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Bambu Lab P1SvsBambu Lab P2S

Same ecosystem (Bambu Lab): Both printers share the same software, slicer, and filament ecosystem. This is a tier step-up comparison โ€” consider whether the extra features justify the price difference.
Bambu Lab P1S
Buy/Wait:Wait

Overdue for a refresh โ€” no successor announced yet. Prices should be at their lowest

Best for: Makers who need an enclosed printer for ABS, ASA, PA, and PC at prosumer price โ€” now available at clearance pricing after P2S launch.

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Bambu Lab P2S
Buy/Wait:Wait

Late in cycle โ€” a new model is likely coming soon

Best 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.

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Bambu Lab P1SBambu Lab P2S
TierProsumerProsumer
MotionCoreXYCoreXY
Build Volume256 ร— 256 ร— 256 mm256 ร— 256 ร— 256 mm
Max Speed500 mm/s500 mm/s
Multicolorโœ… 4 slotsโœ… 4 slots
Enclosureโœ…โœ…
Auto Calibrationโœ…โœ…
Open SourceโŒโŒ
Upgrade Kitโ€”โ€”
MaterialsPLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU, PA, PA-CF, PCPLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU, PA, PA-CF, PC
ReleasedJul 5, 2023Jun 15, 2025
Cycle length~335 days~270 days
Cycle adviceWaitWait
Deals adviceBuyBuy
Next modelโ€”P3S or next prosumer model (Expected mid-2026)

Why buy each?

Bambu Lab P1S

Full enclosure with chamber heating

Active chamber temperature control enables reliable ABS, ASA, PA, and PC printing without warping.

CoreXY speed and precision

500 mm/s print speed with Bambu's vibration compensation delivers fast, accurate prints.

Now at clearance prices

With the P2S released, P1S prices are at their lowest โ€” an opportunity for budget-conscious buyers.

Bambu Lab P2S

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.