Bambu Lab P2S vs Creality Ender-5 Max
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
The P2S closes everything into a compact chamber built for multicolor, the Ender-5 Max opens the print volume to much larger parts but stays single-color. The choice depends on what needs to fit on the bed and whether mixing colors in the same part matters.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 519 € | ~400–500 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 39.2 × 40.6 × 47.8 cm | 46.18 × 43.48 × 52.58 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 14.9 kg | 18 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 400 × 400 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 400 mm |
| Power (W) | 1200 W | 350 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 700 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 ±mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 256 mm | 400 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 256 mm | 400 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 700 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 | — |
| 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. | Klipper-based firmware with a 4.3" colour touchscreen. Compatible with Creality Print, Orca Slicer and PrusaSlicer; remote monitoring via the Creality Cloud app is optional. |
The differences that matter
- Print bed: 256×256 mm on the P2S, 400×400 mm on the Ender-5 Max — decides whether a large part fits as a single piece.
- Enclosed chamber: only on the P2S, useful for warp-free ABS and ASA.
- Multicolor: the P2S handles up to 20 colors with the AMS, the Ender-5 Max stays single-color.
- Price: €519 for the P2S, about €450 for the Ender-5 Max — seventy euros less for the bigger bed but without an enclosed chamber.
Which one to choose
Choose P2S if…
Anyone printing multicolor or technical materials on moderately sized parts gets an enclosed chamber on the P2S that helps with ABS and ASA, with the AMS handling up to 20 colors in the same file. The bed stays at 256×256 mm, tight for bulky components.
Choose Ender-5 Max if…
With a 400×400 mm bed and 400 mm of height, the Ender-5 Max prints in one piece structures that would need splitting on the P2S — frames, brackets or modular furniture. It costs a bit less than the P2S, but has no enclosed chamber or multicolor handling: one color per print.
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Filaments for these printers
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