Bambu Lab H2D vs. Bambu Lab H2S
Both printers compared directly. The better value is marked in green, where this can be determined objectively.
The key differences
- The Bambu Lab H2S is cheaper (€800 to €1,500) than the Bambu Lab H2D (€1,500 to €3,000).
- Both are roughly on par in build volume.
| Bambu Lab H2D | Bambu Lab H2S | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | €1,500 to €3,000 | €800 to €1,500 |
| Price in the manufacturer's shop | from €1,549 (was €1,749) (As of 7 Oct 2026) | from €1,099 (was €1,149) (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 | 350 × 320 × 325 mm (36.4 l) | 340 × 320 × 340 mm (37 l) |
| Dimensions | 492 × 514 × 626 mm | 492 × 514 × 626 mm |
| Weight | 31 kg | 30 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 nozzles, direct drive with servo motor | Direct drive with PMSM servo motor (up to 10 kg feed force), filament sensor |
| Calibration | automatic, optical motion calibration | automatic bed levelling, vibration compensation, optional Vision Encoder (motion accuracy under 50 µm) |
| Multi-colour printing | two nozzles, optionally with AMS | optional with AMS 2 Pro or AMS HT |
| Materials (according to the manufacturer) | PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA, ABS, ASA, PC, PA, CF/GF filaments | PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA, BVOH, ABS, ASA, PC, PA, PET, PPS, CF/GF filaments |
| Camera | yes, multiple cameras (build volume, nozzle, print head) | yes, 1080p live camera and 1600×1200 toolhead camera |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, USB, app | Wi-Fi (2.4 and 5 GHz), USB, app |
| Display | 5" touchscreen | 5-inch touchscreen (1280×720) |
Who is which one suitable for?
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
Bambu Lab H2S
Users who want to print large single parts from engineering filaments such as PA, PC or PPS.
- Large build volume of 340 x 320 x 340 mm
- Actively heated chamber up to 65 °C
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