Bambu Lab P2S vs Creality K1 Max
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Bambu Lab P2S costs $449 and the Creality K1 Max costs $549, so the Bambu Lab P2S is $100 cheaper. The Creality K1 Max has a published review score and ranks #16 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 K1 Max for large single color prints on a budget. The Bambu Lab P2S wins 2 of 5 points we can measure (2 tied).
Who wins, point by point
The Bambu Lab P2S wins 2 of 5 points we can measure (2 tied). Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| P2S | K1 Max | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $449 | $549 | P2S |
| Build volume | 256 x 256 x 256 mm | 300 x 300 x 300 mm | K1 Max |
| Top print speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s | Tie |
| Max nozzle temp | 300°C | 300°C | Tie |
| Release year | 2025 | 2023 | P2S |
- You want to spend less (saves $100)
- You want the newer model (2025 vs 2023)
- Best for a first enclosed printer that just works
- You care most about build volume (300 x 300 x 300 mm vs 256 x 256 x 256 mm)
- Best for large single color prints on a budget
- 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
- 300 x 300 x 300 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 600 mm/s
- Multicolor
- No
- Enclosure
- Yes
Big 300 mm enclosed speed printer with LiDAR and AI camera
Full Creality K1 Max review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Bambu Lab P2S | Creality K1 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $449 | $549 |
| 3 year cost | $449 | $549 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | 7.6/10 |
| Rank in 3D printers | #40 | #16 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | n/a | Up to 12 months (Creality store) |
| Build volume | 256 x 256 x 256 mm (Bambu Lab) | 300 x 300 x 300 mm (Tom's Hardware, TechRadar) |
| Print speed | Up to 600 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration (Tom's Hardware spec table) | Up to 600 mm/s (Creality); Tom's Hardware printed a Benchy in 17 min 38 s at 300 mm/s |
| Multi color | Yes with AMS 2 Pro, included in the Combo; Tom's Hardware notes the AMS wastes filament on color changes | No, single filament |
| Enclosure | Yes, enclosed chamber with active airflow; no active chamber heating. Tom's Hardware saw about 33 C inside | Yes, fully enclosed with a flat glass lid and carbon filter (Tom's Hardware) |
| Auto leveling | Yes, automatic bed leveling and Auto Flow Dynamics calibration with an eddy current sensor (Bambu Lab) | Yes, automatic with LiDAR plus automatic input shaping (Tom's Hardware) |
| Max nozzle temp | 300 C (Bambu Lab) | 300 C (TechRadar) |
| Heated bed | Yes, up to 110 C (Bambu Lab) | Yes, up to 100 C (TechRadar), smooth PEI steel flex plate |
| Filament types | PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, PC and carbon fiber blends; Tom's Hardware printed PLA, PETG CF, ABS and TPU | PLA, PETG, PET, TPU, ABS, ASA, PA, PC and carbon fiber variants (TechRadar) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB (Tom's Hardware) | Wi-Fi, LAN, USB flash drive; Creality Cloud (Tom's Hardware, TechRadar) |
| Camera | Yes, 1080p high frame rate camera with spaghetti failure detection (Bambu Lab, Hackster) | Yes, AI camera for monitoring and timelapse (Tom's Hardware) |
| Noise | n/a | Not measured; Tom's Hardware called it not a quiet machine and not for a bedroom |
| Assembly | Ships assembled; tool free quick swap hotend | Ships ready to print with no assembly (Creality) |
| Weight | 14.9 kg; 392 x 406 x 478 mm (Tom's Hardware) | 18 kg net; 435 x 462 x 526 mm (Tom's Hardware, TechRadar) |
| Best for | a first enclosed printer that just works | large single color prints on a budget |
| Skip if | you need a heated chamber | you want multi color or a quiet printer |
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 K1 Max
- Tom's Hardware: Editor's Choice. Printed a Benchy in 17 min 38 s versus about 55 min on an Ender 3 S1. ABS dog dish stand took 9 h 41 min, PETG spool holder 3 h 12 min, TPU dragon 7 h 55 min. Cons were a poor filament path, clumsy Klipper setup and a plate that needs glue. Source
- TechRadar (26.5/30): Recommended. Scored 26.5 out of 30 on its print test with 0.1 mm average dimensional error. Praised AI features and material range, but disliked having to remove the PTFE tube to load filament and the single filament limit. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Bambu Lab P2S or the Creality K1 Max?
The Creality K1 Max has a published review score and ranks #16 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 K1 Max for large single color prints on a budget.
Which is cheaper?
The Bambu Lab P2S at $449, versus $549 for the Creality K1 Max, checked Nov 4, 2026.
What is the difference between the P2S and the K1 Max?
Build volume: 256 x 256 x 256 mm (Bambu Lab) on the P2S, 300 x 300 x 300 mm (Tom's Hardware, TechRadar) on the K1 Max. Print speed: Up to 600 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration (Tom's Hardware spec table) on the P2S, Up to 600 mm/s (Creality); Tom's Hardware printed a Benchy in 17 min 38 s at 300 mm/s on the K1 Max. Multi color: Yes with AMS 2 Pro, included in the Combo; Tom's Hardware notes the AMS wastes filament… on the P2S, No, single filament on the K1 Max.
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