P1S vs X1E
Consumer enclosed vs enterprise industrial
Which one should I buy?
The P1S ($699) for nearly all buyers. The X1E is an enterprise machine for PA-CF and PC production. It costs 2.4× more and serves a completely different purpose.
P1S
- 2.4× cheaper at $699, handles PLA, PETG, ABS, and ASA for a fraction of the X1E's cost
- Full enclosure with HEPA + carbon filter, sufficient filtration for consumer ABS/ASA printing
- Full AMS compatible, same multi-color ecosystem as the X1E
- Excellent fit for hobbyists, makers, and small businesses not requiring engineering materials
X1E
- Active 60°C chamber heating, unlocks PA-CF, PC, and PPS that the P1S passive enclosure cannot reach
- Fully sealed dry filament path, prevents mid-print moisture absorption in Nylon and PA-CF
- Industrial-grade HEPA + VOC filtration, exceeds workplace health and safety requirements
- Enterprise fleet management and hardened motion system, built for production-scale operations
Quick specs
| Feature | P1S | X1E |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $699 | ~$1,699 |
| Build volume | 256 × 256 × 256 mm | 256 × 256 × 256 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Enclosure | Yes (consumer grade) | Yes (industrial grade) |
| Chamber heating | Passive | Active 60°C |
| Filtration | HEPA + carbon filter | Industrial-grade HEPA + VOC |
| Materials | PLA to ABS/ASA | PLA to PA-CF, PC, PPS |
| Dry filament path | No | Yes (fully enclosed) |
| Fleet management | Basic | Enterprise |
The P1S handles PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, and ASA well, covering the vast majority of consumer and small-business use cases. The X1E's 60°C active chamber unlocks PA-CF, PC, and PPS. These materials need consistently high chamber temperatures; the P1S passive enclosure reaches ~40–45°C, not enough for PA-CF or PC at production quality.
The X1E also includes a fully enclosed dry filament path. Nylon and PA-CF absorb moisture within hours of being opened. The sealed filament path prevents this mid-print, critical for consistent results with hygroscopic engineering materials.
P1S is enough if...
- PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA cover your material needs
- You're not running production-volume engineering parts
- You're a hobbyist, maker, or small business
- Budget matters
X1E makes sense if...
- You need PA-CF, PC, or PPS parts
- You're running an engineering department or print farm
- Workplace VOC/particle filtration is a requirement
- You need enterprise fleet management