Bambu Lab P2S vs. Bambu Lab X1 Carbon
Both printers compared directly. The better value is marked in green, where this can be determined objectively.
The key differences
- The Bambu Lab P2S is cheaper (€400 to €800) than the Bambu Lab X1 Carbon (€800 to €1,500).
- Both are roughly on par in build volume.
- According to the manufacturer, the Bambu Lab P2S is faster (up to 600 mm/s). In practice, though, print time depends heavily on material and settings.
| Bambu Lab P2S | Bambu Lab X1 Carbon | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | €400 to €800 | €800 to €1,500 |
| Price in the manufacturer's shop | from €519 (As of 7 Oct 2026) | no longer in the manufacturer's shop |
| Design | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Enclosure | enclosed, chamber up to 50 °C, activated carbon filter | enclosed, chamber passive, with temperature monitoring |
| Build volume | 256 × 256 × 256 mm (16.8 l) | 256 × 256 × 256 mm (16.8 l) |
| Dimensions | 392 × 406 × 478 mm | 389 × 389 × 457 mm |
| Weight | 14.9 kg | 14.1 kg |
| Speed (max.) | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Acceleration (max.) | 20,000 mm/s² | 20,000 mm/s² |
| Nozzle (max.) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Print bed (max.) | 110 °C | 110 °C |
| Extruder | Direct drive with servo motor, quick-change nozzle | Direct drive, hardened steel nozzle |
| Calibration | automatic, flow calibration, clog detection | Lidar and force sensors, first layer inspection |
| Multi-colour printing | optional with AMS 2 Pro (up to 24 spools, with drying) | optional with AMS |
| Materials (according to the manufacturer) | PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, PVA, PET, PA, PC | PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA, ABS, ASA, PC, PA, CF filaments |
| Camera | yes, 1080p with AI error detection | yes, 1080p |
| Connectivity | Dual-band Wi-Fi, app, PC software | Wi-Fi, microSD, app |
| Display | 5" touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Who is which one suitable for?
Bambu Lab P2S
Ambitious hobby makers and small businesses who print a lot and in a wide variety of ways.
- Very fast and largely automated
- Multi-colour printing with filament drying possible
Bambu Lab X1 Carbon
Buyers of used devices and anyone who wants to compare an existing device with current models.
- Lidar checks the first layer automatically
- Hardened nozzle for carbon filaments from the factory
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