Bambu Lab P2S Combo 3D Printer Review: A Solid A-Grade for Ease of Use

In a four-week test, a reviewer printed over 30 objects on the Bambu Lab P2S Combo, including a sponge holder, hydroponic parts, clips, a Mason jar lid organizer, a shovel, earrings, and a Benchy, all with store-quality smoothness. The P2S improves on the P1S with a 5-inch color touchscreen, tool-free nozzle swapping, a 1080p 30-fps camera with AI failure detection, and a redesigned airflow system. The enclosed chamber enables high-temperature filaments like ASA and ABS, though ASA printing produced overwhelming fumes that leaked around the door, requiring ventilation. The printer's 600 mm/s speed demands a very firm surface; on a low wooden table, shaking loosened leg joints and caused X-Y axis errors. The Combo includes the Automatic Material System (AMS), which holds four spools, auto-feeds filament, and dries it; the AMS is also sold separately for $299. The reviewer did not test AI failure detection due to zero print failures, but used the camera for time-lapse videos via the Bambu Handy app. Nozzle changes are magnetic and tool-free, a major improvement over the P1S. The automatic nozzle cleaning still expels waste blobs, so a poop chute is recommended. Bambu Lab filaments start at about $15 per roll. The P2S is deemed worth it for frequent household or art prints, but overkill for occasional fidgets, and it lacks dual-nozzle or laser engraving capabilities. Non-Bambu filament compatibility was not tested.