Prusa CORE One+ vs Bambu Lab P2S
Two of the enclosed 3d printers in our best enclosed 3d printers: bambu h2, prusa core one+, creality k2, kobra s1 max comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Best for: Prusa's enclosed CoreXY with a 55 °C chamber
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Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Prusa CORE One+ | Bambu Lab P2S | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build volumeWidth × depth × height from the maker's spec table, in liters. For dual-nozzle Bambu H2 models we use the single-nozzle volume. | 14.9 L | 16.8 L | 25% |
| Max nozzle temperature300 °C covers PETG, ABS and ASA. 320–350 °C opens up PC, PPA and PPS blends. | 290 °C | 300 °C | 20% |
| Active chamber heatingYes when the maker lists a chamber heater, not just an enclosure that traps bed heat. | Yes | No | 15% |
| Multi-color system offeredYes when the maker sells or builds in a multi-filament system for this printer (AMS, CFS, ACE, MMU, CANVAS or toolheads). | Yes | Yes | 15% |
| Max accelerationTop speed figures are similar across brands; acceleration decides how fast real parts with corners print. Prusa doesn't publish it, so its models get the category median. | Not listed | 20000 mm/s² | 15% |
| Built-in camera listedYes when a camera ships built in. Optional add-ons count as No. | No | Yes | 10% |
| Build volume | 250 × 220 × 270 mm (14.9 L) | 256 × 256 × 256 mm | info |
| Max nozzle temp | 290 °C | 300 °C, hardened steel | info |
| Max bed temp | 120 °C | 110 °C | info |
| Chamber | Heated, up to 55 °C, with smart ventilation | Not listed | info |
| Multi-material | MMU3 (5 filaments); INDX toolchanger up to 8 listed as coming soon | Not listed | info |
| Camera | Optional, in-chamber | 1080p 30 fps | info |
| Weight | 22.5 kg | Not listed | info |
| Acceleration | Not published | Not listed | info |
| Filtration | Not listed | Activated carbon VOC + particulate | info |
| Max speed / acceleration | Not listed | 600 mm/s / 20,000 mm/s² | info |
| Max flow | Not listed | 40 mm³/s | info |
| Net weight | Not listed | 14.9 kg | info |
| LayerPick score | 4.4/10 | 4.3/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Prusa CORE One+
Better published figure on: Active chamber heating.
What we like
- MMU3 multi-material available now
- Heated chamber at a compact size
Watch out for
- 290 °C nozzle
- Camera and HEPA are add-ons
Bambu Lab P2S
Better published figure on: Build volume, Max nozzle temperature, Built-in camera listed.
What we like
- Half the weight of the H2 series
- Filtration built in
Watch out for
- No chamber heater listed
- 300 °C nozzle limit
Verdict
Prusa heats its chamber to 55 °C; Bambu has more volume (16.8 vs 14.9 L), a 300 °C vs 290 °C nozzle and a built-in camera.
- Prusa CORE One+: Prusa: CORE One+
- Bambu Lab P2S: Bambu Lab: P2S specs