Bambu Lab

Bambu Lab P2S

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Ranked #2 in 3D Printers
1131 LP on the category ladder what's LP?

PCMag's current top recommendation for most people and CNET's pick for the best printer you can buy right now. A mature, sorted platform with a strong ecosystem and no red flags on durability.

Consolidated from 69 cited sources across 54 outlets

Where the cited sources landed, as we read them

  • 1 glowing source
  • 2 enthusiastic sources
  • 54 positive sources
  • 6 mixed sources
  • 4 unconvinced sources
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Flagged as a product to avoid

1 of 15 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick.

Significant criticisms regarding firmware restrictions and cloud dependency severely damage its reputation within the community.

Flagged 31 July 2026

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Pros & cons

  • ✓ PCMag's tested top recommendation for most people
  • ✓ CNET calls it probably the best 3D printer you can buy right now
  • ✓ Owner long-term verdict treats it as a mature, sorted platform
  • ✓ Flagship-adjacent capability at mid-range price
  • ✓ Ultra-reliable according to multiple reviews
  • ✗ Costs more than the budget value picks
  • ✗ Higher price may not justify added features for some buyers
  • ✗ Firmware restrictions
  • ✗ Cloud-dependent workflow
  • ✗ Cloud-access issues

The sources behind this ranking

We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found. 1 outlet wouldn't let us check its link.

