P1P vs X1E
Budget workhorse vs industrial powerhouse
Which one should I buy?
Quick answer: Get the P1P (or its successor, the P2S at $549 new) in almost every case. Get the X1E ($2,499) only if you need industrial PA-CF and PC production; if you needed it, you'd know. Both are now discontinued: the P1P (Feb 2026) and the X1E (March 2026).
P1P
- 5× cheaper on the used market (~$499 vs $2,499 MSRP), far better value for enthusiasts
- CoreXY kinematics with full AMS support, excellent for PLA, PETG, and ABS with enclosure panels
- Enclosure panel upgrade path, add P1S panels later for ABS/ASA
- Sufficient for the vast majority of hobbyist and prototyping use cases
X1E
- Active 60°C chamber, well suited to PA-CF, PC, and PPS at production quality (the current H2S, H2D, and X2D also have active heated chambers)
- Fully enclosed dry filament path, critical for hygroscopic materials like Nylon and PA-CF
- Industrial HEPA + VOC filtration, required for workplace safety with engineering materials
- Enterprise fleet management, built for multi-printer production environments
Both printers are discontinued. The P1P was retired in February 2026 and the X1E in March 2026, so this comparison is now for the used market. For a new budget machine, the P2S ($549) replaces the P1P; for a new enclosed engineering printer, the H2S ($1,199 street) or H2D replaces the X1E.
Quick specs
| Feature | P1P | X1E |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $699 | $2,499 |
| Build volume | 256 × 256 × 256 mm | 256 × 256 × 256 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Enclosure | No (panels optional) | Yes (industrial grade) |
| Chamber heating | No | Active 60°C |
| Materials | PLA, PETG, ABS (w/ enclosure) | PA-CF, PC, PPS, ABS, PLA, PETG |
| Target user | Enthusiasts, tinkerers | Enterprise, engineering |
The X1E ($2,499) costs about 5× more than a used P1P and is designed for industrial-grade materials that require 60°C+ chamber temperatures. The P1P is excellent for PLA, PETG, and basic ABS with a DIY enclosure. If you're choosing between these: you almost certainly want the P1P. The X1E is for specific industrial use cases, you'd know if you needed it.
Full specs and review: P1P page · X1E page