Bambu Lab P2S vs Bambu Lab X1E
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
P2S and X1E are not direct competitors: very different prices (~4.9×). P2S costs less (~€519) and is the entry-level choice; X1E offers more capability at a higher price (~€2550). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
P2S
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
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X1E
Bambu Lab
F3 · Advanced
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 519 € | ~2400–2700 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 39.2 × 40.6 × 47.8 cm | 38.9 × 38.9 × 45.7 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 14.9 kg | 16 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | 1200 W | 1350 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 100 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 7 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 256 mm | 256 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 256 mm | 256 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 320 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | True | True |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | False | False |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | True |
| Max colors | 20 | 16 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | 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 X1E works with Bambu Studio, Bambu Lab's proprietary slicer, which handles slicing, automatic calibration, and remote monitoring via the Bambu Handy app. Orca Slicer, an open-source Bambu Studio fork with dedicated profiles, is also supported. The firmware is proprietary; Klipper is not natively supported. The printer can run in LAN-only mode, operating fully without an internet connection through the local network. |
The differences that matter
- Price: P2S 519 € vs X1E 2550 € — P2S wins (+391%)
- Max print speed: P2S 600 mm/s vs X1E 500 mm/s — P2S wins (+20%)
- Max colors: P2S 20 vs X1E 16 — P2S wins (+25%)
- Max nozzle temperature: P2S 300 °C vs X1E 320 °C — X1E wins (+7%)
- Max bed temperature: P2S 110 °C vs X1E 120 °C — X1E wins (+9%)
Which one to choose
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