Bambu Lab P1S
- Price
- $449
- Score
- 9/10
- Wins
- 1/5
Bambu Lab P1S vs Bambu Lab P2S
- The Bambu Lab P2S wins, 9.2 vs 9 out of 10.
- Same build volume (256³ mm) and the same 500 mm/s top speed.
- The P2S costs $100 ($549 − $449) more, and that money buys features, not size or speed.
Specs and US prices from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Bambu Lab P2S
- Price
- $549
- Score
- 9.2/10
- Wins
- 2/5
The verdict
Buy the P2S.
9.2/10 vs P1S's 9/10, and it wins 2 of 5 categories. Best enclosed CoreXY under $600 right now. New buyers: this is the answer, skip the P1S comparison. P1S owners: the nozzle system and AMS 2 Pro drying tip the scales toward upgrading, but only if you use those features regularly.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
P1SBambu Lab · FDM
vsP2SBambu Lab · FDM
| P1S | Spec | P2S |
|---|---|---|
| $449 (wins) | Price | $549 |
| 16.8 L | Build volume | 16.8 L |
| 500 mm/s | Top speed | 500 mm/s |
| 0.05 mm | Finest layer | 0.05 mm |
| 14.13 kg | Weight | 14.9 kg |
Features
| P1S | Feature | P2S |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Enclosed | No |
| Yes | Multi-material (AMS) | No |
| Yes | WiFi | No |
| Yes | Camera | No |
| Yes | HEPA filter | No |
| Yes | Active chamber heating | No |
| No | Enclosed CoreXY | Yes |
| No | AMS 2 Pro compatible | Yes |
| No | 5-inch touchscreen | Yes |
| No | 1080p AI camera | Yes |
| No | Quick-swap nozzle system | Yes |
| No | PMSM servo extruder (8.5kg force) | Yes |
Value math
$449 ÷ 16.8 L and $549 ÷ 16.8 L. Lower is more printer for the money.
| P1S | Spec | P2S |
|---|---|---|
| $26.76 (wins) | $ per liter | $32.72 |
| $0.90 (wins) | $ per mm/s | $1.10 |
Scores out of 10
| P1S | Spec | P2S |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Value | 9 (wins) |
| 8 | Beginner Friendliness | 9 (wins) |
| 10 | Print Quality | 10 |
| 9 | Speed | 9 |
| 10 (wins) | Reliability | 9 |
| 9 | Overall | 9.2 (wins) |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 256 × 256 × 256 mm
- 256 × 256 × 256 mm
What owners say
The P1S is the printer I tell people to buy when they say 'I want something that just works.'
P1S owner, r/3DprintingRefreshing a best seller. The P1S is the strong choice for anyone wanting to print ABS without headaches.
P1S owner, Tom's HardwareThe quick nozzle swap makes me jealous even as an X1C owner.
P2S owner, r/BambuLabGoldilocks gets a glow up. The P2S refreshes a best seller with meaningful upgrades.
P2S owner, Tom's HardwareFor new buyers, the P2S is recommended without hesitation. Meaningfully better than the P1S in every way.
P2S owner, 3DTechValley
Pros & Cons
P1S
- +HEPA filter actually handles ABS fumes, not just PLA smell
- +CoreXY at 500mm/s inside an enclosed chamber
- +Reliability track record is as good as anything at this price
- −$449 without AMS, which adds another $100-150 on top
- −Enclosure lid has to come off to reach prints mid-job
P2S
- +Quick-swap nozzle: no tools, no waiting for cool-down, no thread damage from hot-tightening
- +1080p AI camera pauses the print when it detects layer failures, not just notifies you
- +AMS 2 Pro dries filament while printing so you don't need a separate drybox for standard materials
- −No LiDAR sensor: that capability is still exclusive to the X-series
- −P1S owners have no trade-in path; the upgrade cost is the full $549
Buy these with it
A printer does nothing without these. Grab them in the same order.
- ELEGOO PLA filament, 1kgThe easy filament to start on. Prints at low temperatures and warps less.
- ELEGOO PETG filament, 1kgTougher and more heat tolerant than PLA, for parts that get handled or sit in the sun.
- SUNLU filament dryer S1 PlusWet filament causes stringing and rough surfaces. A dryer fixes that before you blame the printer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Bambu Lab P1S better than the Bambu Lab P2S?
By the numbers, the Bambu Lab P2S scores higher (9.2/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Bambu Lab P1S may be the smarter buy if you need engineering.
Which is better for beginners, Bambu Lab P1S or Bambu Lab P2S?
The Bambu Lab P2S is more beginner-friendly (9/10 vs 8/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Bambu Lab P2S worth $100 more than the Bambu Lab P1S?
The Bambu Lab P2S scores higher overall (9.2/10 vs 9/10). The extra $100 gets you quick-swap nozzle: no tools, no waiting for cool-down, no thread damage from hot-tightening.
What's the main difference between Bambu Lab P1S and Bambu Lab P2S?
Build volume (256x256x256mm vs 256x256x256mm) and print speed (500 vs 500 mm/s). The Bambu Lab P1S is best for engineering; the Bambu Lab P2S targets speed.