Bambu Lab A2L vs Bambu Lab P1S
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Bambu Lab A2L costs $439 and the Bambu Lab P1S costs $349, so the Bambu Lab P1S is $90 cheaper. The Bambu Lab A2L has a published review score and ranks #17 in our 3D printers ranking; the Bambu Lab P1S is not scored yet. Pick the Bambu Lab A2L for families and crafters who want large PLA prints and easy 4 color printing. Pick the Bambu Lab P1S for hobbyists who want ABS and ASA in an enclosed printer. The Bambu Lab A2L wins 2 of 5 points we can measure (2 tied).
Who wins, point by point
The Bambu Lab A2L wins 2 of 5 points we can measure (2 tied). Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| A2L | P1S | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $439 | $349 | P1S |
| Build volume | 330 x 320 x 325 mm | 256 x 256 x 256 mm | A2L |
| Top print speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s | Tie |
| Max nozzle temp | 300°C | 300°C | Tie |
| Release year | 2026 | 2023 | A2L |
- You care most about build volume (330 x 320 x 325 mm vs 256 x 256 x 256 mm)
- You want the newer model (2026 vs 2023)
- Best for families and crafters who want large PLA prints and easy 4 color printing
- You want to spend less (saves $90)
- Best for hobbyists who want ABS and ASA in an enclosed printer
- Build volume
- 330 x 320 x 325 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 500 mm/s
- Multicolor
- Yes
- Enclosure
- No
Large bed Bambu bed slinger with optional 4 color AMS Lite
Full Bambu Lab A2L review, pros and cons →- Build volume
- 256 x 256 x 256 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 500 mm/s toolhead
- Multicolor
- Yes
- Enclosure
- Yes
Enclosed fast printer for ABS and ASA with AMS combo options
Full Bambu Lab P1S review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Bambu Lab A2L | Bambu Lab P1S | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $439 | $349 |
| 3 year cost | $439 | $349 |
| Our score | 7.5/10 | Not scored yet |
| Rank in 3D printers | #17 | #33 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | Not checked | 2 years (Bambu Lab US store product page) |
| Build volume | 330 x 320 x 325 mm (Tom's Hardware, FauxHammer) | 256 x 256 x 256 mm (slicer defaults to 250 mm height) |
| Print speed | Up to 500 mm/s (Bambu Lab via FauxHammer); Tom's Hardware printed at the default 200 to 300 mm/s | Up to 500 mm/s toolhead speed, 20 m/s2 acceleration (Bambu Lab) |
| Multi color | Yes, 4 colors with AMS Lite in the Combo; also works with AMS and AMS 2 Pro (Tom's Hardware) | Yes with an AMS combo; up to 16 colors with 4 AMS units |
| Enclosure | No, open frame bed slinger (Tom's Hardware) | Yes, plastic and glass, with chamber fan and activated carbon filter |
| Auto leveling | Yes, automatic with nozzle probe Z height (Tom's Hardware) | Yes, auto bed leveling and vibration compensation |
| Max nozzle temp | 300 C, 0.4 mm quick swap stainless steel nozzle (Tom's Hardware, FauxHammer) | 300 C |
| Heated bed | Yes, up to 80 C, textured PEI spring steel sheet (FauxHammer) | Yes, up to 100 C |
| Filament types | PLA, PETG, TPU (Tom's Hardware); no ABS or ASA profile at the time of FauxHammer's test | Ideal: PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA, PET, ABS, ASA. Capable: PA, PC |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, microSD (Tom's Hardware) | n/a |
| Camera | Conflicting: Tom's Hardware says no camera; FauxHammer lists an included camera with a feed of about 1 frame per second | Yes, 1280 x 720 at 0.5 fps with timelapse |
| Weight | 12.8 kg; 544 x 529 x 505 mm (Tom's Hardware) | 12.95 kg net; 389 x 389 x 458 mm |
| Extras | Optional blade cutter and pen plotter kit, $69 (Tom's Hardware) | n/a |
| Noise | Not measured in the reviews we checked; Tom's Hardware found strong vibration on a light table | n/a |
| Assembly | n/a | About 15 minutes from unboxing to first print (Bambu Lab claim) |
| Best for | families and crafters who want large PLA prints and easy 4 color printing | hobbyists who want ABS and ASA in an enclosed printer |
| Skip if | you want to print ABS or ASA, or only have a light table | you need a quiet printer in a shared room |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
Bambu Lab A2L
- Tom's Hardware: Editor's Choice. A Flexi panda took 2 h 40 min in one color and 6 h 46 min in three colors. A TPU 95A bag printed in 7 h 9 min. A PETG spinner failed near 95% due to a thin base. The AMS Lite vibrated off an IKEA Lack table after 45 minutes. Source
- FauxHammer (4/5): Called it a great hobby printer with good print quality for its class, but found the live camera feed about 1 frame per second and no ABS or ASA profile at test time. Source
Bambu Lab P1S
- Tom's Hardware: Said it hits a sweet spot with affordable CoreXY speed, an enclosure for high temperature printing and simple auto leveling. Downsides were noise, proprietary parts and AMS filament waste. Source
- All3DP: Printed ASA and PC with little corner warping and found auto bed leveling consistent. Criticized the 720p, 0.5 fps camera and some software limits such as blocked microSD access from the slicer. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Bambu Lab A2L or the Bambu Lab P1S?
The Bambu Lab A2L has a published review score and ranks #17 in our 3D printers ranking; the Bambu Lab P1S is not scored yet. Pick the Bambu Lab A2L for families and crafters who want large PLA prints and easy 4 color printing. Pick the Bambu Lab P1S for hobbyists who want ABS and ASA in an enclosed printer.
Which is cheaper?
The Bambu Lab P1S at $349, versus $439 for the Bambu Lab A2L, checked Nov 4, 2026.
What is the difference between the A2L and the P1S?
Build volume: 330 x 320 x 325 mm (Tom's Hardware, FauxHammer) on the A2L, 256 x 256 x 256 mm (slicer defaults to 250 mm height) on the P1S. Print speed: Up to 500 mm/s (Bambu Lab via FauxHammer); Tom's Hardware printed at the default 200 to… on the A2L, Up to 500 mm/s toolhead speed, 20 m/s2 acceleration (Bambu Lab) on the P1S. Multi color: Yes, 4 colors with AMS Lite in the Combo; also works with AMS and AMS 2 Pro (Tom's… on the A2L, Yes with an AMS combo; up to 16 colors with 4 AMS units on the P1S.
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