Evidence 19 articles, 47 video reviews and 3 community sources

54 positive sources

Z Zelpio Article · Jun 2026
The Bambu Lab P2S is a strong mid-range printer that delivers on its core promise: reliable, fast printing with a modern interface and practical features. At $549, it offers genuine value compared to the X1 Carbon’s higher price, and it is a meaningful upgrade over the P1S for anyone considering a new machine. The AMS 2 combo at $799 adds multi-material capability, though the separate power supply requirement for simultaneous drying is a frustration. For most users entering 3D printing or expanding an existing setup, the P2S is worth serious consideration.
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C CNC Kitchen CNC Kitchen · 752K subscribers · Oct 2025
The P2S Is the Upgrade No One Expected – But Everyone Wanted!
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P Pcmag Sascha Brodsky · reviewer
The Bambu Lab P2S is an Editors’ Choice winner for bringing together speed, reliability, and thoughtful design in a single package. It feels finished, confident, and ready for serious work. Whether you are a hobbyist looking to move beyond an entry-level printer or a professional looking for a dependable production tool, the P2S is the new benchmark for mainstream 3D printing and a worthy upgrade over previous-generation printers like the P1S.
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3 3D Printing Nerd 3D Printing Nerd · 701K subscribers · Oct 2025
BRAND NEW Bambu Lab P2S! Amazing upgrade, not available in the USA yet.
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T TechteamGB Andrew McDonald · reviewer · Apr 2026
I spent my own hard-owned money on this, a Bambu Lab P2S – specifically the combo with the AMS 2 Pro, and I’ve printed a fair number of custom parts with it – mostly for my custom sim rig cockpit (video in the cards above) – and I thought I’d give you my thoughts and experience with it, because hot damn this is good. I’ll say this up front, this feels a lot closer to a tool than a hobby.
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T The Real Sam Prentice The Real Sam Prentice · 193K subscribers · Oct 2025
The result? A 3D printer that’s shaping up to be one of the best releases of 2025.
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T Tabletop Battles Article
The Bambu Lab P2S is the future of tabletop gaming. It is easy to set up, simple to use, and creates prints that are damn near flawless. Bambu Labs is setting the standard for home hobby printing and will help usher in a new era of flexibility and options in our community of artists, hobbyists, and gamers. The P2S is Bambu Labs' midrange flagship printer, and they spared no expense.
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T Tom Buck Tom Buck · 187K subscribers · Jan 2026
I love the texture that the P2S has
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3 3DPrint.com | Additive Manufacturing Business Vanesa Listek · reviewer · Oct 2025
Bambu Lab’s focus has always been on bringing advanced performance to everyday users, and the P2S is another step forward in that mission. Bambu Lab explains that a quick-swap hotend system makes nozzle changes easy. At the same time, the P2S Combo version includes the AMS 2 Pro, a multi-material unit with built-in filament drying and smart humidity control.
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T Tom Buck Tom Buck · 187K subscribers · Feb 2026
Can't get mad for it being mini, but having the extra build volume of the P2S has been absolutely fantastic. And this is kind of, at least for me, an ideal size. It's significantly bigger than the Puscha, but it's kind of like the perfect practical size for printing pretty much anything that you need without feeling like you're dealing with limitations
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H Hackster Article
If the P1S didn’t exist and the question was just whether or not you should buy a P2S, I could answer “yes” without any hesitation. The P2S is a fantastic printer that is perfect for hobbyists and professionals who want something more capable than the A1 or A1 Mini, but don’t need the size of the H2 series (or don’t want to spend that much money).
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T Tom Buck Tom Buck · 185K subscribers · Dec 2025
I've put over 100 hours on the Bambu Labs P2S and it's been overall amazing. Here's the good, the bad (there's very little bad), and other things I've learned along the way.
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3 3D Print Tech Design Anton Månsson · reviewer · Oct 2025
Verdict: A significant technological upgrade that injects the P-series with the brains of the H2-series, making it a highly compelling choice for anyone prioritizing uptime, print success, and a simple user experience. The 5” color touchscreen on the Bambu Lab P2S. Note that the illustration shows examples of views, there is only one screen.
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T Tom Buck Tom Buck · 185K subscribers · Dec 2025
The Bambu Lab P2S is an amazing 3D printer, and comparing it side by side with my first printer from 2016 shows just how incredibly far things have come.
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F Filamigo Lorne Miller · reviewer · Oct 2025
The P1S is already AMS-capable, but the P2S improves filament switching reliability and reduces failed color changes thanks to smarter pressure handling and flow tuning. If you frequently print multi-color or multi-material parts with AMS, the P2S is a clear step up.
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T Tom Buck Tom Buck · 185K subscribers · Apr 2026
I bought it, so obviously I think the answer is yes for me, but just because this is the right choice for me doesn't necessarily mean it's the best fit for everyone. So, let's start by asking who is it for? And this I think is one of the P2S's biggest strengths because it it does kind of cover a lot of bases.
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B BGeek Stijn Ginneberge · reviewer · Nov 2025
The Bambu Lab P2S has suffered at our hands, and after withstanding everything we put it through, it is now our main driver for 3D printing miniatures and other projects.
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T The Edge of Tech Review unit from Bambu Lab The Edge of Tech · 147K subscribers · Oct 2025
But after almost 200 hours of printing on the P2S, what do I think? Well, I I think it's safe to say that it's a much needed upgrade for sure
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All I can say is wow! How far the technology have come and how easy they’ve made it to literally just plug in and print. Super impressive.
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T Tech Fowler Tech Fowler · 141K subscribers · Jan 2026
The Bambu Lab P2S just released last year and has quickly become one of the most popular and honestly best overall 3D printers available right now! Check out my full unboxing, review and thoughts on the Bambu Lab P2S 3D Printer!
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P Pcmag Michael Lydick · reviewer
When asked for the best overall 3D printer for most folks, my current recommendation is the Bambu Lab P2S.
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M M.M's Prop Shop M.M's Prop Shop · 127K subscribers · Oct 2025
If the P2S is a 3D printer you've been looking into, then I definitely think it's an amazing choice. It's reliable and consistently produces great quality prints. Bamboo Lab software is incredibly userfriendly, which makes this a great choice for a beginner that wants an enclosed machine
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M Mr Resin Isaac Fernandez Torres · reviewer · Oct 2025
If you're looking for a meaningful upgrade in performance and ease of use, the P2S is the clear step up.
