Bambu Lab P2S
- Price
- $549
- Score
- 9.2/10
- Wins
- 3/5
Bambu Lab P2S vs Creality SPARKX i7
- The Bambu Lab P2S wins, 9.2 vs 8.4 out of 10.
- Near-same build volume (260×260×255 vs 256³ mm, 1.03×) and the same 500 mm/s top speed.
- The P2S costs $190 ($549 − $359) 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.
Creality SPARKX i7
- Price
- $359
- Score
- 8.4/10
- Wins
- 0/5
The verdict
Buy the P2S.
9.2/10 vs SPARKX i7's 8.4/10, and it wins 3 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
vsSPARKX i7Creality · FDM
| P2S | Spec | SPARKX i7 |
|---|---|---|
| $549 | Price | $359 (wins) |
| 16.8 L | Build volume | 17.2 L (wins) |
| 500 mm/s | Top speed | 500 mm/s |
| 0.05 mm | Finest layer | 0.05 mm |
| 14.9 kg | Weight | 11.8 kg |
Features
| P2S | Feature | SPARKX i7 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | CFS Lite multi-color (4 colors) | Yes |
| No | AI-assisted print monitoring | Yes |
| No | Auto bed leveling | Yes |
| No | WiFi + touchscreen | Yes |
| No | Direct drive extruder | Yes |
| No | 95% pre-assembled | Yes |
| No | Tom's Hardware CES 2026 Best 3D Printer | Yes |
Value math
$549 ÷ 16.8 L and $359 ÷ 17.2 L. Lower is more printer for the money.
| P2S | Spec | SPARKX i7 |
|---|---|---|
| $32.72 | $ per liter | $20.83 (wins) |
| $1.10 | $ per mm/s | $0.72 (wins) |
Scores out of 10
| P2S | Spec | SPARKX i7 |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Value | 9 |
| 9 | Beginner Friendliness | 9 |
| 10 (wins) | Print Quality | 8 |
| 9 (wins) | Speed | 8 |
| 9 (wins) | Reliability | 8 |
| 9.2 (wins) | Overall | 8.4 |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 256 × 256 × 256 mm
- 260 × 260 × 255 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, 3DTechValleyTom's Hardware Best 3D Printer of CES 2026. Creality finally has a real Bambu competitor.
SPARKX i7 owner, Tom's HardwareVery beginner friendly, almost plug and play. No tuning or adjustment needed out of the box.
SPARKX i7 owner, Creality Community ForumThe AI monitoring actually works. Caught a spaghetti failure at layer 12 and paused the print automatically.
SPARKX i7 owner, r/CrealityWhen 3D printing stops feeling intimidating, that's the SparkX i7 experience.
SPARKX i7 owner, The Gadgeteer
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
SPARKX i7
- +Tom's Hardware Best 3D Printer at CES 2026, not a paid placement
- +AI monitoring that actually pauses on failures rather than just alerting
- +4-color multi-color at a price that doesn't sting
- −16-page privacy policy just to set it up
- −Software trails Bambu Studio by a noticeable margin
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 SPARKX i7?
By the numbers, the Bambu Lab P2S scores higher (9.2/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Creality SPARKX i7 may be the smarter buy if you need multi-color.
Which is better for beginners, Bambu Lab P2S or Creality SPARKX i7?
Both score 9/10 for beginners. Go with the Creality SPARKX i7 to save $190.
Is the Bambu Lab P2S worth $190 more than the Creality SPARKX i7?
The Bambu Lab P2S scores higher overall (9.2/10 vs 8.4/10). The extra $190 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 P2S and Creality SPARKX i7?
Build volume (256x256x256mm vs 260x260x255mm) and print speed (500 vs 500 mm/s). The Bambu Lab P2S is best for speed; the Creality SPARKX i7 targets multi-color.