Bambu Lab P2S vs Creality K1 Max
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
The P2S and K1 Max are enclosed CoreXY FDM printers. The P2S costs 380 € less; the K1 Max has more volume and native Klipper.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 519 € | 899 € |
| Price updated on | — | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 39.2 × 40.6 × 47.8 cm | 43.5 × 46.2 × 52.6 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 14.9 kg | 18 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 300 × 300 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 300 mm |
| Power (W) | 1200 W | 1000 W |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 256 mm | 300 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 256 mm | 300 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Max colors | 20 | 4 |
| 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. | It runs on the Klipper-based Creality OS. Compatible with Creality Print, Cura, and PrusaSlicer, featuring remote control support via Wi-Fi or LAN. |
The differences that matter
- Price 519 € against 899 € → the P2S costs 380 € less.
- Volume 256 × 256 × 256 mm against 300 × 300 × 300 mm → parts that fit the K1 Max have to be split on the P2S.
- Up to 20 colours with accessories on the P2S → more colours in one part.
- Native Klipper on the K1 Max, full features only in Bambu's software on the P2S → depends on which ecosystem you prefer.
Which one to choose
Choose P2S if…
Colour work with the multicolour accessories, up to 20 colours, on 256 × 256 × 256 mm at 519 €, with Bambu Studio and the Handy app. You accept a smaller volume and a bed at 110 °C; push notifications need the cloud.
Choose K1 Max if…
Parts up to 300 × 300 × 300 mm with the bed at 120 °C, on Creality OS firmware based on Klipper, remote control over Wi-Fi or LAN and a choice of Creality Print, Cura or PrusaSlicer. It costs 380 € more.
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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 →
- Bambu Lab PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- SUNLU PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- SUNLU PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- OVERTURE PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)High speed1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
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