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H Ham Radio DX Ham Radio DX · 115K subscribers · Jul 2026
But I found this printer to be very easy to set up and get started with 3D printing
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I Impulse Gamer Dean Yamak · reviewer · Jan 2026
I strongly recommend the Bambu Lab P2S for anyone even considering dabbling in 3D printing.
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B Buy it Fix it Buy it Fix it · 88.8K subscribers · Oct 2025
The Bamboo Lab P2S. So, if you're in the market for a 3D printer, it might be worth checking out one of these
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M Mads Tech Mads Tech · 87.5K subscribers · Nov 2025
Almost The Perfect 3D Printer!
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3 3D Printing Canada 3D Printing Canada · 81.5K subscribers · Jan 2026
So, after going over this printer and using it for a few weeks, I think Bamboo Lab really did listen to any concerns people had with the P1S and addressed it and fixed it in the P2S
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R Ricky Impey Ricky Impey · 76K subscribers · Sept 2026
The Bambu Lab P2S is a great 3D printer
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U UrGamingTechie UrGamingTechie · 31.1K subscribers · Dec 2025
But overall, I'm really, really happy with this printer
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T The Mountain Maker The Mountain Maker · 28.6K subscribers · Feb 2026
The P2S from Bamboo Lab is arguably one of my favorite printers here in the shop. With its upgraded camera and lighting, the new quick swap nozzle system, and of course, the touchcreen on there, it makes for a really nice and easy 3D printing experience. But there are some things we can do to make the experience a little bit better.
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R Rad Dad's Print Lab Rad Dad's Print Lab · 16.2K subscribers · Feb 2026
Now, the P2S has been an awesome printer for me, but I did get some comments from people about the lack of an external exhaust option, and it's really cool to see Bamboo Lab recognize that and release this upgrade kit
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R Rad Dad's Print Lab Rad Dad's Print Lab · 16.2K subscribers · Jan 2026
I honestly believe that the Bambu Lab P2S might be one of the best printers you can buy right now, at least on paper
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G Gray Scalp Miniatures Gray Scalp Miniatures · 15.8K subscribers · Dec 2025
And in my usage, it just makes a world of difference. However, of course, your mileage may vary depending on how you do use your machine. It also is a tilter screen as well. So depending where you have your machine, it just makes it easy to access.
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P PixelForge Lab PixelForge Lab · 15K subscribers · Feb 2026
BEST UPGRADES and MODS for Bambu Lab P2S - 2026 #bambulab
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B Benson Chik Benson Chik · 14.8K subscribers · Dec 2025
ABS-CF is known for warping, cracking and needing strict temperature control, so this is a great way to see how capable the P2S really is with high-performance materials.
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B Benson Chik Benson Chik · 14.8K subscribers · Oct 2025
If you’re looking for a foolproof, plug-and-print 3D printer with modern features and next-gen performance, the Bambu Lab P2S might just be the one.
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R Rad Dad's Print Lab Rad Dad's Print Lab · 14.7K subscribers · Jan 2026
All of the files are free, easy to print, and linked below, so if you own a Bambu Lab P2S, these are upgrades I genuinely think are worth printing.
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D Dirt-E-Bikes Dirt-E-Bikes · 13.7K subscribers · Nov 2025
P2S - honest Review - ONE of the BEST 3D printers
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J Josh Josh · 10.6K subscribers · Dec 2025
This screen is also such a massive upgrade over the screen on the P1S and it's more comparable to the X1C H2D and the newer, more expensive Bamboo Lab range
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P PaleoMakerMD PaleoMakerMD · 10.2K subscribers · Jan 2026
There's a whole 'nother video just about the P2S, and why I think it's different and special, and why I think it should be your next, or first, 3D printer
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I It's a Wealthy Life It's a Wealthy Life · 3.1K subscribers · Feb 2026
If you just bought the Bambu Lab P2S AMS Combo, these are the first three prints I recommend making immediately.
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I It's a Wealthy Life It's a Wealthy Life · 3.1K subscribers · Jan 2026
I wasn’t planning on getting into 3D printing in 2026 — but after buying the Bambu Lab P2S combo with the AMS, I completely get the hype.
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H Hemson 3D Hemson 3D · 2K subscribers · Feb 2026
I said earlier minimum what I can say about P2S printer it's amazing because it can print a good quality with a high speed
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L Looking for Prints Looking for Prints · 1.8K subscribers · Jan 2026
The Bamboo P2S has been an amazing printer to use
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T The 3D Taylor The 3D Taylor · 1.7K subscribers · May 2026
I had to go and I thought, 'I quite like this.
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A Alomar Pagtalunan Alomar Pagtalunan · 1.6K subscribers · Nov 2025
This 3D printer is a dream come true, can't believe we get to experience it first hand. Let's unbox this together, fully set it up, and print our FIRST ever 3D print. I'll also give you my thoughts and first impressions overall.
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T Test Zone Test Zone · 1.5K subscribers · May 2026
Thinking about jumping into the 3D printing world with a Bambu Lab P2S? I absolutely love this machine, and it has completely transformed how I create. But while it is an absolute workhorse for straightforward PLA and PETG prints , there are definitely a few things I had to learn the hard way through my own trial and error
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A AstraDice Tech and Print AstraDice Tech and Print · 1.5K subscribers · Jul 2026
Is the P2S printer reliable? The short and simple answer is: I know it's not very exciting for a YouTube video, but it's true. The printer has never failed since I've owned it. It just works
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T Test Zone Test Zone · 1.3K subscribers · Mar 2026
The Verdict: I Love It!
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A AstraDice Tech and Print AstraDice Tech and Print · 953 subscribers · Feb 2026
Um, the setup was honestly one of the easiest parts. Um, it was actually easier than my P1S, and that was super super easy. Took me about 30 minutes to remove everything. Uh, plug in the cables, power it on, and let it do its thing. Um, calibration is fully automatic just like the P1S. Um, and it takes about 25 minutes or so. I think 26 minutes. Uh, you literally press a button and watch it work.
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S SuperSonicSoares SuperSonicSoares · 542 subscribers · Feb 2026
Okay, what are my final thoughts about this printer? Okay, obviously this is the best printer I've ever owned
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3 3DRundown 3DRundown · channel · Nov 2025
While the P1S is still, in my opinion, one of the crown jewels in all of 3D printing, the P2S is an enormous step forward, offering you a buffet of improvements to make your daily life working with the printer better.
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3 3DRundown 3DRundown · channel · Nov 2025
The P2S is a MASSIVE Upgrade.
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6 mixed sources

