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Bambu Lab P2SvsCreality Ender 3 V4

Cross-ecosystem comparison: These printers use different software ecosystems. Accessories, filament profiles, and community support are not interchangeable between brands. Consider the total ecosystem cost, not just the printer price.
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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Creality Ender 3 V4
Buy/Wait:Buy

Just released โ€” full support runway ahead

Best for: Budget-conscious beginners who want CoreXY speed and optional multicolor printing in the trusted Ender 3 form factor โ€” and are comfortable with a hands-on setup experience.

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Bambu Lab P2SCreality Ender 3 V4
TierProsumerEntry
MotionCoreXYCoreXY
Build Volume256 ร— 256 ร— 256 mm220 ร— 220 ร— 235 mm
Max Speed500 mm/s500 mm/s
Multicolorโœ… 4 slotsโœ… 4 slots
Enclosureโœ…โŒ
Auto Calibrationโœ…โœ…
Open SourceโŒโŒ
Upgrade Kitโ€”โ€”
MaterialsPLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU, PA, PA-CF, PCPLA, PETG, TPU
ReleasedJun 15, 2025Jan 15, 2026
Cycle length~270 days~854 days
Cycle adviceWaitBuy
Deals adviceBuyCaution
Next modelP3S or next prosumer model (Expected mid-2026)โ€”

Why buy each?

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.

Creality Ender 3 V4

Die-cast aluminium gantry

The V4's rigid frame reduces vibration at high speeds, improving print quality over the V3 KE's lighter structure.

CFS multicolor Combo

The Combo bundle includes Creality's CFS filament system for 4-color printing, expandable to 16 colors with additional CFS units โ€” one of the most affordable multicolor setups available.

Successor to a proven platform

The Ender 3 family has the largest 3D printing community in the world, with extensive documentation, mods, and active Creality firmware updates.