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P1S vs X2D

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Cheapest enclosed Bambu vs the most capable 256 mm machine

Which one should I buy?

Quick answer: The P1S at $399 remains the budget answer; the X2D at $649 is what you buy when you want the 256 mm format done properly in 2026: active 65C chamber, auxiliary second nozzle, 25-color AMS 2.0 and a newer platform for $250 more.

P1S

  • Budget is the constraint and enclosed is the requirement
  • You print mostly PLA/PETG with occasional ABS
  • You would rather put $250 into an AMS

X2D

  • You want reliable ABS/ASA/PC in the 256 mm format (active chamber)
  • Support-material printing via the auxiliary nozzle appeals to you
  • You want the newest mid-range platform with the longest runway

Specs at a glance

FeatureP1SX2D
Price$399 $699$649
Build volume256 × 256 × 256 mm256 × 256 × 260 mm
Max speed500 mm/s500 mm/s
KinematicsCoreXYCoreXY
EnclosureYes (HEPA + carbon)Yes (HEPA + carbon)
ChamberPassive (~45°C)Active (65°C)
Max nozzle temp300°C300°C
AMS typeFull AMS (16 colors)AMS 2.0 (25 colors)
Nozzle systemNoYes (auxiliary nozzle)
LidarNoNo (Vision Encoder)
Released2023Apr 2026

What the extra $250 buys

Both print the same 256 mm cube, enclosed, CoreXY. The X2D (April 2026) is two printer generations newer: its chamber is actively heated to 65C where the P1S drifts passively around 45C, it adds an auxiliary nozzle for support or backup material, its AMS 2.0 chains up to 25 colors, and its Vision Encoder replaces the old first-layer guesswork.

The P1S counters with one argument, and it is a good one: $399. For PLA/PETG and casual ABS, the P1S does 90% of what the X2D does. The X2D case starts where materials get warp-prone (consistent ABS/ASA, PC attempts) or where the second nozzle and bigger color count actually change your output.

Get the P1S if...

  • Budget is the constraint and enclosed is the requirement
  • You print mostly PLA/PETG with occasional ABS
  • You would rather put $250 into an AMS

Get the X2D if...

  • You want reliable ABS/ASA/PC in the 256 mm format (active chamber)
  • Support-material printing via the auxiliary nozzle appeals to you
  • You want the newest mid-range platform with the longest runway

Full specs and review: P1S page · X2D page

The P2S at $549 sits exactly between: newer than the P1S and 600 mm/s fast, but passively enclosed like it. Pick P2S over X2D if speed matters more to you than chamber temperature.

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