Kind of on the fence between the two. I’m coming from a Neptune 3 Pro running Klipper and using Orcaslicer so either option would be a definite upgrade.
I was pretty dead-set on getting the P1S since I’ve heard how good the Bambu printers are for so long now, but now reading into the issues with privacy a bit more I’m somewhat skeptical. I’m pretty handy with networking so I’m sure I could set up some firewall rules to exempt it from phoning home while allowing me to use their slicer, but it’s still a concern of mine.
I’ve seen a lot of people here recommend the Qidi Q2, which uses Klipper and has all the same features as the P1S otherwise, so I’m looking into that a bit too. The P1S with AMS is for sale at Microcenter near me for $550, but the Qidi Q2 is at $650 (albeit with a filament drier) plus whatever the shipping would be. Should I pick up the P1S this weekend like I was intending or hold out for a sale on the Q2?
I have both a P1S and an older Q1 and love my Q1. I haven’t printed with any fiber filaments yet because I’m lazy and don’t feel like it but I will be printing with Bambu PAHT-CF sometime this week for some super safety mac levers and will be using my Q1 (Q2 is just the Q1 with better appearance, hotend temps, chamber temps, and probably build) due to the heated chamber specifically. I have printed ASA a bunch and its always great. You never know how much you want/need a heater chamber until you need to print it with it. Also on the Q1 (not sure about the Q2) has hardened gears and a bimetal hotend (nickle plated copper with a hardened steel tip) from the factory whereas the P1S you have to buy an extra nozzle and gears (If you buy complete hotend its like $35 and the gears are $20). Just something to add to the price.