Bambu Lab P1S vs Prusa Research Original Prusa MINI+
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Oct 27, 2026
As of Oct 27, 2026, the Bambu Lab P1S costs $399 and the Prusa Research Original Prusa MINI+ costs $549, so the Bambu Lab P1S is $150 cheaper. Pick the Bambu Lab P1S for hobbyists who want ABS and ASA in an enclosed printer. Pick the Prusa Research Original Prusa MINI+ for beginners who want small, clean prints and Prusa support.
- 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
- 180 x 180 x 180 mm
- Max speed
- No max speed published
- Multicolor
- No
- Enclosure
- No
The MINI+ is a small, well built Prusa that reviewers praised for print quality and easy setup. It suits beginners and print farms that only need small parts and want Prusa support. Skip it if you want more than a 180 mm cube or multi color, since the A1 mini offers both for less.
Full Prusa Research Original Prusa MINI+ review →Side by side
| Bambu Lab P1S | Prusa Research Original Prusa MINI+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399 | $549 |
| 3 year cost | $399 | $549 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | Not scored yet |
| Rank in 3D printers | #12 | #14 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 2 years (Bambu Lab US store product page) | 1 year for buyers outside the EU, including the US (Prusa knowledge base) |
| Build volume | 256 x 256 x 256 mm (slicer defaults to 250 mm height) | 180 x 180 x 180 mm |
| Print speed | Up to 500 mm/s toolhead speed, 20 m/s2 acceleration (Bambu Lab) | No max speed published; Prusa says Input Shaper and Pressure Advance make it faster than before |
| Multi color | Yes with an AMS combo; up to 16 colors with 4 AMS units | No |
| Enclosure | Yes, plastic and glass, with chamber fan and activated carbon filter | No, open frame; the store listing is named Enclosure Bundle |
| Auto leveling | Yes, auto bed leveling and vibration compensation | Yes, automatic mesh bed leveling with the SuperPINDA probe |
| Max nozzle temp | 300 C | 280 C |
| Heated bed | Yes, up to 100 C | Yes, up to 100 C |
| Filament types | Ideal: PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA, PET, ABS, ASA. Capable: PA, PC | PLA, PETG, ASA, ABS, PC, CPE, PVA, PVB, HIPS, PP, Flex, nylon and filled materials (Prusa) |
| Camera | Yes, 1280 x 720 at 0.5 fps with timelapse | n/a |
| Assembly | About 15 minutes from unboxing to first print (Bambu Lab claim) | Semi assembled; includes a free beginner 3D printing course |
| Weight | 12.95 kg net; 389 x 389 x 458 mm | 4.5 kg; 380 x 330 x 380 mm without spool holder and external PSU |
| Connectivity | n/a | USB port, RJ-45 Ethernet, optional Wi-Fi module; Prusa Connect |
| Best for | hobbyists who want ABS and ASA in an enclosed printer | beginners who want small, clean prints and Prusa support |
| Skip if | you need a quiet printer in a shared room | you want a bigger build or multi color for less |
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
Prusa Research Original Prusa MINI+
- Tom's Hardware: Called it professional quality on a small scale and good for newcomers. A torture test model ran over 20 hours without problems; print issues traced back to damp filament. Source
- All3DP: Called it an easy recommendation with exceptional print quality and a great interface. Cons were Bowden extruder problems, no carry handle and Wi-Fi not yet available at review time. 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
Prusa Research Original Prusa MINI+
Pros
- Strong print quality in reviews
- Automatic mesh bed leveling
- Ethernet built in
- Wide filament support
Cons
- Small 180 x 180 x 180 mm build volume
- Costs more than the Bambu A1 mini
- Bowden extruder caused issues for All3DP
- Wi-Fi is an optional module
- Only a 1 year warranty in the US
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Bambu Lab P1S or the Prusa Research Original Prusa MINI+?
Pick the Bambu Lab P1S for hobbyists who want ABS and ASA in an enclosed printer. Pick the Prusa Research Original Prusa MINI+ for beginners who want small, clean prints and Prusa support.
Which is cheaper?
The Bambu Lab P1S at $399, versus $549 for the Prusa Research Original Prusa MINI+, checked Oct 27, 2026.
What is the difference between the P1S and the Original Prusa MINI+?
Build volume: 256 x 256 x 256 mm (slicer defaults to 250 mm height) on the P1S, 180 x 180 x 180 mm on the Original Prusa MINI+. Print speed: Up to 500 mm/s toolhead speed, 20 m/s2 acceleration (Bambu Lab) on the P1S, No max speed published; Prusa says Input Shaper and Pressure Advance make it faster than… on the Original Prusa MINI+. Multi color: Yes with an AMS combo; up to 16 colors with 4 AMS units on the P1S, No on the Original Prusa MINI+.
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