Bambu Lab P2S
- Price
- $549
- Score
- 9.2/10
- Wins
- 4/5
Bambu Lab P2S vs Prusa MK4S
- The Bambu Lab P2S wins, 9.2 vs 7.8 out of 10.
- P2S prints 1.5× the volume (256³ ÷ 250×210×220 = 1.45) and costs $380 ($929 − $549) less.
- P2S is faster, 500 vs 200 mm/s.
- Pick the Prusa MK4S 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.
Prusa MK4S
- Price
- $929
- Score
- 7.8/10
- Wins
- 1/5
The verdict
Buy the P2S.
9.2/10 vs Prusa MK4S'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
vsPrusa MK4SPrusa Research · FDM
| P2S | Spec | Prusa MK4S |
|---|---|---|
| $549 (wins) | Price | $929 |
| 16.8 L (wins) | Build volume | 11.6 L |
| 500 mm/s (wins) | Top speed | 200 mm/s |
| 0.05 mm | Finest layer | 0.05 mm |
| 14.9 kg | Weight | 7 kg |
Features
| P2S | Feature | Prusa MK4S |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Open source | Yes |
| No | PrusaSlicer | Yes |
| No | Nextruder | Yes |
| No | Auto bed leveling | Yes |
| No | Input shaping | Yes |
| No | Ethernet | Yes |
Value math
$549 ÷ 16.8 L and $929 ÷ 11.6 L. Lower is more printer for the money.
| P2S | Spec | Prusa MK4S |
|---|---|---|
| $32.72 (wins) | $ per liter | $80.43 |
| $1.10 (wins) | $ per mm/s | $4.64 |
Scores out of 10
| P2S | Spec | Prusa MK4S |
|---|---|---|
| 9 (wins) | Value | 6 |
| 9 (wins) | Beginner Friendliness | 8 |
| 10 (wins) | Print Quality | 9 |
| 9 (wins) | Speed | 6 |
| 9 | Reliability | 10 (wins) |
| 9.2 (wins) | Overall | 7.8 |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 256 × 256 × 256 mm
- 250 × 210 × 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, 3DTechValleyMy MK3 ran for 5 years without a single failed print. The MK4S continues that legacy.
Prusa MK4S owner, r/prusa3dIf reliability is your #1 priority, nothing beats Prusa. Nothing.
Prusa MK4S owner, Thomas Sanladerer (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
Prusa MK4S
- +Prusa's QC is genuinely better than anyone else's: every printer is test-printed before shipping
- +PrusaSlicer is open source and powerful, no subscription, no cloud required
- +Customer support answers in hours, not weeks
- −200mm/s max is a third of what CoreXY machines do at half the price
- −$929 for an open-frame bed-slinger is a hard sell in 2025
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 Prusa MK4S?
By the numbers, the Bambu Lab P2S scores higher (9.2/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Prusa MK4S may be the smarter buy if you need reliability.
Which is better for beginners, Bambu Lab P2S or Prusa MK4S?
The Bambu Lab P2S is more beginner-friendly (9/10 vs 8/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Prusa MK4S worth $380 more than the Bambu Lab P2S?
The Bambu Lab P2S actually scores higher (9.2/10) despite costing $380 less. The Prusa MK4S only makes sense if you specifically need reliability.
What's the main difference between Bambu Lab P2S and Prusa MK4S?
Build volume (256x256x256mm vs 250x210x220mm) and print speed (500 vs 200 mm/s). The Bambu Lab P2S is best for speed; the Prusa MK4S targets reliability.