I CAN have nice things, right?!?! Pulling the trigger on a Bambu Lab H2S

[Nifty]

It's in stock and I can get it in two days!

I don't usually buy extended warranties, but 4 years for $150... even if it's a false sense of security, karma is worth it to me.

I'm so nervous to pull the trigger, especially because the P2S with the combo is about half as much.

 

[Tony4597]

Go for it you know you want it you will regret it if you try to save money on the lesser model

Ohh, so sorry got carried away there for a moment. As much as I like to encourage others to spend their hard earned cash I think that a moment or two studying the pros and cons of each choice can often help crystalize ones thoughts and clarify ones needs.

Of course that can only work if you are sure of your current needs, and able to predict your future needs and ambitions assuming that budget is not a priority

So after being zero help to you so far and assuming you have not seen it, a comparison from the web which may help.

The Bambu Lab P2S vs. H2S debate on forums highlights the H2S as the premium, more capable machine with a larger build volume, heated chamber (crucial for ABS/ASA), better noise dampening, and future upgrade potential (like the Vortec tool changer), while the P2S offers near-identical print quality for most users in a smaller form factor, acting as a robust, cost-effective upgrade to the P1S, perfect for standard PLA/PETG needs without the high-temp features

Bambu Lab P2S

• Best For: Standard PLA/PETG, cost-conscious users, those needing a reliable enclosed printer.
• Pros: Great print quality (same core tech as H2S), updated features (new UI, extruder), good value.
• Cons: No heated chamber (needs DIY for high-temp), smaller build volume than H2S, potentially noisier than H2S.

Bambu Lab H2S

• Best For: Enthusiasts, large prints, high-temp materials (ABS/ASA), users wanting advanced features.
• Pros: Larger build volume, active heated chamber, better filtration, quieter, compatible with future H-series upgrades (Vortec).
• Cons: More expensive, potentially overkill if you only print PLA.

Key Differences (Forum Consensus)

• Heated Chamber: H2S has one; P2S doesn't (needs mods for ABS).
• Build Volume: H2S is larger (for big props/armor).
• Noise: H2S is generally quieter.
• Upgradability: H-series (H2S) is built for future addons like the Vortec tool changer; P-series is not.
• Belt/Motion: H-series uses finer belts for potentially fewer VFAs (Vertical Fine Artifacts).

Verdict: If you need big prints or ABS/ASA and have the budget, H2S wins. If you mainly do PLA/PETG and want great Bambu quality without the premium price, the P2S is an excellent choice

Warranty thoughts
I think the standard Bambu warranty in the USA is 12 months? So you are buying 3years extra for $50 per year. To me this seems not unreasonable but it may be worth checking the terms and coverage as IIRC Bambu limits certain parts of the package to 3 months. It may be that the extruder and AMS have a shorter warranty - 3 months?

Good luck in the decision making process

 

[Tony4597]

An interesting if somewhat expensive upgrade for H2S. Not sure of pros and cons vs other marques

 

[Nifty]

So after being zero help to you so far and assuming you have not seen it, a comparison from the web which may help.

LOL. I SUPER appreciate your thoughts and help... I definitely need it!

I think the standard Bambu warranty in the USA is 12 months? So you are buying 3years extra for $50 per year. To me this seems not unreasonable but it may be worth checking the terms and coverage as IIRC Bambu limits certain parts of the package to 3 months. It may be that the extruder and AMS have a shorter warranty - 3 months?

That's a great perspective, and basically how I was looking at it. My local BestBuy is right down the street, so it's good to know if I have a big problem (with the main board, main parts, etc. that are much harder to service than my cheap Enders), I can just bring it in, and make it their problem vs. working with Bambu, shipping, etc. etc. etc.

Verdict: If you need big prints or ABS/ASA and have the budget, H2S wins. If you mainly do PLA/PETG and want great Bambu quality without the premium price, the P2S is an excellent choice

Ugh, over the years I haven't "needed" much more than PLA, PETG, and TPU, but maybe if I had a printer that did everything... I'd print other stuff more often? Also, the size... I don't think I "need" all the extra size, but I like the idea.

... but the size comes with the cons of where to put it, but I do wonder if I'll like / get-used-to the idea of having the printer in another room?

Go for it you know you want it you will regret it if you try to save money on the lesser model

Well, I hope you're right... because I pulled the trigger and got the H2S (will be here in 2 days).

The P2S was definitely tempting (almost 1/2 the price and resolves some of the space issues), but it's time I finally had a top-of-the-line printer... especially considering how passionate I've been about this hobby for getting close to 10 years!!!

 

[Tony4597]

....Well, I hope you're right... because I pulled the trigger and got the H2S (will be here in 2 days).

The P2S was definitely tempting (almost 1/2 the price and resolves some of the space issues), but it's time I finally had a top-of-the-line printer... especially considering how passionate I've been about this hobby for getting close to 10 years!!!

Congratulations, I am pretty sure you are going to be delighted with your choice

I hope that you do enjoy the fact of not having to babysit in the same room as the printer and you can always keep track of it on the built in 'baby monitor'