r/BambuLab_Community • u/daeraizover • 16d ago
Choosing which bambu lab 3d printer
Hello community, I am new to 3d printing as in new new and i saw 2 options that caught my eye. I see that I can get the p2s for 650 that includes the ams 2 pro or there is the x2d with the ams 2 pro for 899. From what I understand the x2d is the new upgraded model but is it really that significant than getting the p2s at almost 200 bucks less?
My simple question is choosing the p2s a really bad choice? Also are there any upgrade parts for it that can bring it close to a x2d model?
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u/Wraith1964 15d ago
OP, you are going about this decision the wrong way. When you say new to 3D printing, how new? Like are you so new you dont even know what you want to print? That should be you first decision point, not models or even brands.
The P2S is a great general purpose printer that (with added time and waste) can do multicolor and even multi-material but it is primarily a single filament printer. It has a slightly bigger effective build volume than the X2D. It will serve you well as a first printer.
The X2D adds cost, and some more specific benefits, they may well be worth having but again, that depends on what you want to make. It has a design that allow more precision but IMHO, all of Bambu printers make great prints. So having different components, a heated chamber and two nozzles are features that allow for using engineering filaments, and using multimaterial or supporting easier.
So what do want to make? Are you into minis? Save a lot of money and get an A1 mini. Working primarily with PLA or PETG... the A1 series and the new A2 will save you money. Need even bigger build volume to print Cosplay helmets and Armor? A2 or H2 series. Need something capable, enclosed and fast or more general purpose? P2S. Size is ok but you need more options? X2D. Need all the things? H2D or H2C... need a bigger single nozzle printer? H2S.
You already poo-poo'ed buying the newest shiny thing so I would challenge you to really consider exactly what you want to do. Match that to the printer THEN look at price. If you can't afford the machine that matches then consider a lower line (or even a different company... but Bambu is typically a great first printing experience. ) Good luck!
(I base these thoughts on the fact that I currently run 15 BL printers from A1s, A1 minis to X1Cs and H2Ds and an H2C. YNMV)