Bambu Lab P2S vs Creality Ender-3 V3
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
P2S and Ender-3 V3 are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose P2S if max colors and enclosed chamber matters more; choose Ender-3 V3 if price and native klipper matters more. On the category's overall technical index, P2S scores 50/100 against 39/100 for Ender-3 V3.
| Parameter |
P2S
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
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Ender-3 V3
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 519 € | 419 € |
| Price updated on | — | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 39.2 × 40.6 × 47.8 cm | 35.8 × 37.4 × 49.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 14.9 kg | 7.8 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) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 600 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 | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | True | False |
| 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 | True |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | False |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | False |
| 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 native operating system is Creality OS, a customized version of Klipper. It supports Creality Print and major third-party slicers, along with WiFi connectivity and remote management. |
The differences that matter
- Max colors: P2S 20 vs Ender-3 V3 1 — P2S wins (+1900%)
- Enclosed chamber: P2S yes, Ender-3 V3 no
- Price: P2S 519 € vs Ender-3 V3 419 € — Ender-3 V3 wins (+24%)
- Work area: P2S 256×256 mm vs Ender-3 V3 220×220 mm — P2S wins (+35%)
- Native Klipper: Ender-3 V3 yes, P2S no
Which one to choose
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