๐Ÿ–จ 3D Printer Radar
Updated: March 21, 2026How we rate โ†’

P3S or next prosumer model โ€” Expected mid-2026. Bambu typically refreshes prosumer models every 9-12 months. A P3S or equivalent is expected in 2026 with improved chamber temperature control and possibly dual extrusion.

Bambu Lab P2S
ProsumerFDMbambuCoreXY

Bambu Lab P2S

๐Ÿ“ 256ร—256ร—256 mmโšก 500 mm/s๐ŸŽจ 4-color๐Ÿ  Enclosed

โฐBuy now or wait?

๐Ÿ—“ Released Jun 15, 2025
โŒ›72 days until P3S or next prosumer model(279 of 351 days through current cycle)
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Cycle Advice

Wait

P3S or next prosumer model is on the way. We recommend waiting unless you need a printer right now.

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Deals Advice

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Great time to buy โ€” new model coming soon, current prices near their lowest

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Jun 26
Great deal โ€” Bambu Black Friday 2025 โ€” Bambu's biggest annual sale. Expect 30-40% off the P2S at Bambu.com.
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๐Ÿ“กOn the Radar: P3S or next prosumer model

Expected mid-2026

Bambu typically refreshes prosumer models every 9-12 months. A P3S or equivalent is expected in 2026 with improved chamber temperature control and possibly dual extrusion.

Confidence: cycle based
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๐Ÿ“ŠPrinter Specs

TypeFDM
TierProsumer
MotionCoreXY
Build Volume256 ร— 256 ร— 256 mm
Max Speed500 mm/s
Multicolorโœ… 4 slots
Enclosureโœ… Yes
Auto Calibrationโœ… Yes
Open SourceโŒ No

Supported Materials

PLAPETGABSASATPUPAPA-CFPC

๐Ÿ—‚Models at a Glance

Model/ConfigBuild VolumeSpeedMulticolorBest For
P2S (standalone)256ร—256ร—256 mm500 mm/sNo (AMS sold separately)Engineering materials, single color.
P2S Combo256ร—256ร—256 mm500 mm/s4 colors (AMS included)Best enclosed multicolor prosumer.

๐Ÿ’กAbout the Bambu Lab P2S

The Bambu Lab P2S is the successor to the P1S, offering an improved sealed enclosure with better chamber temperature management, enhanced vibration compensation, and Bambu's latest hotend. Released mid-2025, it is the definitive Bambu prosumer enclosed printer for engineering materials.

  • Improved chamber temperature control

    The P2S enclosure maintains a more consistent chamber temperature over the P1S, reducing warping on long ABS and PA prints.

  • Full material compatibility

    PLA through PC โ€” the P2S handles the entire engineering filament spectrum with reliable results.

  • Bambu's best-selling form factor

    The P-series CoreXY enclosure design strikes the best balance of price, speed, and material capability in Bambu's lineup.

๐ŸŽฏWho is this for?

Serious makers and prosumers who need enclosed printing for ABS, ASA, PA, PA-CF, and PC โ€” and want Bambu's plug-and-play experience at a prosumer price.

โ“FAQs

P2S vs X1C โ€” which should I buy?

The P2S and X1C share the same 256ร—256ร—256 mm build volume and CoreXY motion. The X1C adds LiDAR-based real-time layer scanning, a built-in camera with AI failure detection, and a more premium build quality. If those features matter, pay the premium for the X1C. For most makers, the P2S delivers 90% of the capability at a lower cost.

Is the P2S compatible with Bambu AMS?

Yes โ€” the P2S works with the full AMS for 4-color filament switching. The Combo bundle includes the AMS.

Can the P2S print PA-CF and PC reliably?

Yes. The enclosed chamber and high-temperature hotend make the P2S one of the most reliable consumer printers for PA-CF and PC. Use a steel or hardened nozzle for carbon-filled filaments.

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