Bambu Lab
Bambu Lab is a leading manufacturer of desktop 3D printers designed for high speed, precision, and reliability. Their product lineup features a range from compact beginner models to professional-grade machines with advanced multi-material and heated chamber capabilities. Compatibility with specific materials depends on factors like maximum hotend and bed temperatures, enclosure, chamber heating, and nozzle types.
Bambu Lab A1 Mini
The A1 Mini is an entry-level compact printer ideal for hobbyists with limited workspace. It offers a build volume suitable for many everyday prints and supports common filaments such as PLA and PETG. It is not enclosed and does not have a hardened nozzle by default, limiting use of abrasive or high-temp materials.
Build Volume (mm)
160 × 160 × 160
Max Nozzle Temperature (°C)
260
Max Bed Temperature (°C)
80
Enclosed
No
Max Ambient Chamber Temp (°C)
Not heated
Hardened Nozzle (stock)
No
Bambu Lab A1
The A1 offers a larger build volume and a fast motion system. It supports AMS Lite multi-filament printing. It is an open-frame machine with no heated chamber, good for standard filaments but limited for high-temp engineering materials.
Build Volume (mm)
256 × 256 × 256
Max Nozzle Temperature (°C)
300
Max Bed Temperature (°C)
100
Enclosed
No
Max Ambient Chamber Temp (°C)
Not heated
Hardened Nozzle (stock)
No
Bambu Lab P1S
The P1S is a popular CoreXY printer with full enclosure and passive chamber heating. It is designed for quieter operation and improved print quality on engineering materials requiring moderate chamber temperatures. The chamber temperature can reach roughly 50°C maximum passively without active heating. It comes stock with a hardened steel nozzle suitable for abrasive filaments.
Build Volume (mm)
256 × 256 × 256
Max Nozzle Temperature (°C)
300
Max Bed Temperature (°C)
100
Enclosed
Yes, passive heated
Max Ambient Chamber Temp (°C)
~50
Hardened Nozzle (stock)
Yes
Bambu Lab X1C
The X1C is a flagship model with a rigid carbon fiber frame and quiet operation. It features a fully enclosed chamber with passive heating to around 50°C max. It supports the AMS multi-material system and comes with a hardened steel nozzle stock for durable printing with composites and abrasive materials.
Build Volume (mm)
256 × 256 × 256
Max Nozzle Temperature (°C)
300
Max Bed Temperature (°C)
100
Enclosed
Yes, passive heated
Max Ambient Chamber Temp (°C)
~50
Hardened Nozzle (stock)
Yes
Bambu Lab X1E
The X1E upgrade includes a larger build volume, dual-nozzle extrusion, AMS 2 Pro filament system with integrated drying, and a fully enclosed chamber with active heating functionality. Its chamber can reach up to 60°C actively heated, enhancing print quality on high-temp engineering filaments.
Build Volume (mm)
350 × 320 × 325
Max Nozzle Temperature (°C)
350
Max Bed Temperature (°C)
120
Enclosed
Yes, actively heated
Max Ambient Chamber Temp (°C)
Up to 60
Hardened Nozzle (stock)
Yes
Bambu Lab P2S
The P2S is the newest high-end CoreXY model with large build volume, sturdy frame, and silent operation. It offers dual extrusion with AMS 2 Pro multi-material system including filament drying. The fully enclosed chamber is actively heated, capable of reaching 60°C for advanced material printing. It includes hardened nozzles stock.
Build Volume (mm)
256 × 256 × 256
Max Nozzle Temperature (°C)
350
Max Bed Temperature (°C)
120
Enclosed
Yes, actively heated
Max Ambient Chamber Temp (°C)
Up to 60
Hardened Nozzle (stock)
Yes
Bambu Lab H2S
H2S is Bambu Lab's versatile personal manufacturing platform with a large build area and multi-functional capabilities including 3D printing, laser cutting, and pen plotting via modular attachments. It features a fully enclosed, actively heated chamber reaching up to 60°C, AMS 2 Pro with filament drying, and hardened steel nozzles.
Build Volume (mm)
350 × 320 × 325
Max Nozzle Temperature (°C)
350
Max Bed Temperature (°C)
120
Enclosed
Yes, actively heated
Max Ambient Chamber Temp (°C)
Up to 65
Hardened Nozzle (stock)
Yes
Bambu Lab H2D
The H2D is a versatile personal manufacturing platform, designed for multi-functional fabrication beyond just 3D printing. It has the largest build volume in the lineup and supports the AMS 2 Pro filament system with drying. Its heated chamber and high max nozzle temp support advanced engineering materials, while its modular accessories include laser cutting and pen plotting.
Build Volume (mm)
350 × 320 × 325
Max Nozzle Temperature (°C)
350
Max Bed Temperature (°C)
120
Enclosed
Yes, actively heated
Max Ambient Chamber Temp (°C)
65
Hardened Nozzle (stock)
Yes
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