Bambu Lab P2S vs Creality K1C
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Two enclosed CoreXY FDM printers, the P2S at 519 € and the K1C at 599 €. What decides is multicolor, which the P2S offers with an accessory and the K1C does not provide, against native Klipper, found only on the K1C.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 519 € | 599 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 39.2 × 40.6 × 47.8 cm | 35.5 × 35.5 × 48.2 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 14.9 kg | 12.4 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 | — | 100 μm |
| 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 | 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. | Uses Creality Print, an optimized proprietary slicer. Fully compatible with third-party software such as Orca Slicer and PrusaSlicer. |
The differences that matter
- Multicolor: up to 20 colors with the accessory on the P2S; the K1C has no multicolor printing → anyone who wants several colors has to pick the P2S.
- Build volume: 256 × 256 × 256 mm against 220 × 220 × 250 mm → the P2S takes a part 250 mm on a side that would have to be split on the K1C.
- Klipper: native only on the K1C → anyone already using it has it out of the box.
Which one to choose
Choose P2S if…
Multicolor prints, up to 20 colors with the accessory, and wide parts up to 256 mm on a side, for 80 € less than the K1C. The trade-off is firmware: the P2S has no native Klipper, and multicolor means buying the accessory separately.
Choose K1C if…
Anyone already working with Klipper and printing in a single color, with Orca Slicer or PrusaSlicer as well as Creality Print. You accept a smaller bed and no multicolor, and pay 80 € more. The bed heats to 100 °C, as declared by the manufacturer.
Where to buy
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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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