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.
Full details โJust 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.
Full details โ| Bambu Lab P2S | Creality Ender 3 V4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Prosumer | Entry |
| Motion | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Build Volume | 256 ร 256 ร 256 mm | 220 ร 220 ร 235 mm |
| Max Speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Multicolor | โ 4 slots | โ 4 slots |
| Enclosure | โ | โ |
| Auto Calibration | โ | โ |
| Open Source | โ | โ |
| Upgrade Kit | โ | โ |
| Materials | PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU, PA, PA-CF, PC | PLA, PETG, TPU |
| Released | Jun 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Cycle length | ~270 days | ~854 days |
| Cycle advice | Wait | Buy |
| Deals advice | Buy | Caution |
| Next model | P3S or next prosumer model (Expected mid-2026) | โ |
The P2S enclosure maintains a more consistent chamber temperature over the P1S, reducing warping on long ABS and PA prints.
PLA through PC โ the P2S handles the entire engineering filament spectrum with reliable results.
The P-series CoreXY enclosure design strikes the best balance of price, speed, and material capability in Bambu's lineup.
The V4's rigid frame reduces vibration at high speeds, improving print quality over the V3 KE's lighter structure.
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.
The Ender 3 family has the largest 3D printing community in the world, with extensive documentation, mods, and active Creality firmware updates.