Bambu Lab P1S vs Creality K2 SE Combo
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
P1S and K2 SE Combo are both F2 printers close in price (449 € against 499 €), but the layout differs: P1S has an enclosed chamber and a larger bed, K2 SE leads with native Klipper.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~399–499 € | 499 € |
| Price updated on | — | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 38.9 × 38.9 × 45.8 cm | 35.5 × 35.5 × 48.2 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 12.95 kg | 10.58 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 220 × 215 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 245 mm |
| Power (W) | 1000 W | 350 W |
| Voltage (V) | 100 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 256 mm | 215 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 256 mm | 245 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 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 | Yes |
| Input shaper | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor requires accessory | Yes | Yes |
| Max colors | 16 | 16 |
| 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. | Natively compatible with Creality Print 6.0 and other third-party slicers. It supports Wi-Fi connectivity and features 8 GB of internal eMMC memory for local storage of G-code and 3MF files. |
The differences that matter
- P1S has an enclosed chamber, K2 SE Combo doesn't — useful for ABS and PETG-CF without warping.
- P1S's bed is 39% larger (256×256 mm against 220×215 mm).
- K2 SE Combo has native Klipper, P1S relies on Bambu Studio or OrcaSlicer.
- P1S costs 50 € less, despite the stronger specs on paper.
Which one to choose
Choose P1S if…
you want an enclosed chamber for more stable prints and a larger work area (256×256 mm against 220×215 mm), while spending 50 € less.
Choose K2 SE Combo if…
you need native Klipper to deeply customize print profiles, a feature P1S doesn't ship with.
Where to buy
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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 →
- Bambu Lab PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- SUNLU PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- SUNLU PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- OVERTURE PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)High speed1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
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