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P3S or next prosumer modelExpected late 2027. Based on Bambu's prosumer upgrade cycle, a P3S or equivalent successor is not expected before late 2027. No announcement has been made as of early 2026.

Bambu Lab P2S
ProsumerFDMbambuCoreXY

Bambu Lab P2S

📐 256×256×256 mm600 mm/s🎨 4-color🏠 Enclosed
$549Starting Price
256×256×256 mmBuild Volume
600 mm/sMax Speed
EnclosedEnclosure

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🗓 Released Oct 14, 2025
502 days until P3S or next prosumer model(215 of 717 days through current cycle)
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📡On the Radar: P3S or next prosumer model

Expected late 2027

Based on Bambu's prosumer upgrade cycle, a P3S or equivalent successor is not expected before late 2027. No announcement has been made as of early 2026.

Confidence: cycle based
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📊Printer Specs

TypeFDM
TierProsumer
MotionCoreXY
Build Volume256 × 256 × 256 mm
Max Speed600 mm/s
Multicolor✅ 4 slots
Enclosure✅ Yes
Auto Calibration✅ Yes
Open Source❌ No

Supported Materials

PLAEasiest to print, great for everyday parts — no enclosure needed
PETGTougher and slightly flexible — good for functional parts, moisture-resistant
ABSHeat and impact resistant — needs enclosure to avoid warping
ASALike ABS but UV-stable — good for outdoor parts, needs enclosure
TPUFlexible and rubber-like — great for phone cases, gaskets, wheels
PANylon — strong and wear-resistant, absorbs moisture, needs dry storage
PA-CFCarbon-fibre nylon — very stiff and lightweight, abrasive to standard nozzles
PCPolycarbonate — extremely tough and heat-resistant, challenging to print

🗂Models at a Glance

Model/ConfigBuild VolumeSpeedMulticolorBest For
P2S (standalone)256×256×256 mm600 mm/sNo (AMS sold separately)Engineering materials, single color.
P2S Combo256×256×256 mm600 mm/s4 colors (AMS included)Best enclosed multicolor prosumer.

💡About the Bambu Lab P2S

Who is it for?Serious makers and prosumers who need enclosed printing for ABS, ASA, PA, PA-CF, and PC — and want Bambu's plug-and-play experience at a prosumer price.

Key strengths

  • Improved chamber temperature control

    The P2S enclosure maintains a more consistent chamber temperature over the P1S, reducing warping on long ABS and PA prints.

  • Full material compatibility

    PLA through PC — the P2S handles the entire engineering filament spectrum with reliable results.

  • Bambu's best-selling form factor

    The P-series CoreXY enclosure design strikes the best balance of price, speed, and material capability in Bambu's lineup.

The Bambu Lab P2S is the successor to the P1S, offering an improved sealed enclosure with better chamber temperature management, enhanced vibration compensation, and Bambu's latest hotend. Released mid-2025, it is the definitive Bambu prosumer enclosed printer for engineering materials.

FAQs

P2S vs X1C — which should I buy?

The P2S and X1C share the same 256×256×256 mm build volume and CoreXY motion. The X1C adds LiDAR-based real-time layer scanning, a built-in camera with AI failure detection, and a more premium build quality. If those features matter, pay the premium for the X1C. For most makers, the P2S delivers 90% of the capability at a lower cost.

Is the P2S compatible with Bambu AMS?

Yes — the P2S works with the full AMS for 4-color filament switching. The Combo bundle includes the AMS.

Can the P2S print PA-CF and PC reliably?

Yes. The enclosed chamber and high-temperature hotend make the P2S one of the most reliable consumer printers for PA-CF and PC. Use a steel or hardened nozzle for carbon-filled filaments.

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