🖨 3D Printer Radar

Bambu Lab P1SvsCreality K2 Plus

💰Bambu Lab P1S is $650 cheaper (118% less)
📐Creality K2 Plus has 156% more build volume
Creality K2 Plus tops out at 600 mm/s vs 500 mm/s
Cross-ecosystem comparison: These printers use different software ecosystems. Accessories, filament profiles, and community support are not interchangeable between brands. Consider the total ecosystem cost, not just the printer price.
Bambu Lab P1S
Buy/Wait:Superseded

This printer is no longer sold new. It has been replaced by the Bambu Lab P2S.

Best for: Makers who need an enclosed printer for ABS, ASA, PA, and PC at prosumer price — now available at clearance pricing after P2S launch.

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Creality K2 Plus
Buy/Wait:Wait

Overdue for a refresh — no successor announced yet. Prices should be at their lowest

Best for: Professionals and studios who need large-format enclosed multicolor printing without the premium price of Bambu's or Prusa's flagship offerings.

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Bambu Lab P1SCreality K2 Plus
Pricing
Starting Price$549$1,199
Print Specs
TierProsumerProfessional
MotionCoreXYCoreXY
Build Volume256 × 256 × 256 mm350 × 350 × 350 mm
Max Speed500 mm/s600 mm/s
Multicolor✅ 4 slots✅ 4 slots
Enclosure
Auto Calibration
Open Source
Upgrade Kit
Buy Timing
ReleasedJul 5, 2023Sep 15, 2024
Cycle length~335 days~450 days
Cycle adviceSupersededWait
Deals adviceClearanceBuy
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Quick Winner

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Budget pick
Bambu Lab P1S
$549 starting
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Large prints
Creality K2 Plus
350×350×350 mm
Fastest prints
Creality K2 Plus
600 mm/s
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Open ecosystem
Tie

Bottom Line

💰Bambu Lab P1S saves you $650 — choose it if budget is your primary constraint

Materials

Bambu Lab P1S only
PCPolycarbonate — extremely tough, challenging to print
Both
PLAEasy to print, no enclosure needed — everyday parts
PETGTougher, slightly flexible, moisture-resistant
ABSHeat and impact resistant — needs enclosure
ASAUV-stable ABS alternative — outdoor parts, needs enclosure
TPUFlexible rubber-like — phone cases, gaskets, wheels
PANylon — strong and wear-resistant, needs dry storage
PA-CFCarbon-fibre nylon — very stiff, abrasive to standard nozzles
Creality K2 Plus only

Why buy each?

Bambu Lab P1S

Full enclosure with chamber heating

Active chamber temperature control enables reliable ABS, ASA, PA, and PC printing without warping.

CoreXY speed and precision

500 mm/s print speed with Bambu's vibration compensation delivers fast, accurate prints.

Now at clearance prices

With the P2S released, P1S prices are at their lowest — an opportunity for budget-conscious buyers.

Creality K2 Plus

350×350×350 mm — largest in its class

One of the largest build volumes available in an enclosed CoreXY printer, suited for large props, architectural models, and batch production.

4-color CFS multicolor

Creality's CFS (Creative Filament System) provides 4-color filament switching comparable to Bambu's AMS at a lower price point.

Budget professional pricing

The K2 Plus delivers professional-level features at a price point accessible to serious hobbyists and small studios.