Bambu Lab H2S vs. Bambu Lab X2D
Both printers compared directly. The better value is marked in green, where this can be determined objectively.
The key differences
- The Bambu Lab X2D is cheaper (€400 to €800) than the Bambu Lab H2S (€800 to €1,500).
- The Bambu Lab H2S has the larger build volume (340 × 320 × 340 mm).
- The Bambu Lab H2S reaches higher nozzle temperatures (350 °C), which makes it better suited to engineering filaments.
| Bambu Lab H2S | Bambu Lab X2D | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | €800 to €1,500 | €400 to €800 |
| Price in the manufacturer's shop | from €1,099 (was €1,149) (As of 7 Oct 2026) | from €629 (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 | 340 × 320 × 340 mm (37 l) | 256 × 256 × 260 mm (17 l) |
| Dimensions | 492 × 514 × 626 mm | 392 × 406 × 478 mm |
| Weight | 30 kg | 16.25 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 | 300 °C |
| Print bed (max.) | 120 °C | 120 °C |
| Extruder | Direct drive with PMSM servo motor (up to 10 kg feed force), filament sensor | Two nozzles with mechanical switching in the print head, PMSM servo motor, integrated filament cutter |
| Calibration | automatic bed levelling, vibration compensation, optional Vision Encoder (motion accuracy under 50 µm) | automatic, dynamic flow calibration, optional Vision Encoder |
| Multi-colour printing | optional with AMS 2 Pro or AMS HT | yes, 2 nozzles for two materials; more colours with AMS |
| Materials (according to the manufacturer) | PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA, BVOH, ABS, ASA, PC, PA, PET, PPS, CF/GF filaments | PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA, ABS, ASA, PC, PA, PET, PPA, CF/GF filaments |
| Camera | yes, 1080p live camera and 1600×1200 toolhead camera | yes, 1080p live camera and 1600×1200 toolhead camera |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi (2.4 and 5 GHz), USB, app | Wi-Fi (2.4 and 5 GHz), USB, app |
| Display | 5-inch touchscreen (1280×720) | 5-inch touchscreen (1280×720) |
Who is which one suitable for?
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
Bambu Lab X2D
Users who want to combine two materials, such as model and soluble support material, in a compact enclosure.
- Two nozzles reduce purge waste with support material and colour changes
- Actively heated chamber up to 65 °C
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