Bambu Lab A2L vs Bambu Lab P2S
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Bambu Lab A2L costs $439 and the Bambu Lab P2S costs $449, so the Bambu Lab A2L is $10 cheaper. The Bambu Lab A2L has a published review score and ranks #17 in our 3D printers ranking; the Bambu Lab P2S 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 P2S for a first enclosed printer that just works. 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 | P2S | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $439 | $449 | Tie |
| Build volume | 330 x 320 x 325 mm | 256 x 256 x 256 mm | A2L |
| Top print speed | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s | P2S |
| Max nozzle temp | 300°C | 300°C | Tie |
| Release year | 2026 | 2025 | 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 2025)
- Best for families and crafters who want large PLA prints and easy 4 color printing
- You care most about top print speed (600 mm/s vs 500 mm/s)
- Best for a first enclosed printer that just works
- 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 600 mm/s
- Multicolor
- Yes
- Enclosure
- Yes
Fast enclosed all rounder that replaces the P1S, AMS 2 Pro option
Full Bambu Lab P2S review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Bambu Lab A2L | Bambu Lab P2S | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $439 | $449 |
| 3 year cost | $439 | $449 |
| Our score | 7.5/10 | Not scored yet |
| Rank in 3D printers | #17 | #40 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | Not checked | n/a |
| Build volume | 330 x 320 x 325 mm (Tom's Hardware, FauxHammer) | 256 x 256 x 256 mm (Bambu Lab) |
| 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 600 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration (Tom's Hardware spec table) |
| Multi color | Yes, 4 colors with AMS Lite in the Combo; also works with AMS and AMS 2 Pro (Tom's Hardware) | Yes with AMS 2 Pro, included in the Combo; Tom's Hardware notes the AMS wastes filament on color changes |
| Enclosure | No, open frame bed slinger (Tom's Hardware) | Yes, enclosed chamber with active airflow; no active chamber heating. Tom's Hardware saw about 33 C inside |
| Auto leveling | Yes, automatic with nozzle probe Z height (Tom's Hardware) | Yes, automatic bed leveling and Auto Flow Dynamics calibration with an eddy current sensor (Bambu Lab) |
| Max nozzle temp | 300 C, 0.4 mm quick swap stainless steel nozzle (Tom's Hardware, FauxHammer) | 300 C (Bambu Lab) |
| Heated bed | Yes, up to 80 C, textured PEI spring steel sheet (FauxHammer) | Yes, up to 110 C (Bambu Lab) |
| Filament types | PLA, PETG, TPU (Tom's Hardware); no ABS or ASA profile at the time of FauxHammer's test | PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, PC and carbon fiber blends; Tom's Hardware printed PLA, PETG CF, ABS and TPU |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, microSD (Tom's Hardware) | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB (Tom's Hardware) |
| Camera | Conflicting: Tom's Hardware says no camera; FauxHammer lists an included camera with a feed of about 1 frame per second | Yes, 1080p high frame rate camera with spaghetti failure detection (Bambu Lab, Hackster) |
| Weight | 12.8 kg; 544 x 529 x 505 mm (Tom's Hardware) | 14.9 kg; 392 x 406 x 478 mm (Tom's Hardware) |
| 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 | Ships assembled; tool free quick swap hotend |
| Best for | families and crafters who want large PLA prints and easy 4 color printing | a first enclosed printer that just works |
| Skip if | you want to print ABS or ASA, or only have a light table | you need a heated chamber |
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 P2S
- Tom's Hardware: Editor's Choice. A 20 hour PETG carbon fiber game board, a 3 h 12 min ABS top and a 6 h 46 min TPU handbag on a 0.8 mm nozzle all printed without clogs. Chamber held about 33 C. The only con listed was AMS filament waste. Source
- Hackster: Called it a new generation of the P1S rather than a new model. Liked the touchscreen, better camera with failure detection and tool free nozzle swaps, but saw no clear print quality gain over the P1S and noted no active chamber heating. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Bambu Lab A2L or the Bambu Lab P2S?
The Bambu Lab A2L has a published review score and ranks #17 in our 3D printers ranking; the Bambu Lab P2S 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 P2S for a first enclosed printer that just works.
Which is cheaper?
The Bambu Lab A2L at $439, versus $449 for the Bambu Lab P2S, checked Nov 4, 2026.
What is the difference between the A2L and the P2S?
Build volume: 330 x 320 x 325 mm (Tom's Hardware, FauxHammer) on the A2L, 256 x 256 x 256 mm (Bambu Lab) on the P2S. 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 600 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration (Tom's Hardware spec table) on the P2S. 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 AMS 2 Pro, included in the Combo; Tom's Hardware notes the AMS wastes filament… on the P2S.
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