Bambu Lab P1S vs Bambu Lab X2D
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Same 256×256 mm build plate, same enclosed chamber and same CoreXY motion: the choice comes down to the dual nozzle and the 120 °C bed, which the P1S does not have. The X2D costs about €180 more.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~399–499 € | 629 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 38.9 × 38.9 × 45.8 cm | 39.2 × 40.6 × 47.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 12.95 kg | 16.25 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 260 mm |
| Power (W) | 1000 W | 1600 W |
| Voltage (V) | 100 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 1000 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 50 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 256 mm | 256 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 256 mm | 260 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 1000 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 | Yes |
| Native Klipper | No | No |
| Input shaper | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor requires accessory | Yes | Yes |
| Max colors | 16 | 25 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The P1S is managed through Bambu Studio, Bambu Lab's proprietary slicer available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, or via OrcaSlicer, the widely adopted open-source fork that provides finer parameter control. The Bambu Handy mobile app enables remote monitoring and print launching. The printer supports local LAN connections without a mandatory cloud account, though some advanced features — such as remote timelapses and OTA firmware updates — require a Bambu account. | The X2D uses Bambu Studio as its official software, available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It also accepts standard G-code from third-party slicers such as PrusaSlicer, SuperSlicer, and Cura, though some advanced features — including automatic calibration and dual-nozzle workflow management — are only fully supported within Bambu Studio. |
The differences that matter
- Dual nozzle vs single nozzle → two materials or colors in the same job without going through the same nozzle.
- Bed up to 120 °C vs 100 °C → only the X2D has headroom for materials that need more bed heat.
- Price €449 vs €629 → the difference buys the dual nozzle and a hotter bed, not a larger build plate.
Which one to choose
Choose P1S if…
Prototypes and functional parts with a single nozzle, for people who print often but rarely combine materials. It costs about €449 and, with the multicolor accessory, reaches 16 colors. You accept one extruder and a bed that tops out at 100 °C.
Choose X2D if…
Prints that combine two materials or two colors in one job thanks to the dual nozzle, and materials that call for a bed up to 120 °C. It costs €629, and dual-nozzle handling and automatic calibration are fully supported only in Bambu Studio: with other slicers you export G-code and lose part of those functions.
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Filaments for these printers
The most chosen spools among the materials both printers can print according to their specifications.
- ELEGOO PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
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