costs $349, so the Flashforge AD5X is $50 cheaper. Pick the Bambu Lab P1S for hobbyists who want ABS and ASA in an enclosed printer. Pick the Flashforge AD5X for cheap 4 color printing in a small space.
- 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 220 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 300 mm/s print
- Multicolor
- Yes
- Enclosure
- No
The AD5X is one of the cheapest ways to print in four colors, with a small footprint and quick change nozzles. Print quality is excellent for the price. Skip it if you want a camera, an enclosure out of the box or polished software, since reviewers hit slicer crashes.
Full Flashforge AD5X review →Side by side
| Bambu Lab P1S | Flashforge AD5X | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399 | $349 |
| 3 year cost | $399 | $349 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | Not scored yet |
| Rank in 3D printers | #12 | #11 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 2 years (Bambu Lab US store product page) | 1 year limited; 3 months on extruder parts |
| Build volume | 256 x 256 x 256 mm (slicer defaults to 250 mm height) | 220 x 220 x 220 mm |
| Print speed | Up to 500 mm/s toolhead speed, 20 m/s2 acceleration (Bambu Lab) | Up to 300 mm/s print, 600 mm/s travel, 20,000 mm/s² acceleration |
| Multi color | Yes with an AMS combo; up to 16 colors with 4 AMS units | Yes, 4 colors with the built in IFS |
| Enclosure | Yes, plastic and glass, with chamber fan and activated carbon filter | No, open frame; DIY enclosure kit sold separately |
| Auto leveling | Yes, auto bed leveling and vibration compensation | Yes, one click auto leveling |
| Max nozzle temp | 300 C | 300 °C |
| Heated bed | Yes, up to 100 C | Yes, up to 110 °C, PEI steel sheet |
| Filament types | Ideal: PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA, PET, ABS, ASA. Capable: PA, PC | PLA, PETG, TPU 95A, TPU 64D to 75D, PLA-CF, PETG-CF |
| Camera | Yes, 1280 x 720 at 0.5 fps with timelapse | None (Tom's Hardware notes no camera) |
| Assembly | About 15 minutes from unboxing to first print (Bambu Lab claim) | Three steps: screen, filament holder and multi color module |
| Weight | 12.95 kg net; 389 x 389 x 458 mm | 11.4 kg (Tom's Hardware) |
| Connectivity | n/a | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB |
| Noise | n/a | About 58 dB without the enclosure (ProToolReviews) |
| Best for | hobbyists who want ABS and ASA in an enclosed printer | cheap 4 color printing in a small space |
| Skip if | you need a quiet printer in a shared room | you want a camera or enclosed printing |
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
Flashforge AD5X
- Tom's Hardware: Excellent print quality across PLA, PETG, TPU and ASA, but the Orca based slicer crashed about every third print. A 33 frog plate wasted 11 g over 23 color swaps. Source
- ProToolReviews: Called it a well rounded multicolor printer with sharp prints and reliable runs. Noted about 58 dB noise unless enclosed and suggested the optional enclosure. 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
Flashforge AD5X
Pros
- Low price for 4 color printing
- Compact, spools mount on the side
- Quick change nozzles up to 300 °C
- Wi-Fi and Ethernet built in
Cons
- No camera or built in lighting
- Open frame; enclosure costs extra
- Slicer crashed often in Tom's Hardware testing
- Louder than enclosed printers
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Bambu Lab P1S or the Flashforge AD5X?
Pick the Bambu Lab P1S for hobbyists who want ABS and ASA in an enclosed printer. Pick the Flashforge AD5X for cheap 4 color printing in a small space.
Which is cheaper?
The Flashforge AD5X at $349, versus $399 for the Bambu Lab P1S, checked Oct 27, 2026.
What is the difference between the P1S and the AD5X?
Build volume: 256 x 256 x 256 mm (slicer defaults to 250 mm height) on the P1S, 220 x 220 x 220 mm on the AD5X. Print speed: Up to 500 mm/s toolhead speed, 20 m/s2 acceleration (Bambu Lab) on the P1S, Up to 300 mm/s print, 600 mm/s travel, 20,000 mm/s² acceleration on the AD5X. Multi color: Yes with an AMS combo; up to 16 colors with 4 AMS units on the P1S, Yes, 4 colors with the built in IFS on the AD5X.
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