Bambu Lab P1S
- Price
- $449
- Score
- 9/10
- Wins
- 4/5
Bambu Lab P1S vs Creality K2 Plus
- The Bambu Lab P1S wins, 9 vs 7.8 out of 10.
- K2 Plus prints 2.6× the volume (350³ ÷ 256³ = 2.56) for $450 ($899 − $449) more.
- K2 Plus is faster, 600 vs 500 mm/s.
- Pick the P1S if your prints fit in 25.6 cm.
Specs and US prices from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Creality K2 Plus
- Price
- $899
- Score
- 7.8/10
- Wins
- 0/5
The verdict
Buy the P1S.
9/10 vs K2 Plus's 7.8/10, and it wins 4 of 5 categories. Buy this if you print ABS, ASA, or anything that smells or warps in open air. The enclosure and filtration aren't optional extras, they're the whole point. If you only print PLA, save $50 and get the A1 Combo.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
P1SBambu Lab · FDM
vsK2 PlusCreality · FDM
| P1S | Spec | K2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| $449 (wins) | Price | $899 |
| 16.8 L | Build volume | 42.9 L (wins) |
| 500 mm/s | Top speed | 600 mm/s (wins) |
| 0.05 mm | Finest layer | 0.05 mm |
| 14.13 kg | Weight | 27 kg |
Features
| P1S | Feature | K2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Enclosed | Yes |
| Yes | Multi-material (AMS) | No |
| Yes | WiFi | Yes |
| Yes | Camera | Yes |
| Yes | HEPA filter | No |
| Yes | Active chamber heating | No |
| No | 350mm build volume | Yes |
| No | CFS multi-color | Yes |
| No | Active carbon filter | Yes |
Value math
$449 ÷ 16.8 L and $899 ÷ 42.9 L. Lower is more printer for the money.
| P1S | Spec | K2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| $26.76 | $ per liter | $20.97 (wins) |
| $0.90 (wins) | $ per mm/s | $1.50 |
Scores out of 10
| P1S | Spec | K2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| 8 (wins) | Value | 7 |
| 8 (wins) | Beginner Friendliness | 6 |
| 10 (wins) | Print Quality | 9 |
| 9 | Speed | 9 |
| 10 (wins) | Reliability | 8 |
| 9 (wins) | Overall | 7.8 |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 256 × 256 × 256 mm
- 350 × 350 × 350 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 HardwareNothing else gives you 350mm enclosed at this price. Period.
K2 Plus owner, r/3DprintingThe K2 Plus is Creality's most ambitious machine yet, and it mostly delivers.
K2 Plus owner, Make Anything (YouTube)
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
K2 Plus
- +350mm enclosed cube: nothing else in the consumer space matches this volume at the price
- +Multi-color CFS means you're not limited to single-filament on big jobs
- +Active carbon filtration handles ABS fumes at this scale
- −27kg means you set it up once and it stays there
- −CFS adds setup complexity that single-color users don't need to pay for
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Bambu Lab P1S better than the Creality K2 Plus?
By the numbers, the Bambu Lab P1S scores higher (9/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Creality K2 Plus may be the smarter buy if you need large-prints.
Which is better for beginners, Bambu Lab P1S or Creality K2 Plus?
The Bambu Lab P1S is more beginner-friendly (8/10 vs 6/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Creality K2 Plus worth $450 more than the Bambu Lab P1S?
The Bambu Lab P1S actually scores higher (9/10) despite costing $450 less. The Creality K2 Plus only makes sense if you specifically need large-prints.
What's the main difference between Bambu Lab P1S and Creality K2 Plus?
Build volume (256x256x256mm vs 350x350x350mm) and print speed (500 vs 600 mm/s). The Bambu Lab P1S is best for engineering; the Creality K2 Plus targets large-prints.