Bambu Lab H2S vs Bambu Lab P2S
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Between these two Bambu Lab printers, the choice depends on build volume and the price that comes with it: the H2S offers a 340×320×340 mm bed and a declared speed up to 1000 mm/s, the P2S tops out at 256×256×256 mm but costs less than half.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1150–1250 € | 519 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 49.2 × 51.4 × 62.6 cm | 39.2 × 40.6 × 47.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 30 kg | 14.9 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 340 × 320 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 340 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | 1800 W | 1200 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 1000 mm/s | 600 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 | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 1000 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | — | 20 |
| 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 official slicer is Bambu Studio, available for macOS, Windows, and Linux. The printer also accepts standard G-code exported from third-party slicers such as PrusaSlicer, SuperSlicer, and Cura, though certain advanced Bambu-specific features — including RFID-based filament detection and some automatic calibration modes — are only available within Bambu Studio. Remote control is handled via the Bambu Handy mobile app and desktop app; push notifications require cloud connectivity. |
The differences that matter
- Price: about €1200 on the H2S against €519 on the P2S → more than double.
- Build volume: 340×320×340 mm on the H2S against 256×256×256 mm on the P2S.
- Declared max speed: 1000 mm/s on the H2S against 600 mm/s on the P2S.
- Declared max nozzle temperature: 350 °C on the H2S against 300 °C on the P2S.
Which one to choose
Choose H2S if…
Anyone printing large parts or wanting the higher declared speed uses the H2S, with a bed up to 340×320×340 mm, nozzle up to 350 °C, and speed up to 1000 mm/s. The trade-off is more than doubling the spend (about €1200 against €519).
Choose P2S if…
Anyone printing smaller parts and wanting to stay under €600 uses the P2S, with a 256×256×256 mm bed and a declared speed up to 600 mm/s. The trade-off is a smaller build volume and lower maximum temperatures.
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Filaments for these printers
The most chosen spools among the materials both printers can print according to their specifications.
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