Bambu Lab P2S
- Speed
- 500 mm/s
- Score
- 9.2/10
- Wins
- 3/5
Bambu Lab P2S vs Sovol SV08
- The Bambu Lab P2S wins, 9.2 vs 7.8 out of 10.
- SV08 prints 2.9× the volume (350×350×400 ÷ 256³ = 2.92) and costs less.
- SV08 is faster, 700 vs 500 mm/s.
- Pick the P2S if your prints fit in 25.6 cm.
Specs from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Sovol SV08
- Speed
- 700 mm/s
- Score
- 7.8/10
- Wins
- 1/5
The verdict
Buy the P2S.
9.2/10 vs SV08's 7.8/10, 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
vsSV08Sovol · FDM
| P2S | Spec | SV08 |
|---|---|---|
| 16.8 L | Build volume | 49.0 L (wins) |
| 500 mm/s | Top speed | 700 mm/s (wins) |
| 0.05 mm | Finest layer | 0.05 mm |
| 14.9 kg | Weight | 20 kg |
Features
| P2S | Feature | SV08 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Voron-inspired CoreXY | Yes |
| No | Klipper | Yes |
| No | Auto bed leveling | Yes |
| No | 350mm build volume | Yes |
| No | Open design | Yes |
Scores out of 10
| P2S | Spec | SV08 |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Value | 9 |
| 9 (wins) | Beginner Friendliness | 5 |
| 10 (wins) | Print Quality | 8 |
| 9 | Speed | 10 (wins) |
| 9 (wins) | Reliability | 7 |
| 9.2 (wins) | Overall | 7.8 |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 256 × 256 × 256 mm
- 350 × 350 × 400 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, 3DTechValleyVoron performance without spending months sourcing parts and building. Sign me up.
SV08 owner, r/VORONDesign700mm/s is no joke. This thing absolutely rips.
SV08 owner, Nero3D (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 price
SV08
- +Voron 2.4 kinematics for less than the $1,000+ in DIY parts and time
- +350x350x400mm bed handles nearly anything without splitting prints
- +700mm/s is a real number that the machine hits in practice with tuning
- −Out-of-box calibration takes several hours for first-timers
- −QC is inconsistent between batches: some units are great, some need work
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 Sovol SV08?
By the numbers, the Bambu Lab P2S scores higher (9.2/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Sovol SV08 may be the smarter buy if you need large-prints.
Which is better for beginners, Bambu Lab P2S or Sovol SV08?
The Bambu Lab P2S is more beginner-friendly (9/10 vs 5/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Bambu Lab P2S worth paying more for over the Sovol SV08?
The Bambu Lab P2S scores higher overall (9.2/10 vs 7.8/10). The extra money 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 Sovol SV08?
Build volume (256x256x256mm vs 350x350x400mm) and print speed (500 vs 700 mm/s). The Bambu Lab P2S is best for speed; the Sovol SV08 targets large-prints.