# Bambu Lab P2S vs Flashforge AD5X

As of Nov 4, 2026, the Bambu Lab P2S costs $449 and the Flashforge AD5X costs $349, so the Flashforge AD5X is $100 cheaper. Pick the Bambu Lab P2S for a first enclosed printer that just works. Pick the Flashforge AD5X for cheap 4 color printing in a small space.

Prices checked Nov 4, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/bambu-lab-p2s-vs-flashforge-ad5x/

## Side by side

| | Bambu Lab P2S | Flashforge AD5X |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $449 | $349 |
| 3 year cost | $449 | $349 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | Not scored yet |
| Rank in 3D printers | #40 | #34 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | n/a | 1 year limited; 3 months on extruder parts |
| Build volume | 256 x 256 x 256 mm (Bambu Lab) | 220 x 220 x 220 mm |
| Print speed | Up to 600 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration (Tom's Hardware spec table) | Up to 300 mm/s print, 600 mm/s travel, 20,000 mm/s² acceleration |
| Multi color | Yes with AMS 2 Pro, included in the Combo; Tom's Hardware notes the AMS wastes filament on color changes | Yes, 4 colors with the built in IFS |
| Enclosure | Yes, enclosed chamber with active airflow; no active chamber heating. Tom's Hardware saw about 33 C inside | No, open frame; DIY enclosure kit sold separately |
| Auto leveling | Yes, automatic bed leveling and Auto Flow Dynamics calibration with an eddy current sensor (Bambu Lab) | Yes, one click auto leveling |
| Max nozzle temp | 300 C (Bambu Lab) | 300 °C |
| Heated bed | Yes, up to 110 C (Bambu Lab) | Yes, up to 110 °C, PEI steel sheet |
| Filament types | PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, PC and carbon fiber blends; Tom's Hardware printed PLA, PETG CF, ABS and TPU | PLA, PETG, TPU 95A, TPU 64D to 75D, PLA-CF, PETG-CF |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB (Tom's Hardware) | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB |
| Camera | Yes, 1080p high frame rate camera with spaghetti failure detection (Bambu Lab, Hackster) | None (Tom's Hardware notes no camera) |
| Noise | n/a | About 58 dB without the enclosure (ProToolReviews) |
| Assembly | Ships assembled; tool free quick swap hotend | Three steps: screen, filament holder and multi color module |
| Weight | 14.9 kg; 392 x 406 x 478 mm (Tom's Hardware) | 11.4 kg (Tom's Hardware) |
| Best for | a first enclosed printer that just works | cheap 4 color printing in a small space |
| Skip if | you need a heated chamber | you want a camera or enclosed printing |

## 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](https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/bambu-lab-p2s-review)
- 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](https://www.hackster.io/news/the-maker-s-toolbox-bambu-lab-p2s-3d-printer-review-eca6a5fddab6)

### Flashforge AD5X

- Tom's Hardware: Excellent print quality across PLA, PETG, TPU and ASA, but the Orca based slicer crashed about every third print. A 33 frog plate wasted 11 g over 23 color swaps. [Source](https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/flashforge-ad5x-review)
- ProToolReviews: Called it a well rounded multicolor printer with sharp prints and reliable runs. Noted about 58 dB noise unless enclosed and suggested the optional enclosure. [Source](https://www.protoolreviews.com/flashforge-ad5x-3d-printer-review/)

## Questions buyers ask

### Which is better, the Bambu Lab P2S or the Flashforge AD5X?

Pick the Bambu Lab P2S for a first enclosed printer that just works. Pick the Flashforge AD5X for cheap 4 color printing in a small space.

### Which is cheaper?

The Flashforge AD5X at $349, versus $449 for the Bambu Lab P2S, checked Nov 4, 2026.

### What is the difference between the P2S and the AD5X?

Build volume: 256 x 256 x 256 mm (Bambu Lab) on the P2S, 220 x 220 x 220 mm on the AD5X. Print speed: Up to 600 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration (Tom's Hardware spec table) on the P2S, Up to 300 mm/s print, 600 mm/s travel, 20,000 mm/s² acceleration on the AD5X. Multi color: Yes with AMS 2 Pro, included in the Combo; Tom's Hardware notes the AMS wastes filament… on the P2S, Yes, 4 colors with the built in IFS on the AD5X.

Full reviews: [Bambu Lab P2S](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/bambu-lab-p2s/index.md), [Flashforge AD5X](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/flashforge-ad5x/index.md)