Compare Bambu Lab P1S vs Creality K2 Plus
In this technical comparison between the Bambu Lab P1S 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 $599 and ~$999.00 (Standard) to ~$1,499.00 (Combo with CFS).
| Specifications |
Bambu Lab P1S |
Creality K2 Plus |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | July 2023 | 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 (Up to 0.05 mm with 0.2 mm nozzle). | 0.05-0.3 mm (Accuracy: ± 0.1 mm) |
| Extruder & Hotend | ||
| Extruder System | Stainless Steel Direct Drive (Hardened steel gears available as an upgrade). | "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. Compatible with Hardened Steel nozzles for abrasive filaments | 0.4 mm Quick-swap Tri-metal "Unicorn" (Hardened Steel tip) |
| Build Plate & Leveling | ||
| Bed Temp & Surface | Max 100°C; Comes with 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 calibration | Fully-automatic with Active Bed Tilt Calibration and G-sensor |
| Materials & Sensors | ||
| Filament Support | PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA, PET, ABS, ASA (Ideal due to enclosure). PA and PC are "capable" but may require hardened components. | 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 | Fully Enclosed (Plastic/Glass) with an Activated Carbon Filter and a 3-fan cooling system (Chamber, Auxiliary, and Control Board) | 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) for monitoring and timelapses. Note: No AI spaghetti detection. | Dual AI Cameras (One for monitoring/timelapse, one for flow/PA calibration) |
| Remote Mgmt | Bambu Handy app and Bambu Studio (PC/Mac). Supports LAN-only mode for privacy. | Creality Cloud App, Creality Print 5.0+, Web Interface |
| UI & Software | ||
| Control Panel | 2.7-inch 192x64 Screen with a physical d-pad/button controller (not a touchscreen) | 4.3-inch HD Color Touchscreen |
| Compatible Slicers | Bambu Studio (Native), OrcaSlicer. | Creality Print 5.0+, Cura, OrcaSlicer, PrusaSlicer |
| Physical & Power | ||
| Dimensions & Weight | 389× 389× 458 mm | Net Weight: 12.95 kg | 495× 515× 640 mm; Net Weight: 35 kg |
| Power & Noise | 1000W @ 220V / 350W @ 110V. Noise levels are roughly 50 dB in standard mode. | 1200W Max; Noise Level: ≤ 45dB (at 300 mm/s) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | P1S Printer, Textured PEI Plate, 1x Spare Nozzle, 2x Spare Nozzle Wipers, Power Cord, 250g Sample Filament, and Unclogging Pin Tool. | Printer, CFS Unit (if Combo), 4×500g Hyper Filament, Tool Kit, Spare Nozzle, USB Stick |
| Price | $599 | ~$999.00 (Standard) to ~$1,499.00 (Combo with CFS) |
| Full Details | Lab P1S - Full Specifications | K2 Plus - Full Specifications |