T Toms3d Article · Jan 2026
This is positioned to be the bread and butter of 3D printers, the reference model, and probably the one that most people will, or at least should be choosing if they want a new Bambu machine, so the P2S will be setting the pace for every printer that it competes against with the things that it gets right and gets wrong. And it does both, extensively. But it also offers a glimpse into what the Bamb
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T Tom Buck Tom Buck · 185K subscribers · May 2026
Which I love the printer, so my impulse is to say yes, but also a lot of things have changed in the past few months that make the value of the P2S a little more of a gray area than it was before. So first off, the reason I even chose this printer in the first place was that I had a Prusa Mini and it its power supply broke and it was just kind of time. That was a 7-year-old printer.
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C CNET James Bricknell · reviewer · Jan 2026
All-around the P2S is simply the best 3D printer to own. The quality, speed, and accuracy are above reasonable expectations.
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M My Tech Fun Review unit from Bambu Lab My Tech Fun · 93.4K subscribers · Oct 2025
Okay, this was my first experience with P2S and I hope you will have some other experience. I'm writing few lines down in the comment section. And of course, the biggest advantage of this printer is the price. But because of that ventilation system, I still prefer using my XON carbon
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D Danila Does Engineering Danila Does Engineering · 1.5K subscribers · Jan 2026
My takeaway: The P2S isn’t a revolutionary leap - but it’s a well-executed evolution. Depending on what you already own, it might be the new go-to… or not.
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2 247printing 247printing · channel · Oct 2025
The first refresh for Bambu Lab's mid range printer's arrived: The P2S is better than X1 Carbon and P1S, but there are problems and concerns.
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It ranks #2 of 20 on our 3D printers tier list, in S tier. That placement draws on 69 cited sources across 54 outlets.

4 of the 67 sources with a clear view are critical of it: Mads Tech, r/BambuLab and TADA 3D Printing. Costs more than the budget value picks. Higher price may not justify added features for some buyers. Firmware restrictions. Cloud-dependent workflow. Cloud-access issues.

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