Compare Bambu Lab P1P vs Creality K2 Plus
In this technical comparison between the Bambu Lab P1P and the Creality K2 Plus, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
Choosing between these two 3D Printers models often comes down to your budget, with prices around $499 and ~$999.00 (Standard) to ~$1,499.00 (Combo with CFS).
| Specifications |
Bambu Lab P1P |
Creality K2 Plus |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | November 2022 | 2025 |
| Print Performance | ||
| Build Volume | 256× 256× 256 mm | 350× 350× 350 mm |
| Speed & Accel | Max Speed: 500 mm/s | Max Acceleration: 20,000 mm/s² | Max Speed: 600 mm/s; Max Acceleration: 30,000 mm/s 2 |
| Layer Precision | 0.08 mm – 0.28 mm (Standard). | 0.05-0.3 mm (Accuracy: ± 0.1 mm) |
| Extruder & Hotend | ||
| Extruder System | Stainless Steel Direct Drive gears | "Apus" Direct Drive (Dual-gear, all-metal with filament cutter) |
| Hotend Max Temp | Up to 300°C | 350 °C (800W AC Heating System for rapid warm-up) |
| Nozzle Specs | 0.4 mm Stainless Steel (Standard); All-in-one hotend design. Easy to upgrade to Hardened Steel for abrasive filaments | 0.4 mm Quick-swap Tri-metal "Unicorn" (Hardened Steel tip) |
| Build Plate & Leveling | ||
| Bed Temp & Surface | Max 100°C; Includes a Dual-Sided Textured PEI Plate | 120 °C; Flexible Frosted PEI Magnetic Build Plate |
| Leveling System | Fully Automatic Bed Leveling (ABL) with vibration compensation and pressure advance | Fully-automatic with Active Bed Tilt Calibration and G-sensor |
| Materials & Sensors | ||
| Filament Support | Ideal for PLA, PETG, TPU, and PVA. (Can print ABS/ASA/PC only if you add an enclosure) | 1.75 mm; PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, PA-CF, PPS-CF, PPA-CF, TPU |
| Smart Sensors | Filament run-out sensor, Power loss recovery, and Fan speed feedback | Filament Runout, Power Loss Recovery, and Tangle Detection |
| Air Management | Open-frame by default. No carbon filter or chamber fan (though these can be added as upgrades). | Built-in Air Purifier (Active Carbon/HEPA) + 60 °C Active Chamber Heater |
| Connectivity & Monitoring | ||
| Interfaces | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Bambu-Bus (for AMS), Micro SD Card | Wi-Fi (2.4/5GHz), Ethernet, USB Drive (32GB internal storage) |
| Camera & AI | Includes a Low Frame Rate Camera (1280 x 720 / 0.5fps). No AI detection. | Dual AI Cameras (One for monitoring/timelapse, one for flow/PA calibration) |
| Remote Mgmt | Fully compatible with Bambu Handy and Bambu Studio. | Creality Cloud App, Creality Print 5.0+, Web Interface |
| UI & Software | ||
| Control Panel | 2.7-inch 192x64 screen with a physical button pad (No touchscreen) | 4.3-inch HD Color Touchscreen |
| Compatible Slicers | Bambu Studio (Native), OrcaSlicer. | Creality Print 5.0+, Cura, OrcaSlicer, PrusaSlicer |
| Physical & Power | ||
| Dimensions & Weight | 386× 389× 458 mm | Net Weight: 9.65 kg (Lighter than P1S due to lack of panels/glass) | 495× 515× 640 mm; Net Weight: 35 kg |
| Power & Noise | 1000W @ 220V / 350W @ 110V. Noise is roughly 50–55 dB | 1200W Max; Noise Level: ≤ 45dB (at 300 mm/s) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | P1P Printer, Textured PEI Plate, 1x Spare Nozzle, 2x Nozzle Wiping Pads, Unclogging Pin, and 250g Sample Filament. | Printer, CFS Unit (if Combo), 4×500g Hyper Filament, Tool Kit, Spare Nozzle, USB Stick |
| Price | $499 | ~$999.00 (Standard) to ~$1,499.00 (Combo with CFS) |
| Full Details | Lab P1P - Full Specifications | K2 Plus - Full Specifications |