Compare 3D Printers
Rows where the printers differ are marked and bolded.
| Spec | Bambu Lab X1E$3,299.0094% complete | P2S$549.0079% complete⚠ 1 core spec missing | H2S$1,399.0082% complete⚠ 2 core specs missing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build volume & size | |||
| Build volume | 256 × 256 × 256 mm | 256 × 256 × 256 mm | 340 × 320 × 340 mm |
| Build volume shape | Rectangular | — | rectangular |
| Max height with AMS | 256 mm | — | — |
| Machine footprint | 389 × 389 × 457 mm | 392 × 406 × 478 mm | 492 × 514 × 626 mm |
| Machine weight | — | 14.9 kg | 30 kg |
| Frame material | Steel | Steel | Die-cast aluminum |
| Motion & speed | |||
| Motion system | CoreXY | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max print speed | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s | 1000 mm/s |
| Max travel speed | 500 mm/s | — | 1000 mm/s |
| Max acceleration (XY) | 20000 mm/s² | 20000 mm/s² | 20000 mm/s² |
| Input shaping | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Linear rails | — | — | XY |
| Pressure advance | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Extruder & hotend | |||
| Extruder count | 1 | 1 | — |
| Extruder type | Direct Drive | DynaSense PMSM Servo Direct Drive | Direct Drive |
| Drive type | Direct | Direct Drive | PMSM Servo Motor |
| Max nozzle temperature | 320 °C | 300 °C | 350 °C |
| Hotend | Bambu All-Metal Hotend (Hardened Steel Nozzle) | All-Metal with Hardened Steel Nozzle | Bambu Lab All-Metal 350°C Hotend |
| Stock nozzle | 0.4 mm | — | 0.4 mm |
| Supported nozzle sizes | — | — | 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8 |
| Nozzle material | Hardened Steel | Hardened Steel (0.4mm default) | Hardened Steel |
| Max flow rate | 32 mm³/s | — | 40 mm³/s |
| Quick-release hotend | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Abrasive filament support | — | — | Yes |
| Bed & leveling | |||
| Bed size | 256–256 mm | — | 340–320 mm |
| Bed type | Flexible Steel Plate | Bambu Dual-Sided Textured PEI Plate | Flexible Steel Plate |
| Bed heated | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max bed temperature | 120 °C | 110 °C | 120 °C |
| Auto bed leveling | Yes | — | Yes |
| Leveling method | Dual Sensor (Bambu Micro Lidar + Analog Force Sensor) | — | Eddy Current |
| Enclosure & environment | |||
| Enclosure | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Enclosure type | Fully Enclosed (Aluminum & Glass Shell with Active Heating) | — | Actively Heated Enclosure |
| Heated chamber | Yes | — | Yes |
| Max chamber temperature | 60 °C | 50 °C | 65 °C |
| Air filter | G3 pre-filter; H12 HEPA; activated carbon filter | — | HEPA H12 + Activated Carbon |
| Internal lighting | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Door sensor | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Smoke sensor | — | — | Yes |
| Materials & multi-color | |||
| Supported materials | PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, PA-CF, PLA-CF, PEEK, PC | PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, PVA, PET (Ideal); PA, PC (Capable) | — |
| Max material temperature | 320 °C | — | — |
| Multi-material support | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max spools | 4 | 20 | 7 |
| Compatible MM systems | Bambu AMS | — | AMS 2 Pro, AMS HT |
| Connectivity & smart features | |||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | No | Yes |
| USB | No | — | — |
| SD card | No | — | No |
| Onboard storage | — | — | 8 GB |
| Cloud platforms | Bambu Cloud (Enterprise), Bambu Handy App | — | — |
| Remote monitoring | Yes | — | Yes |
| Screen | 5-inch Color Touch Screen | 5-inch Color Touchscreen (854x480) with 2nd-Gen UI | 720p Touchscreen |
| Screen size | 5" | 5" | 5" |
| Camera | 1080p Chamber Camera + Bambu Micro Lidar | HD Chamber Camera | — |
| Camera resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 @ 30fps | — |
| Timelapse | — | Yes | — |
| AI failure detection | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Filament runout sensor | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power-loss recovery | Yes | — | Yes |
| Precision | |||
| Layer height | 50–350 µm | 50–280 µm | — |
| Default layer height | 200 µm | 200 µm | — |
| Power, noise & safety | |||
| Rated power | 750 W | 1200 W | 2050 W |
| Input voltage | 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz | 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz | 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz |
| Thermal runaway protection | — | — | Yes |
| Certifications | FCC, CE, UL | — | — |
| Practical & community | |||
| Release date | 2023-01-01 | — | 2025-08-26 |
| Firmware | Bambu OS | — | — |
| Open-source firmware | No | — | — |