Bambu Lab H2S vs Bambu Lab P1P
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
The P1P is an open CoreXY with a 256 mm build volume; the H2S is an enclosed 340 mm CoreXY that also handles laser and cutting. It costs about €650 more: the question is whether volume and an enclosed chamber are worth that.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1150–1250 € | ~500–600 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 49.2 × 51.4 × 62.6 cm | 38.6 × 38.9 × 45.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 30 kg | 9.65 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 340 × 320 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 340 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | 1800 W | 1000 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | 100 V |
| Maximum speed | 1000 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 50 μm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 320 mm | 256 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 340 mm | 256 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 350 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 1000 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | Yes | No |
| Filament sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | No | No |
| Native Klipper | No | No |
| Input shaper | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor requires accessory | Yes | Yes |
| Max colors | — | 16 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The H2S uses Bambu Studio as its primary slicer, with full support for proprietary features including automatic calibration, AI monitoring, and AMS management. It also accepts G-code exported from OrcaSlicer, PrusaSlicer, and Cura, though some advanced functions may not be available with third-party slicers. Laser and cutting functions are managed exclusively through Bambu Suite. Developer Mode is available, exposing MQTT access for custom integrations. | The P1P works with Bambu Studio, Bambu Lab's proprietary slicing software available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, and with the Bambu Handy mobile app for remote monitoring and print management. Cloud connectivity is optional: the printer also supports a LAN-only mode for users who prefer to operate without connecting to external servers. It is not natively compatible with open-source firmware such as Klipper, nor with third-party slicers like PrusaSlicer or OrcaSlicer without unofficial profiles. |
The differences that matter
- Volume 340×320×340 vs 256×256×256 mm → the H2S prints whole parts that must be split on the P1P.
- Enclosed vs open, nozzle 350 vs 300 °C, bed 120 vs 100 °C → only the H2S encloses the part and reaches those temperatures.
- Price €1,150–1,250 vs €500–600 → the H2S costs about €650 more.
- Laser and cutting through Bambu Suite → the H2S can take on those jobs too.
Which one to choose
Choose H2S if…
you print parts up to 340×320 mm and 340 mm tall in an enclosed chamber, with a nozzle up to 350 °C and a bed up to 120 °C. Laser and cutting functions run through Bambu Suite. The trade-off: about €650 more (€1,150–1,250 against €500–600) and 30 kg to find room for on the bench.
Choose P1P if…
you print in a 256×256×256 mm volume in an open chamber and want to spend about €650 less. It weighs 9.65 kg and has a LAN-only mode for anyone who doesn't want to connect to external servers. The trade-off: a nozzle up to 300 °C, a bed up to 100 °C and, with slicers other than Bambu Studio, unofficial profiles.
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Filaments for these printers
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