Bambu Lab P2S
- Price
- $549
- Score
- 9.2/10
- Wins
- 4/5
Bambu Lab P2S vs Creality K2 Plus
- The Bambu Lab P2S wins, 9.2 vs 7.8 out of 10.
- K2 Plus prints 2.6× the volume (350³ ÷ 256³ = 2.56) for $350 ($899 − $549) more.
- K2 Plus is faster, 600 vs 500 mm/s.
- Pick the P2S 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 P2S.
9.2/10 vs K2 Plus's 7.8/10, and it wins 4 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.
P2SBambu Lab · FDM
vsK2 PlusCreality · FDM
| P2S | Spec | K2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| $549 (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 |
| 14.9 kg | Weight | 27 kg |
Features
| P2S | Feature | K2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Enclosed CoreXY | No |
| Yes | AMS 2 Pro compatible | No |
| Yes | 5-inch touchscreen | No |
| Yes | 1080p AI camera | No |
| Yes | Quick-swap nozzle system | No |
| Yes | PMSM servo extruder (8.5kg force) | No |
| No | Enclosed | Yes |
| No | 350mm build volume | Yes |
| No | CFS multi-color | Yes |
| No | WiFi | Yes |
| No | Camera | Yes |
| No | Active carbon filter | Yes |
Value math
$549 ÷ 16.8 L and $899 ÷ 42.9 L. Lower is more printer for the money.
| P2S | Spec | K2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| $32.72 | $ per liter | $20.97 (wins) |
| $1.10 (wins) | $ per mm/s | $1.50 |
Scores out of 10
| P2S | Spec | K2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| 9 (wins) | Value | 7 |
| 9 (wins) | Beginner Friendliness | 6 |
| 10 (wins) | Print Quality | 9 |
| 9 | Speed | 9 |
| 9 (wins) | Reliability | 8 |
| 9.2 (wins) | Overall | 7.8 |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 256 × 256 × 256 mm
- 350 × 350 × 350 mm
What owners say
The 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, 3DTechValleyNothing 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
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
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 P2S better than the Creality K2 Plus?
By the numbers, the Bambu Lab P2S scores higher (9.2/10). 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 P2S or Creality K2 Plus?
The Bambu Lab P2S is more beginner-friendly (9/10 vs 6/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Creality K2 Plus worth $350 more than the Bambu Lab P2S?
The Bambu Lab P2S actually scores higher (9.2/10) despite costing $350 less. The Creality K2 Plus only makes sense if you specifically need large-prints.
What's the main difference between Bambu Lab P2S and Creality K2 Plus?
Build volume (256x256x256mm vs 350x350x350mm) and print speed (500 vs 600 mm/s). The Bambu Lab P2S is best for speed; the Creality K2 Plus targets large-prints.