P1P vs X1 Carbon
What does twice the price actually get you?
Which one should I buy?
P1P is discontinued, for new purchases consider the P2S ($549) instead. If choosing used, the X1C is worth the premium only if you run unattended prints or need engineering materials regularly.
P1P
- Much cheaper on the used market (~$499), best CoreXY value for PLA/PETG printing
- Same CoreXY kinematics and build volume as the X1C, equivalent motion system fundamentals
- Full AMS compatible, up to 16-color daisy-chain printing
- Can be upgraded with P1S enclosure panels for ABS/ASA capability
X1 Carbon
- Lidar auto-calibration, eliminates manual Z-offset and flow rate tuning
- AI failure detection, stops spaghetti and layer-shift disasters during unattended jobs
- Active 50°C chamber heating, consistent results with ABS, ASA, and PC
- Carbon fiber rods and included hardened nozzle, higher acceleration with less print quality tradeoff
P1P is discontinued. This comparison is useful for the used market. For new purchases, consider the P2S ($549) as the P1P replacement.
Specs comparison
| Feature | P1P | X1 Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$499 (used) | $1,199 |
| Build volume | 256 × 256 × 256 mm | 256 × 256 × 256 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosure | No (panels optional) | Yes (full + active heating) |
| Lidar | No | Yes |
| AI failure detection | No | Yes |
| Chamber heating | No | Active (up to 50°C) |
| Carbon fiber rods | No | Yes |
| Hardened nozzle | Optional | Included |
| AMS compatible | Full AMS | Full AMS |
- Lidar auto-calibration: Z-offset, flow rate, and vibration calibrated automatically. Less tuning, more reliability
- AI failure detection: Detects spaghetti prints and layer issues. Game-changer for unattended printing
- Active chamber heating: 50°C stable chamber. Required for consistent ABS/ASA and PC printing
- Carbon fiber rods: Lighter gantry = higher acceleration at same quality level
- Hardened steel nozzle included: Print CF and glass-filled materials without replacing the nozzle
P1P is enough if...
- You're hands-on with calibration
- You mainly print PLA and PETG
- You watch your prints or don't run unattended jobs
- You want maximum value per dollar on the used market
X1C is worth it if...
- You run unattended prints regularly
- You print engineering materials (ABS, ASA, PC, CF)
- You want the "set and forget" experience
- Print failures have a real time and material cost to you