Bambu Lab P1S vs Creality K2 Combo
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Choose the Bambu Lab P1S if you want an established ecosystem and a lower initial budget (~€399–499). Choose the Creality K2 Combo if you want a native multi-color system without external accessories and prefer a Klipper-based firmware.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~399–499 € | ~550–700 € |
| Price updated on | — | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 38.9 × 38.9 × 45.8 cm | 40.4 × 43.6 × 54.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 12.95 kg | 18 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 260 × 260 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 260 mm |
| Power (W) | 1000 W | 1350 W |
| Voltage (V) | 100 V | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 256 mm | 260 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 | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 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 | Yes |
| Input shaper | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor requires accessory | Yes | No |
| 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. | Powered by CrealityOS, a Klipper-based firmware, it supports remote control via Wi-Fi or LAN and interfaces natively with Creality Print and other compatible slicers for advanced multi-color workflow management. |
The differences that matter
- The price of the P1S (~€399–499) is lower than the K2 Combo (~€550–700).
- Multi-color printing requires an extra accessory on the P1S, while it does not on the K2 Combo.
- The K2 Combo boasts a higher maximum speed (600 mm/s vs 500 mm/s) and runs native Klipper.
- The build volume of the K2 Combo (260 × 260 × 260 mm) offers a slight edge over the P1S (256 × 256 × 256 mm).
- The P1S is significantly more compact and lighter (12.95 kg vs 18 kg).
Which one to choose
Choose P1S if…
Choose the Bambu Lab P1S if you want to keep the purchase price under €500, have limited space (38.9 × 38.9 × 45.8 cm footprint), and are willing to buy the multi-color module separately if needed later.
Choose K2 Combo if…
Choose the Creality K2 Combo if you are looking for a more recent machine (2024) with a higher max speed (600 mm/s), integrated multi-color capability, and a native Klipper operating system (CrealityOS).
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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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- OVERTURE PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)High speed1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
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