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Bambu Lab P1SvsCreality K2 Pro

💰Bambu Lab P1S is $450 cheaper (82% less)
📐Creality K2 Pro has 61% more build volume
Creality K2 Pro 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Buy/Wait:Superseded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 It has been replaced by the Bambu Lab P2S.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 Pro
Buy/Wait:Buy

Early in release cycle — no urgency to wait

Best for: Makers who need an enclosed printer capable of engineering filaments (PA, ABS, ASA) with optional multicolor, and want more build volume than the K1C at a lower price than the Bambu X1C.

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Bambu Lab P1SCreality K2 Pro
Pricing
Starting Price$549$999
Print Specs
TierProsumerProsumer
MotionCoreXYCoreXY
Build Volume256 × 256 × 256 mm300 × 300 × 300 mm
Max Speed500 mm/s600 mm/s
Multicolor✅ 4 slots✅ 4 slots
Enclosure
Auto Calibration
Open Source
Upgrade Kit
Buy Timing
ReleasedJul 5, 2023Aug 25, 2025
Cycle length~335 days~548 days
Cycle adviceSupersededBuy
Deals adviceClearanceCaution
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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 Pro
300×300×300 mm
Fastest prints
Creality K2 Pro
600 mm/s
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Open ecosystem
Tie

Bottom Line

💰Bambu Lab P1S saves you $450 — 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 Pro 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 Pro

Active 60°C chamber heating

Unlike most budget enclosed printers that passively trap heat, the K2 Pro actively heats the chamber to 60°C — critical for reliable ABS, ASA, and PA-CF layer adhesion.

300×300×300 mm build volume

The K2 Pro's cubic build volume gives you 50% more printable space than the Bambu X1C (256×256×256 mm) — ideal for large functional parts and prototypes.

CFS multicolor system

The Combo version includes Creality's CFS (Creality Filament System) for 4-color filament switching. Works across the Creality K-series lineup.