Pertarungan Printer 3D: Bambu P1P vs. Creality K1C yang ‘Mudah’

If you were to ask me for a recommendation on an “easy” consumer 3D printer, I would caution you upfront: despite numerous advancements, you still can’t simply press a button to reliably duplicate a 3D model. Purchasing a 3D printer means buying into a whole hobby, where, if you’re as lazy as I am, many attempts may result in worthless plastic messes.

However, if you were to persist, I would confidently suggest the Bambu P1P for those who are a bit lazy like myself. Yes, the same company that had to recall its latest model and had issues with earlier versions. But Bambu not only handled those incidents with rapid apologies, investigations, transparency, and refunds, but their $599 Bambu P1P is also hands down the easiest and most reliable 3D printer I have ever used. It outshines my dependable old Ender 3 Pro and makes its closest competitor, the $559 Creality K1C, feel like a subpar copy. After months of side-by-side testing, I would choose the Bambu every time.

While the K1C may be a better choice for some tinkering enthusiasts due to its full enclosure, bed, and extra fan allowing for the printing of higher temperature plastics like ABS or those reinforced with glass or carbon fibers, I have successfully used both the P1P and a pair of Creality K1 printers to create various objects over the past year. This includes pegboard mounts, figurines for my children, and even unofficial Nerf blasters.

Either of these printers, with some knowledge of easily 3D-printable items, can produce a plate full of parts with relatively good success. But for less software and filament headaches, I would definitely recommend Bambu. I would also advise steering clear of the original Creality K1 entirely, as I faced months of struggles with issues that were instantly resolved when I switched to the newer K1C model.

In summary, the Bambu P1P offers speedy printing, comes mostly prebuilt and ready to use, is highly reliable, easy to load and unload, and easy to service. While there are some downsides such as not being able to fully trust Bambu’s servers and the tiny screen with a D-pad not being suitable for everyone, overall, it is a top choice for those looking for a hassle-free 3D printing experience.