P2S Combo Overview: What’s New Compared to P1S & Why It Matters

🛠 Why These Changes Matter — For You

Upgrades sound nice on paper, but what do they actually mean in real printing scenarios?

• Faster Printing with Confidence
  Pushing from 500 mm/s to 600 mm/s means you can complete models quicker. The updated extruder, better sensors, and cooling system make that speed usable rather than just theoretical.

• Better Adhesion & Material Options
  The hotter bed (110 °C) opens up better adhesion for filaments like ABS or PC, which often struggle on cooler surfaces. That helps avoid warping and improves layer bonding.

• Smarter Airflow = Cleaner Prints
  The P2S’s Adaptive Airflow automatically regulates chamber environment, letting you close the door even during printing of standard filaments without overheating or print defects.

• More Reliable Multi-Material from the Start
  Having AMS 2 Pro integrated means P2S is multi-material ready out of the box. No separate add-ons required, which lowers barrier to start printing color or support-material combinations.

• Fresher UI & Workflow
  The 5-inch color touchscreen and updated UI speed up setup, make status easier to check at a glance, and reduce friction in everyday use. Less time messing with menus, more time printing.

• Better Hardware Durability & Maintenance
  Upgraded sensors, more robust components, and hardware refinements reduce calibration needs, downtime, and mechanical failures over time.

💡 Considerations & Trade-Offs

No upgrade is perfect. Here are some things to be aware of:

• No active heated chamber
  Unlike H-series, P2S doesn’t (for now) include a full chamber heater, so printing very heat-sensitive filaments still might be limited.

• Filament waste from color swaps
  As with most single-nozzle multi-material printers, you’ll still have purge waste when switching filaments.

• Closed ecosystem
  Bambu Lab tends toward integrated software and firmware. If you like modding or custom firmware, you may hit limitations.

• Price premium
  With more features, the P2S is likely more expensive than P1S—and whether the upgrade is worth it depends on how much you use the advanced features.

✅ Should You Upgrade or Get a P2S Instead of P1S?

Choose P2S if:

• You want a modernized, faster printer with all the newer features.

• You plan to use multi-material printing frequently.

• You value smoother workflow, smarter sensors, and more reliable hardware.

• You want capability for tougher materials (ABS, PC) without jumping to the H-series.

Stick with P1S if:

• You already own one and it still meets your needs.

• You mostly print PLA, PETG without needing the extra speed or features.

• Price sensitivity is important, and you don’t need all the new hardware.

The P2S Combo is not just a refresh—it brings several H-series features down into a more accessible format. For makers and professionals, it offers a compelling middle ground: performance upgrades, smoother workflow, and future-proofing—without completely stepping into premium printer territory.