How the two machines differ on paper: build volume, process, enclosure, nozzle temperature, launch year and the materials each manufacturer names. This is a specification comparison, not a hands-on test.
FFFManufacturer image: Creality
FFFManufacturer image: Bambu LabGenerated from the two sourced profiles on 2026-11-02. Fields a source doesn't establish are left out of the comparison rather than guessed.
Published specifications don't settle print quality, reliability or noise. Compare the exact configuration, bundled accessories, regional price and support with each manufacturer, and check that the materials you need are supported on the configuration you'd buy.
| Specification | Creality K1C | Bambu Lab P1S |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Creality | Bambu Lab |
| Printing process | FFF | FFF |
| Build envelope (X × Y × Z) | 220 × 220 × 250 mm | 256 × 256 × 256 mm |
| Nominal box volume | 12.10 L | 16.78 L |
| Enclosure | Enclosed | Enclosed |
| Maximum nozzle temperature | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Introduction year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Collection | Listing status only | Current / announced |
| Market grouping (editorial) | Desktop | Desktop |
| Materials named by the manufacturer | PLA, PETG, PET, TPU, PA, ABS, ASA, PC, PLA-CF, PA-CF, PET-CF | PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA, PET, ABS, ASA, PA (capable), PC (capable) |
| Machine dimensions (mm) | 355 × 355 × 482 | 389 × 389 × 458 |
| Nozzle Material | Integrated tri-metal | Not verified |
| Extruder | All-metal direct drive | Not verified |
| Bed Max (°C) | 100 | 100 |
| Print Speed Max (mm/s) | 600 | Not verified |
| Acceleration Max (mm/s²) | 20000 | Not verified |
| Display | 4.3-inch color touchscreen | Not verified |
| Monitoring Camera | Included | 1280 × 720 at 0.5 fps |
| Build Surface | Flexible PEI plate | Not verified |
| Nozzle Diameter (mm) | Not verified | 0.4 |
| Optional Nozzle Diameters (mm) | Not verified | 0.2, 0.6, 0.8 |
| Toolhead Speed Max (mm/s) | Not verified | 500 |
| Toolhead Acceleration Max (mm/s²) | Not verified | 20000 |
| Machine weight (kg) | Not verified | 12.95 |
| Air Filter | Not verified | Activated carbon |
| Input Power | Not verified | 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz; rated 1000 W at 220 V or 350 W at 110 V |
Enclosed CoreXY printer with a 220 × 220 × 250 mm volume, 300 °C hotend and carbon-fiber filament support.
The manufacturer comparison separates nozzle construction, extrusion hardware and included cameras across K1, K1 Max and K1C. A shared speed headline does not make their hardware identical.
Full sourced profileEnclosed filament printer with a 256 mm nominal cubic build volume.
The P1S specification lists a plastic-and-glass enclosure, an auxiliary part-cooling fan, a chamber-regulator fan and a control-board fan. These distinguish its configuration from the open-frame P1P shown in the same comparison.
Full sourced profile