Bambu Lab P2S vs Creality Ender-3 V3 KE
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Two FDM printers for a similar use, with one difference that decides it: the P2S is enclosed and reaches 20 colors with accessories, the Ender-3 V3 KE is open and prints in a single color. The P2S costs about €220 more.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 519 € | 299 € |
| Price updated on | — | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 39.2 × 40.6 × 47.8 cm | 43.3 × 36.6 × 49 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 14.9 kg | 7.8 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 220 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 240 mm |
| Power (W) | 1200 W | 350 W |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 ±mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 256 mm | 220 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 256 mm | 240 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 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 | No |
| Multicolor requires accessory | Yes | No |
| Max colors | 20 | 1 |
| 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. | Powered by Creality OS (based on Klipper), it supports LAN and cloud control via the Creality Print app. It remains compatible with major third-party slicers like Cura and PrusaSlicer. |
The differences that matter
- Colors: up to 20 with accessories against one only → on the Ender-3 V3 KE every object is one color.
- Chamber: enclosed against open → only the P2S shields the print from drafts.
- Build volume: 256 × 256 × 256 mm against 220 × 220 × 240 mm → on the Ender-3 V3 KE a part wider than 22 cm has to be split.
- Price and weight: about €519 and 14.9 kg against €299 and 7.8 kg → the Ender-3 V3 KE costs about €220 less and moves with one hand.
Which one to choose
Choose P2S if…
You print multicolor objects, up to 20 colors with the dedicated accessories (a declared value), in an enclosed chamber and on a 256 × 256 × 256 mm volume. The trade-off: about €220 more, 14.9 kg against 7.8 kg, and some features such as RFID filament detection and certain automatic calibrations work only in Bambu Studio; push notifications require the cloud.
Choose Ender-3 V3 KE if…
You print prototypes and working parts in a single color, within 220 × 220 × 240 mm, and want to stay around €299. The Creality OS firmware is based on Klipper, control goes through LAN or the Creality Print app, and Cura or PrusaSlicer remain usable. The trade-off: open frame, a single color and a smaller volume.
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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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- SUNLU PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)1.75 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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