Best Buy is offering the Bambu P1S Combo 3D Printer for $499.99 as part of its 60th Anniversary Sale, marking its lowest price of the year. The sale also includes free shipping for the device. The Bambu P1S, a highly recommended model for both beginners and experienced users, originally launched in 2023 with a $899 MSRP.
The P1S is considered Bambu Lab's mid-range offering, featuring premium capabilities at a competitive price point. It comes largely assembled, with setup typically taking under 15 minutes. A key feature is its fully enclosed chamber, which is crucial for maintaining stable internal temperatures and ambient conditions, leading to more consistent print results compared to open-frame printers. The printer boasts a rapid acceleration speed of up to 20,000 mm/s², capable of printing a benchmark 'benchy' model in approximately 18 minutes. A built-in camera allows for remote monitoring of the printing process.
The Combo version of the printer includes the Automatic Material System (AMS), which enables multi-filament printing. Each AMS unit supports up to four different filament types or colors, and multiple AMS units can be connected in series to manage up to 16 filaments. Given that the AMS unit alone typically retails for $350, purchasing it as part of the combo offers significant value, particularly for users intending to utilize multi-color or multi-material printing.