Bambu Lab P2S vs Prusa Research CORE One+ kit
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Two enclosed CoreXY printers, same process and nearly the same bed: the choice is between €530 of savings and an open system. The P2S costs €519, the CORE One+ kit €1,049.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 519 € | 1049 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 39.2 × 40.6 × 47.8 cm | — |
| Weight (kg) | 14.9 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 250 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 270 mm |
| Power (W) | 1200 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 256 mm | 220 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 256 mm | 270 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | — |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 200 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 | No |
| Input shaper | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor requires accessory | Yes | Yes |
| Max colors | 20 | 5 |
| 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. | Prusa firmware based on Marlin, fully open source, with built-in input shaper for faster and cleaner prints. Official slicer: PrusaSlicer (free, optimized profiles), compatible with Cura and Simplify3D. Control via USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi with Prusa Connect (optional). No filament DRM: full freedom to use third-party materials. |
The differences that matter
- €519 → €1,049: €530 apart with the same enclosed structure and the same class of use.
- Up to 20 colors → up to 5, both with an accessory: how many different materials fit in one job.
- RFID and calibrations only in Bambu Studio → open firmware with no filament DRM: on the P2S the best features want the maker's slicer, on the CORE One+ you choose both slicer and spool.
- 256 × 256 mm bed → 250 × 220 mm, height 256 → 270 mm: a part 250 mm deep fits on the P2S and not on the CORE One+, one 265 mm tall the other way round.
Which one to choose
Choose P2S if…
You print with several materials and colors in a single part, up to 20 with the multicolor accessory, in a 256 × 256 × 256 mm volume, for €519. The trade-off: RFID filament detection and some automatic calibrations only work inside Bambu Studio, and push notifications go through the cloud.
Choose CORE One+ kit if…
You want open firmware, PrusaSlicer and spools of any brand with no restrictions, controlled over USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi through Prusa Connect (optional). The trade-off: €1,049, a bed 220 mm deep and at most five colors, again with an accessory.
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