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Bambu Lab P1S

Best for: enclosed CoreXY printing and access to a mature AMS ecosystem

Indicative price: $699 (2026-09-20)

Bambu Lab P2S

Best for: an enclosed, more automated P-series printer with a modern interface

Indicative price: $549 (2026-09-20)

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Specifications and practical context

Maximum speed and acceleration are manufacturer claims, not InspectMesh performance benchmarks. Missing values are not replaced with estimates.

Feature	Bambu Lab P1S	Bambu Lab P2S
Indicative base price	$699	$549
Status	current	current
Build volume	256 x 256 x 256 mm	256 x 256 x 256 mm
Machine dimensions	389 x 389 x 458 mm	392 x 406 x 478 mm
Enclosure	Enclosed	Enclosed
Maximum nozzle temperature	300 C	300 C
Maximum bed temperature	100 C	110 C
Maximum claimed speed	500 mm/s	600 mm/s
Maximum claimed acceleration	20,000 mm/s²	20,000 mm/s²
Camera	Low-frame-rate 720p camera with timelapse	1080p high-rate live view
Multicolour	Up to 16 colours with compatible AMS units	P2S Combo includes AMS 2 Pro; add-on support varies by bundle and region
Material guidance	Ideal: PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA, PET, ABS and ASA. PA and PC are listed as capable.	Use official material guidance for the selected nozzle and bundle. Its enclosure and higher bed limit can help with temperature-sensitive jobs.

Running-cost considerations

Enclosure use, speed, filament drying, multicolour purge waste and the actual print profile can all change a job's cost. Estimate the real cost of a job on either printer with slicer values.

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