Bambu Lab P2S vs Creality K1
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
The P2S and the K1 cost €519 versus €329 — nearly €200 apart — for machines with different priorities: the P2S has an enclosed chamber and reaches 20 colors with the AMS, the K1 bets on native Klipper and a lower price on a smaller build area (220×220 mm vs 256×256 mm).
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 519 € | 329 € |
| Price updated on | — | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 39.2 × 40.6 × 47.8 cm | 35.5 × 35.5 × 48 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 14.9 kg | 9.6 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 220 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 250 mm |
| Power (W) | 1200 W | 350 W |
| 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 | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 100 °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 | — |
| Max colors | 20 | — |
| 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. | Pre-installed Klipper firmware with Creality OS interface. Wi-Fi connectivity and built-in 4.3" touch screen. |
The differences that matter
- Price: €519 vs €329 — the K1 costs €190 less.
- Build area: 256×256 mm vs 220×220 mm — the P2S fits larger parts.
- Native Klipper: yes on the K1, no on the P2S.
- Multicolor printing: yes on the P2S (with the AMS), no on the K1.
- Bed temperature: 110°C vs 100°C — the P2S goes higher.
Which one to choose
Choose P2S if…
you need the enclosed chamber for ABS, a larger build area, and want to reach 20 colors with the AMS accessory.
Choose K1 if…
you want native Klipper to customize firmware and calibration, and to save €190, giving up multicolor.
Where to buy
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Filaments for these printers
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