Bambu Lab P2S vs Creality HALOT-X1
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Bambu Lab P2S costs $449 and the Creality HALOT-X1 costs $469, so the Bambu Lab P2S is $20 cheaper. The Creality HALOT-X1 has a published review score and ranks #9 in our 3D printers ranking; the Bambu Lab P2S is not scored yet. Pick the Bambu Lab P2S for a first enclosed printer that just works. Pick the Creality HALOT-X1 for beginners printing detailed miniatures. The Bambu Lab P2S wins 2 of 2 points we can measure.
Who wins, point by point
The Bambu Lab P2S wins 2 of 2 points we can measure. Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| P2S | HALOT-X1 | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $449 | $469 | P2S |
| Build volume | 256 x 256 x 256 mm | 211.68 x 118.37 x 200 mm | P2S |
- You want to spend less (saves $20)
- You care most about build volume (256 x 256 x 256 mm vs 211.68 x 118.37 x 200 mm)
- Best for a first enclosed printer that just works
- Best for beginners printing detailed miniatures
- 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 →- Build volume
- 211.68 x 118.37 x 200 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 170 mm/h
- Multicolor
- No
- Enclosure
- Yes
Beginner friendly 16K resin printer with twist release plate
Full Creality HALOT-X1 review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Bambu Lab P2S | Creality HALOT-X1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $449 | $469 |
| 3 year cost | $449 | $469 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | 8.0/10 |
| Rank in 3D printers | #40 | #9 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | n/a | Not checked |
| Build volume | 256 x 256 x 256 mm (Bambu Lab) | 211.68 x 118.37 x 200 mm (Creality) |
| Print speed | Up to 600 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration (Tom's Hardware spec table) | Up to 170 mm/h (Creality claim) |
| Multi color | Yes with AMS 2 Pro, included in the Combo; Tom's Hardware notes the AMS wastes filament on color changes | No, resin printer prints one resin at a time |
| Enclosure | Yes, enclosed chamber with active airflow; no active chamber heating. Tom's Hardware saw about 33 C inside | Yes, hinged UV blocking lid; DIY Machines found it needs 82 cm of height when fully open |
| Auto leveling | Yes, automatic bed leveling and Auto Flow Dynamics calibration with an eddy current sensor (Bambu Lab) | Arrives pre leveled with a build plate that needs no calibration (Creality); no leveling was needed for TechRadar, GamesRadar+ or DIY Machines |
| Max nozzle temp | 300 C (Bambu Lab) | Not applicable, resin (MSLA) printer with no nozzle |
| Heated bed | Yes, up to 110 C (Bambu Lab) | No heated vat on the printer; the optional AFU preheats resin to 30 to 35 C (Creality). GamesRadar+ listed the missing heated vat as a con |
| Filament types | PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, PC and carbon fiber blends; Tom's Hardware printed PLA, PETG CF, ABS and TPU | Not applicable, uses 405 nm resin; slicing with HALOT BOX or Chitubox (Creality). DIY Machines found no Lychee profile |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB (Tom's Hardware) | USB and Wi-Fi (Creality); DIY Machines found Wi-Fi transfers slow |
| Camera | Yes, 1080p high frame rate camera with spaghetti failure detection (Bambu Lab, Hackster) | No (GamesRadar+) |
| Noise | n/a | About 49.1 dB at 1 m (DIY Machines measurement) |
| Assembly | Ships assembled; tool free quick swap hotend | About 10 minutes from unboxing to printing (TechRadar) |
| Weight | 14.9 kg; 392 x 406 x 478 mm (Tom's Hardware) | 12.93 kg; 344 x 331 x 434 mm (Creality) |
| Resolution | n/a | 10.1 inch 16K mono LCD (15120 x 6230), 14 x 19 micron pixels, layers 0.01 to 0.2 mm (Creality) |
| Best for | a first enclosed printer that just works | beginners printing detailed miniatures |
| Skip if | you need a heated chamber | you print in a cold room or need large parts |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
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
Creality HALOT-X1
- TechRadar (4.5/5): Reviewed as the PioCreat HALOT-X1. About 10 minutes from unboxing to printing, no leveling, and the quick release plate freed prints in about 3 seconds. Near 100% success over more than a month and several litres of resin. The AFU auto feed would not work properly. Source
- GamesRadar+: Tested over a few weeks with D&D miniatures, terrain and a large monster model. Print quality was hard to tell apart from the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K. Called it probably the best introduction to resin printing the reviewer had seen. No heated vat or camera. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Bambu Lab P2S or the Creality HALOT-X1?
The Creality HALOT-X1 has a published review score and ranks #9 in our 3D printers ranking; the Bambu Lab P2S is not scored yet. Pick the Bambu Lab P2S for a first enclosed printer that just works. Pick the Creality HALOT-X1 for beginners printing detailed miniatures.
Which is cheaper?
The Bambu Lab P2S at $449, versus $469 for the Creality HALOT-X1, checked Nov 4, 2026.
What is the difference between the P2S and the HALOT-X1?
Build volume: 256 x 256 x 256 mm (Bambu Lab) on the P2S, 211.68 x 118.37 x 200 mm (Creality) on the HALOT-X1. Print speed: Up to 600 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration (Tom's Hardware spec table) on the P2S, Up to 170 mm/h (Creality claim) on the HALOT-X1. Multi color: Yes with AMS 2 Pro, included in the Combo; Tom's Hardware notes the AMS wastes filament… on the P2S, No, resin printer prints one resin at a time on the HALOT-X1.
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