# Bambu Lab P1S vs Creality K2 Pro

As of Nov 4, 2026, the Bambu Lab P1S costs $349 and the Creality K2 Pro costs $799, so the Bambu Lab P1S is $450 cheaper. Pick the Bambu Lab P1S for hobbyists who want ABS and ASA in an enclosed printer. Pick the Creality K2 Pro for big enclosed prints on a mid range budget.

Prices checked Nov 4, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/bambu-lab-p1s-vs-creality-k2-pro/

## Side by side

| | Bambu Lab P1S | Creality K2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $349 | $799 |
| 3 year cost | $349 | $799 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | Not scored yet |
| Rank in 3D printers | #33 | #47 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 2 years (Bambu Lab US store product page) | Up to 12 months (Creality store badge; exact terms not stated) |
| Build volume | 256 x 256 x 256 mm (slicer defaults to 250 mm height) | 300 x 300 x 300 mm (Creality) |
| Print speed | Up to 500 mm/s toolhead speed, 20 m/s2 acceleration (Bambu Lab) | Up to 600 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration (Creality) |
| Multi color | Yes with an AMS combo; up to 16 colors with 4 AMS units | Yes with the CFS (included in the Combo), 4 spools per unit and up to 16 colors with four units (Creality); single nozzle, so color changes purge filament |
| Enclosure | Yes, plastic and glass, with chamber fan and activated carbon filter | Yes, fully enclosed with active chamber heating up to 60 C (Creality); All3DP printed ASA at 60 C with no noticeable warping |
| Auto leveling | Yes, auto bed leveling and vibration compensation | Yes, full auto leveling plus AI camera calibration (Creality) |
| Max nozzle temp | 300 C | 300 C (Creality) |
| Heated bed | Yes, up to 100 C | Yes, up to 110 C (Creality) |
| Filament types | Ideal: PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA, PET, ABS, ASA. Capable: PA, PC | PLA, PETG, PET, ABS, ASA, PLA CF, PA CF, PPA CF (Creality) |
| Camera | Yes, 1280 x 720 at 0.5 fps with timelapse | Yes, two AI cameras, one for monitoring and one for calibration (Creality). All3DP notes the nozzle camera has no live view |
| Assembly | About 15 minutes from unboxing to first print (Bambu Lab claim) | Ready to print after unpacking and installing the touchscreen (Creality); The Gadgeteer needed a helper to unbox it |
| Weight | 12.95 kg net; 389 x 389 x 458 mm | 23.7 kg net (Creality) |
| Connectivity | n/a | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB drive; Creality Cloud app (Creality) |
| Noise | n/a | Creality says it runs as quietly as typing on a laptop; The Gadgeteer measured about 46 dB but still found the fans noisy |
| Best for | hobbyists who want ABS and ASA in an enclosed printer | big enclosed prints on a mid range budget |
| Skip if | you need a quiet printer in a shared room | you want the quietest, most polished printer |

## What reviewers found

### 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](https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/bambu-lab-p1s)
- 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](https://all3dp.com/1/bambu-lab-p1s-review/)

### Creality K2 Pro

- All3DP: Called it difficult to find fault with. ASA printed at a 60 C chamber with no noticeable warping, PLA and PETG printed with the door closed and the CFS handled hundreds of color changes. Downsides were layer inconsistency, weaker rear left overhangs, purge waste and long pre print calibration when enabled. [Source](https://all3dp.com/1/creality-k2-pro-combo-review/)
- The Gadgeteer: Measured about 46 dB but still called the fans noisy. A chainmail print finished with some artifacts where the K2 failed, a full bed helmet printed well and CFS multi color prints had clean lines. Setup needed a helper. [Source](https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/10/29/creality-k2-combo-and-creality-k2-pro-combo-review-feature-rich-3d-printing-platforms/)

## Questions buyers ask

### Which is better, the Bambu Lab P1S or the Creality K2 Pro?

Pick the Bambu Lab P1S for hobbyists who want ABS and ASA in an enclosed printer. Pick the Creality K2 Pro for big enclosed prints on a mid range budget.

### Which is cheaper?

The Bambu Lab P1S at $349, versus $799 for the Creality K2 Pro, checked Nov 4, 2026.

### What is the difference between the P1S and the K2 Pro?

Build volume: 256 x 256 x 256 mm (slicer defaults to 250 mm height) on the P1S, 300 x 300 x 300 mm (Creality) on the K2 Pro. Print speed: Up to 500 mm/s toolhead speed, 20 m/s2 acceleration (Bambu Lab) on the P1S, Up to 600 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration (Creality) on the K2 Pro. Multi color: Yes with an AMS combo; up to 16 colors with 4 AMS units on the P1S, Yes with the CFS (included in the Combo), 4 spools per unit and up to 16 colors with… on the K2 Pro.

Full reviews: [Bambu Lab P1S](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/bambu-lab-p1s/index.md), [Creality K2 Pro](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/creality-k2-pro/index.md)