Bambu Lab P2S vs Creality K2
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Bambu Lab P2S costs $449 and the Creality K2 costs $399, so the Creality K2 is $50 cheaper. Pick the Bambu Lab P2S for a first enclosed printer that just works. Pick the Creality K2 for budget enclosed multi color printing. The Creality K2 wins 2 of 4 points we can measure (2 tied).
Who wins, point by point
The Creality K2 wins 2 of 4 points we can measure (2 tied). Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| P2S | K2 | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $449 | $399 | K2 |
| Build volume | 256 x 256 x 256 mm | 260 x 260 x 260 mm | K2 |
| Top print speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s | Tie |
| Max nozzle temp | 300°C | 300°C | Tie |
- Best for a first enclosed printer that just works
- You want to spend less (saves $50)
- You care most about build volume (260 x 260 x 260 mm vs 256 x 256 x 256 mm)
- Best for budget enclosed multi color printing
- 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
- 260 x 260 x 260 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 600 mm/s
- Multicolor
- Yes
- Enclosure
- Yes
Affordable enclosed CoreXY printer with optional 4 color CFS
Full Creality K2 review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Bambu Lab P2S | Creality K2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $449 | $399 |
| 3 year cost | $449 | $399 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | Not scored yet |
| Rank in 3D printers | #40 | #38 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | n/a | 1 year (Creality store) |
| Build volume | 256 x 256 x 256 mm (Bambu Lab) | 260 x 260 x 260 mm (Creality) |
| Print speed | Up to 600 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration (Tom's Hardware spec table) | Up to 600 mm/s (Creality) |
| Multi color | Yes with AMS 2 Pro, included in the Combo; Tom's Hardware notes the AMS wastes filament on color changes | Yes with the CFS (included in the Combo), 4 spools per unit and up to 16 colors with four units (Creality); CFS cannot feed TPU and has no active drying (Notebookcheck) |
| Enclosure | Yes, enclosed chamber with active airflow; no active chamber heating. Tom's Hardware saw about 33 C inside | Yes, enclosed chamber without active heating (Notebookcheck) |
| Auto leveling | Yes, automatic bed leveling and Auto Flow Dynamics calibration with an eddy current sensor (Bambu Lab) | Yes, smart auto leveling of the target print area (Creality) |
| Max nozzle temp | 300 C (Bambu Lab) | 300 C (Notebookcheck, The Gadgeteer) |
| Heated bed | Yes, up to 110 C (Bambu Lab) | Yes, up to 100 C, double sided textured PEI plate (Notebookcheck) |
| Filament types | PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, PC and carbon fiber blends; Tom's Hardware printed PLA, PETG CF, ABS and TPU | PLA, PETG, ABS, PLA CF (The Gadgeteer); TPU only through the external feed (Notebookcheck) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB (Tom's Hardware) | Wi-Fi, USB Type A; Creality Print desktop, web and phone apps (Notebookcheck) |
| Camera | Yes, 1080p high frame rate camera with spaghetti failure detection (Bambu Lab, Hackster) | No nozzle camera, per Notebookcheck; Creality lists print failure detection |
| Noise | n/a | Creality says it runs as quietly as typing on a laptop; The Gadgeteer measured about 46 dB across its K2 series test units |
| Assembly | Ships assembled; tool free quick swap hotend | Ready to print in about an hour including calibration and a software update (Notebookcheck) |
| Weight | 14.9 kg; 392 x 406 x 478 mm (Tom's Hardware) | 18.3 kg without CFS; 404 x 436 x 545 mm (Notebookcheck, The Gadgeteer) |
| Best for | a first enclosed printer that just works | budget enclosed multi color printing |
| Skip if | you need a heated chamber | 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 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 K2
- Notebookcheck: Ready to print in about an hour. A 20 mm calibration cube measured within 0.005 mm, threads worked down to M3 and overhangs to 70 degrees printed without supports. Auto filament changes were reliable; one clog cleared in minutes. Cons were no heated chamber and no CFS drying. Source
- The Gadgeteer: Tested alongside the K2 Pro. A fidget, a fine loop mesh and a PLA pirate ship (with noticeable stringing in the sail gaps) printed fine, but a chainmail style print failed twice. Called it a strong pick for buyers who want a cheaper feature rich printer. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Bambu Lab P2S or the Creality K2?
Pick the Bambu Lab P2S for a first enclosed printer that just works. Pick the Creality K2 for budget enclosed multi color printing.
Which is cheaper?
The Creality K2 at $399, versus $449 for the Bambu Lab P2S, checked Nov 4, 2026.
What is the difference between the P2S and the K2?
Build volume: 256 x 256 x 256 mm (Bambu Lab) on the P2S, 260 x 260 x 260 mm (Creality) on the K2. 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) on the K2. Multi color: Yes with AMS 2 Pro, included in the Combo; Tom's Hardware notes the AMS wastes filament… on the P2S, Yes with the CFS (included in the Combo), 4 spools per unit and up to 16 colors with… on the K2.
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