Bambu Lab P2S
- Price
- $549
- Score
- 9.2/10
- Wins
- 2/5
Bambu Lab P2S vs Flashforge Adventurer 5M
- The Bambu Lab P2S wins, 9.2 vs 8.6 out of 10.
- P2S prints 1.6× the volume (256³ ÷ 220³ = 1.58) for $300 ($549 − $249) more.
- Adventurer 5M is faster, 600 vs 500 mm/s.
- Pick the Adventurer 5M if your prints fit in 22 cm.
Specs and US prices from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Flashforge Adventurer 5M
- Price
- $249
- Score
- 8.6/10
- Wins
- 0/5
The verdict
Buy the P2S.
9.2/10 vs Adventurer 5M's 8.6/10, 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.
P2SBambu Lab · FDM
vsAdventurer 5MFlashforge · FDM
| P2S | Spec | Adventurer 5M |
|---|---|---|
| $549 | Price | $249 (wins) |
| 16.8 L (wins) | Build volume | 10.6 L |
| 500 mm/s | Top speed | 600 mm/s (wins) |
| 0.05 mm | Finest layer | 0.05 mm |
| 14.9 kg | Weight | 11 kg |
Features
| P2S | Feature | Adventurer 5M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Auto leveling | Yes |
| No | Quick-swap nozzle | Yes |
| No | 600mm/s speed | Yes |
| No | HEPA filter | Yes |
Value math
$549 ÷ 16.8 L and $249 ÷ 10.6 L. Lower is more printer for the money.
| P2S | Spec | Adventurer 5M |
|---|---|---|
| $32.72 | $ per liter | $23.38 (wins) |
| $1.10 | $ per mm/s | $0.41 (wins) |
Scores out of 10
| P2S | Spec | Adventurer 5M |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Value | 9 |
| 9 | Beginner Friendliness | 9 |
| 10 (wins) | Print Quality | 8 |
| 9 | Speed | 9 |
| 9 (wins) | Reliability | 8 |
| 9.2 (wins) | Overall | 8.6 |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 256 × 256 × 256 mm
- 220 × 220 × 220 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, 3DTechValleyEnclosed printer under $300 with HEPA? Flashforge is pricing this thing to sell.
Adventurer 5M owner, r/3DprintingMy go-to recommendation for families. Kids safe, fumes managed, prints great.
Adventurer 5M owner, Teaching Tech (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
Adventurer 5M
- +Enclosed with HEPA filter for $249: 130 dollars cheaper than the Pro version with the same key features
- +Toolless nozzle swap takes 30 seconds: pull the module out, snap the new one in
- +600mm/s inside an enclosure is faster than most open-frame budget machines
- −220mm cube is smaller than open-frame rivals at this price
- −Proprietary nozzle modules: you can't use standard 0.4mm nozzles
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 Flashforge Adventurer 5M?
By the numbers, the Bambu Lab P2S scores higher (9.2/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Flashforge Adventurer 5M may be the smarter buy if you need enclosed.
Which is better for beginners, Bambu Lab P2S or Flashforge Adventurer 5M?
Both score 9/10 for beginners. Go with the Flashforge Adventurer 5M to save $300.
Is the Bambu Lab P2S worth $300 more than the Flashforge Adventurer 5M?
The Bambu Lab P2S scores higher overall (9.2/10 vs 8.6/10). The extra $300 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 Flashforge Adventurer 5M?
Build volume (256x256x256mm vs 220x220x220mm) and print speed (500 vs 600 mm/s). The Bambu Lab P2S is best for speed; the Flashforge Adventurer 5M targets enclosed.