Bambu Lab H2C vs. Bambu Lab H3C
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.
- According to the manufacturer, the Bambu Lab H3C is faster (up to 1,400 mm/s). In practice, though, print time depends heavily on material and settings.
| Bambu Lab H2C | Bambu Lab H3C | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | €1,500 to €3,000 | €1,500 to €3,000 |
| Price in the manufacturer's shop | from €1,798.99, Combo, at the retailer 3Dmensionals (As of 8 Nov 2026) | €2,499, Combo with AMS 3H; with filament bundle €2,579, Station Bundle open €2,789, Station Bundle enclosed with E1 air purifier €3,039 (As of 3 Nov 2026) |
| Design | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Enclosure | enclosed, chamber actively heated up to 65 °C | enclosed, chamber actively heated up to 65 °C (two heating zones) |
| Build volume | 330 × 320 × 325 mm (34.3 l) | 330 × 320 × 325 mm (34.3 l) |
| Dimensions | 492 × 514 × 626 mm | 493 × 571 × 587 mm |
| Weight | 32.5 kg | 36.28 kg |
| Speed (max.) | 1,000 mm/s | 1,400 mm/s |
| Acceleration (max.) | 20,000 mm/s² | 25,000 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 | Swaptek tool changer with 9 print tools, each with its own filament path and heater; FlexFeed extruder with PMSM motor for 1.75 and 2.85 mm filament; gear and nozzles made of hardened steel (0.2 to 0.8 mm, can be mixed in one print) |
| Calibration | automatic bed levelling, nozzle offset calibration, vibration compensation | fully automatic calibration before every print: docking, tool offset and bed levelling; optional Vision Encoder for accuracy below 50 µm |
| Multi-colour printing | yes, up to 7 hotends with little purge waste; up to 24 spools with AMS | yes, 9 print tools, tool change 3.4 s, material change under 6 s; AMS 3H with 9 slots included, up to 24 spools with an older AMS on tool 1 |
| Materials (according to the manufacturer) | PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, PC, PA, PET, PPS, CF/GF filaments | PLA, PETG, PCTG, TPU, EVA, PE, PP, PHA, PVA, BVOH, ABS, ASA, HIPS, PA, PAHT, PC, PET, PPA, PPS, CF/GF filaments |
| Camera | yes, 1080p live camera, nozzle camera and toolhead camera | yes, two cameras with AI failure detection, top-down BirdsEye camera optional |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi (2.4 and 5 GHz), USB, app | Wi-Fi, LAN, USB stick ◇ Tom's Hardware |
| Display | 5" touchscreen | 5" touchscreen ◇ Tom's Hardware |
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 H3C
Anyone who prints a lot with several colours or materials, including TPU and engineering filaments, and wants to lose little time on each change.
- Nine preheated print tools, material change under 6 s according to Bambu Lab
- Nozzles from 0.2 to 0.8 mm can be mixed in one print, all hardened steel up to 350 °C
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