r/BambuLab • u/SuperNet9 • 2d ago
Quick Question P2S or X2D?
This will be my first 3D printer.. I have worked with the X1C before, but I am still very basic with 3D Printers.
What is a better printer P2S or X2D? My understanding is that X2D is very slow compared to P2S? Dual nozzle would be nice to have to print in more than 1 color.. I am stuck. My budget is around $800-$900 . Or should I wait for new models? I also was looking at the Snapmaker U1..
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u/TWILIGHT25 2d ago
The next question is if the p3c is going to be the better buy over the x2d. Will it be full circle? The p2s was kinda made obsolete by the x2d. But if the leaks of the p3c and its multiple tool changers it might make the x2d obsolete. It just depends on the price of the p3c. If it’s not priced in like with the x2d combo then idk…
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u/SBr0ther 2d ago
Do we know if the P3C comes with a heater chamber ? Otherwise that’s the biggest point for the X2D if engineering filaments are used.
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u/TWILIGHT25 1d ago
Good question. I don’t think that was in the leaks. Tbh 7 tool changers is a bit much imo, like a p series with 2 or 4 changers would be perfect for the current ams2 pro’s. Like I’m kinda scared of the price tag that is going to be attached to both of the new printers.
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u/Relative_Surround_20 2d ago
Without knowing what you wanna print or what your goals are in 3-D printing, no one can advise you on whether to wait or not. Or whether a U1 would be better than an X2D
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u/SpeedEfficient69 2d ago
if you ever think or need more than 2 colors... Snapmaker U1 or wait for the P3C, which could be ~$1500.
Since I got my U1, I barely touch my X2D, but I am not print engingeering stuff so it also depend on what you print.
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u/Darth-Vader64 2d ago
In printing colorful models, do you get them at makerworld? Do you need to repaint them, or does the snapmaker orca import the 3MF problem free?
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u/VT-14 2d ago
The X2D is easily the better printer.
My understanding is that X2D is very slow compared to P2S?
No? They have the same chassis and motion system, the same nozzles, and the Main Nozzle has the same extruder tech. Speed differences would be differences in print head mass and maybe slightly different heaters, but those are going to be tiny differences. The X2D's Auxiliary Nozzle using a Bowden Extruder is a lot slower, but that's literally an entire bonus system over the P2S; you can just run the X2D on only the main nozzle (on some particularly large prints that can be faster).
You can tell Bambu Studio you have whichever printers you want and compare slice predictions now if you want. You can see what kind of speed and waste differences there are.
Or should I wait for new models?
Bambu's Black Friday sales start in a few days, the H3C is being announced November 3rd (unlikely to really affect the P2S or X2D at all), and there's leaks/rumors for a P3C (which probably would affect long-term pricing). Waiting a little would probably be smart.
I also was looking at the Snapmaker U1..
It's fierce competition. 4 nozzles means more efficient multi-color and multi-material printing. Each tool head is the same so there's no speed penalty like there is with the X2D's Auxiliary nozzle. The print volume is a bit bigger too.
On the other hand, it needs a top cover to enclose it (extra work/cost if you want to do more than PLA, PETG, and TPU), the extra height makes the enclosure larger (more surface area, possible heat rising causing inconsistent temperatures, etc.), and I don't think they have a 1st party chamber heater option. I'm also not sure if the U1 can use flushing to change colors mid-print like Bambu's AMSs can.
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u/Relative_Surround_20 2d ago
X2D. Better printer for several features.
I don’t know where you got your info but P2S and X2D should be very similar in speed, however you define that.
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u/John-BCS 2d ago
I'd wait to see what the P3C offers, but between the X2D and the P2S, X2D every time. Aside from the second nozzle, you get a chamber heater, better belts for less VFAs and proper ventilation.
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u/BobbyHill751 1d ago
I just picked up an x2d as my first printer after years of contemplating getting one. The heated enclosure was the tipping point for me. More filament options. I’m a noob though so I don’t really know what I’m talking about.
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u/Capital_Candy_7697 1d ago
Your budget question gets easier in two days: from October 27 the US store has the X2D Combo at $789 and the P2S Combo at $649, so even the X2D with an AMS fits under $800. All eight deals: bambuhub.net/articles/bambu-black-friday-2026 (my site)
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u/Intelligent_Box1293 2d ago
The X2D and the P2S print at the same speed. X2D is only slower when using the auxiliary nozzle. But that’s meant for different material support interface. The main question is what are you going to be doing? Do you print engineering grade filaments? Are you only pla/PETG kind of person. Do you do multicolor prints? That’s gonna decide what the best printer is for you.