K2/K2 Combo 3D Printer vs Bambu Lab P1S with AMS
Both are enclosed, fast CoreXY-style printers with multi-color systems, but they target different buyers. The K2 Combo gives you a slightly larger build volume, higher rated speed and a 4-bay CFS for up to 16 colors. The P1S with AMS is the more established, well-documented platform with a built-in camera and a 15-minute setup. On price, the K2 Combo's lowest daily price was $448.00 as of October 30, 2026, while the P1S with AMS ranged from $11.36 on October 28, 2026 to $349.00 on October 30, 2026 — treat the $11.36 as an outlier, not a real price.
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K2/K2 Combo 3D Printer
Choose the K2 Combo if you want the larger 260×260×260 mm build volume, a 600 mm/s rated speed and a 4-bay CFS that scales to 16 colors.
Pros
- Largest build volume of the two at 260×260×260 mm.
- High rated speed of 600 mm/s with 20,000 mm/s² acceleration.
- CFS with 4 bays supports up to 16 colors without manual swaps.
- 4-inch color touch screen and auto leveling of the target print area.
- Ships pre-assembled for plug-and-play use.
Cons
- No built-in camera listed for remote monitoring.
- Heavier at 18.3 kg and larger footprint at 404×436×545 mm.
What separates them
| K2/K2 Combo 3D Printer | Bambu Lab P1S with AMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Build volume | 260×260×260 mm | 256×256×256 mm |
| Rated print speed | Up to 600 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s² acceleration | Not stated in the listing |
| Multi-color system | One CFS with 4 bays, up to 16 colors | AMS included |
| Enclosure | Sturdy frame; Silent Mode | Fully enclosed, suited to ABS and ASA |
| Camera | Not listed | Built-in camera for remote monitoring and timelapse |
| Setup | Pre-assembled, plug-and-play | About 15 minutes |
| Screen | 4-inch color touch screen | Not stated in the listing |
| Lowest daily price seen | $448.00 as of October 30, 2026 |
Price history
$449.00$11.36
- K2/K2 Combo 3D Printer: lowest $448.00 on Oct 30 at Comgrow; $449.00 on Nov 1.
- Bambu Lab P1S with AMS: lowest $11.36 on Oct 28; $349.00 on Nov 1.
Prices at every store
K2/K2 Combo 3D Printer
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Bambu Lab P1S with AMS
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- B&H Photo-Video-AudioCheck price at B&H Photo-Video-Audio
Specs compared
| Spec | K2/K2 Combo 3D Printer | Bambu Lab P1S with AMS |
|---|---|---|
| Build Volume | 260*260*260 mm³ | — |
| Product Dimensions | 404*436*545 mm | — |
| Net Weight | 18.3 kg | — |
| Print Speed | ≤600 mm/s | — |
| Acceleration | ≤20000 mm/s² | — |
| Layer Height | 0.05-0.3mm | — |
| Nozzle Diameter | 0.4 mm | — |
| Nozzle Temperature | ≤300℃ | — |
| Heatbed Temperature | ≤100℃ | — |
| Screen | 4-inch color touch screen | — |
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Questions and answers
- Which is better for printing ABS and ASA?
- The P1S with AMS is the safer pick. It is sold as fully enclosed and explicitly aimed at ABS and ASA. The K2 Combo has a sturdy frame and Silent Mode but its listing does not call out an enclosure for high-temperature materials.
- Which has the bigger build volume?
- The K2 Combo, at 260×260×260 mm versus 256×256×256 mm on the P1S. The difference is small, about 4 mm per axis.
- Which is faster?
- On paper the K2 Combo, rated to 600 mm/s and 20,000 mm/s² acceleration. The P1S listing does not state a speed, so a direct comparison is not possible from the specs alone.
- Is the P1S worth the extra over the K2 Combo?
- It is not extra on the latest data: the P1S with AMS hit $349.00 on October 30, 2026, below the K2 Combo's $448.00 on the same date. At that gap the P1S is the better value unless you need the larger volume or 16 colors.
- Which supports more colors?
- The K2 Combo, with one 4-bay CFS scaling to 16 colors. The P1S with AMS ships with the AMS multi-color unit, but the listing does not state a maximum color count.
- Which is easier to set up?
- Both are quick. The K2 Combo ships pre-assembled for plug-and-play, and the P1S is listed at about 15 minutes.
