Bambu Lab P2S vs Creality Ender-3 V3 SE

Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)

In brief

P2S and Ender-3 V3 SE are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose P2S if max print speed matters more; choose Ender-3 V3 SE if price matters more. On the category's overall technical index, P2S scores 50/100 against 10/100 for Ender-3 V3 SE.

Parameter
Bambu Lab P2S P2S Bambu Lab F2 · Intermediate
Creality Ender-3 V3 SE Ender-3 V3 SE Creality F2 · Intermediate
Awards
Identity
Launch year 2025 2023
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) 519 € ~150–200 €
Price updated on 06/2026
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 39.2 × 40.6 × 47.8 cm 42 × 36.6 × 49 cm
Weight (kg) 14.9 kg 7.34 kg
Work area (mm) 256 × 256 mm 220 × 220 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 256 mm 250 mm
Power (W) 1200 W 350 W
Voltage (V) 220 V
Maximum speed 600 mm/s 250 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 250 mm
Kinematics CoreXY Cartesian
Max nozzle temperature (°C) 300 °C 260 °C
Max bed temperature (°C) 110 °C 100 °C
Max print speed (mm/s) 600 mm/s 250 mm/s
Enclosed chamber True False
Filament sensor True False
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 False
Multicolor printing True False
Multicolor requires accessory True
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. The printer runs Creality's proprietary Marlin-based firmware. It is compatible with Creality Print and Cura 5.0 or later; Simplify3D support is documented by third-party resellers. Print files are transferred via SD card. Community guides exist for converting to Klipper, but this is not an officially supported configuration and requires manual hardware and firmware intervention.

MakerSpecs Awards

P2S

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Ender-3 V3 SE

Best price Intermediate

The lowest list price among intermediate Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) machines: €175. The second cheapest starts at €229. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)

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The differences that matter

  • Price: P2S 519 € vs Ender-3 V3 SE 175 € — Ender-3 V3 SE wins (+197%)
  • Max print speed: P2S 600 mm/s vs Ender-3 V3 SE 250 mm/s — P2S wins (+140%)
  • Max colors: P2S 20 vs Ender-3 V3 SE 1 — P2S wins (+1900%)
  • Enclosed chamber: P2S yes, Ender-3 V3 SE no
  • Work area: P2S 256×256 mm vs Ender-3 V3 SE 220×220 mm — P2S wins (+35%)

Which one to choose

Choose P2S if…

you value max print speed, max colors and enclosed chamber.

See the P2S sheet →

Choose Ender-3 V3 SE if…

you value price.

See the Ender-3 V3 SE sheet →

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