Bambu Lab H2C vs. Bambu Lab H2D
Both printers compared directly. The better value is marked in green, where this can be determined objectively.
The key differences
- Both are roughly on par in build volume.
| Bambu Lab H2C | Bambu Lab H2D | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | €1,500 to €3,000 | €1,500 to €3,000 |
| Price in the manufacturer's shop | from €2,149 (As of 7 Oct 2026) | from €1,549 (was €1,749) (As of 7 Oct 2026) |
| Design | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Enclosure | enclosed, chamber actively heated up to 65 °C | enclosed, chamber actively heated, up to 65 °C |
| Build volume | 330 × 320 × 325 mm (34.3 l) | 350 × 320 × 325 mm (36.4 l) |
| Dimensions | 492 × 514 × 626 mm | 492 × 514 × 626 mm |
| Weight | 32.5 kg | 31 kg |
| Speed (max.) | 1,000 mm/s | 1,000 mm/s |
| Acceleration (max.) | 20,000 mm/s² | 20,000 mm/s² |
| Nozzle (max.) | 350 °C | 350 °C |
| Print bed (max.) | 120 °C | 120 °C |
| Extruder | Two direct-drive extruders with PMSM servo motor, Vortek changing system on the right for up to 6 inductively heated hotends | two nozzles, direct drive with servo motor |
| Calibration | automatic bed levelling, nozzle offset calibration, vibration compensation | automatic, optical motion calibration |
| Multi-colour printing | yes, up to 7 hotends with little purge waste; up to 24 spools with AMS | two nozzles, optionally with AMS |
| Materials (according to the manufacturer) | PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, PC, PA, PET, PPS, CF/GF filaments | PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA, ABS, ASA, PC, PA, CF/GF filaments |
| Camera | yes, 1080p live camera, nozzle camera and toolhead camera | yes, multiple cameras (build volume, nozzle, print head) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, LAN, USB, app | Wi-Fi, USB, app |
| Display | 5" touchscreen | 5" touchscreen |
Who is which one suitable for?
Bambu Lab H2C
Users who often print in multiple colours or with several materials and want to reduce purge waste.
- Hotend swapping via Vortek reduces purge waste in multi-colour printing
- Actively heated chamber up to 65 °C
Bambu Lab H2D
Small businesses and heavy users who print engineering materials and material combinations.
- Two nozzles: two materials with little waste
- Large build volume and actively heated chamber
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