Technical comparison for 3D printers
| Specifications | Bambu Lab P1S | AnkerMake M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Printing Technology | FDM (CoreXY) | FDM |
| Build Volume (XYZ) | 256 x 256 x 256 mm³ | 235 x 235 x 250 mm³ |
| Chassis Structure | N/A | N/A |
| Enclosure Material | N/A | N/A |
| Hotend Design | N/A | N/A |
| Extruder Gear Type | N/A | N/A |
| Nozzle Material | N/A | N/A |
| Max Nozzle Temp | 300 °C | N/A |
| Nozzle Diameter | N/A | N/A |
| Filament Diameter | N/A | N/A |
| Build Plate Surface | N/A | N/A |
| Max Bed Temp | 100 °C | N/A |
| Max Printing Speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Max Acceleration | 20,000 mm/s² | N/A |
| Max Volumetric Flow | N/A | N/A |
| Cooling System | N/A | N/A |
| Air Filtration | Activated Carbon Filter | N/A |
| Supported Materials | PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, PA, PC | N/A |
| LiDAR Sensor | N/A | N/A |
| Chamber Camera | N/A | N/A |
| Filament Run-out Sensor | Yes | N/A |
| Power Loss Recovery | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Dimensions | N/A | N/A |
| Product Weight | 12.95 kg | 12.6 kg |
| Input Voltage | N/A | N/A |
| Peak Power Draw | N/A | N/A |
| Control Panel / Display | 2.7-inch LCD with Dial | 4.3-inch Touchscreen |
| Connectivity Options | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Bambu-Bus | Wi-Fi, USB-C, App |
| Internal Storage | N/A | 8 GB Flash |
| Motion Controller CPU | N/A | N/A |
| Application Processor | N/A | N/A |
| AI Neural Processing | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended Slicer | N/A | AnkerMake Slicer, Cura |
| Supported OS | N/A | N/A |
| Bed Leveling System | N/A | 49-point Auto Leveling |
| Enclosure Type | Fully Enclosed (Plastic & Glass) | N/A |
| Vibration Compensation | Yes | N/A |
| AI Monitoring Features | N/A | Spaghetti Detection & Real-time Alerts |
| Multi-Material Support | AMS Compatible (up to 16 colors) | N/A |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year |
| Box Contents | P1S, Build Plate, Spare Nozzle, Scraper | M5 Printer, Camera, PEI Plate, Tools |
| Brand | Bambu Lab | Anker |
✅ Pros: Professional enclosed printing at a mid-range price.
❌ Cons: Basic screen and slower camera than X1-C.
✅ Pros: Excellent app experience and built-in AI camera.
❌ Cons: Slightly less open than competitors like Prusa.
The Bambu P1S is the superior choice because its enclosure allows for technical materials like ABS that the open-frame Anker simply can't handle. The AnkerMake M5 is a beautiful PLA specialist, but the P1S is a more versatile tool. **The downside:** The P1S interface feels like using a microwave from the 90s. We were disappointed that Anker hasn't released an official enclosure for the M5 yet. Buy the P1S if you ever plan to print more than just PLA and PETG.