Bambu Lab H2D Laser vs. Bambu Lab R1
Both lasers compared directly. The better value is marked in green, where this can be said objectively.
The key differences
- Different laser type: combination machine for the Bambu Lab H2D Laser, CO₂ laser for the Bambu Lab R1. This determines which materials work well.
- The Bambu Lab R1 has the larger work area (600 × 300 mm).
- According to the manufacturer, the Bambu Lab R1 is faster (up to 1,000 mm/s instead of 400 mm/s). This saves time, especially on large engravings.
- Both are in the same price class, but in the manufacturer's shop the Bambu Lab H2D Laser is around €350 cheaper (as of 8 Oct 2026).
| Bambu Lab H2D Laser | Bambu Lab R1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | €1,500 to €3,000 | €1,500 to €3,000 |
| Price in the manufacturer's shop | €2,149, Laser Full Combo 10 W; 40 W €2,549 (As of 8 Oct 2026) | €2,499, Base unit; Pre-order, shipping about 09.11.2026 according to the shop; Long Material Bundle €3,329, with rotary fixture €3,559; warranty extension 1 year €219 (As of 15 Oct 2026) |
| Laser type | Combination machine | CO₂ laser |
| Laser source | 3D printer (dual nozzle) with laser module: 455 nm diode, 10 W optical or 40 W optical; plus cutting module (blade) for film and stickers | CO₂ laser 55 W |
| Power (optical, main source) | 10 W | 55 W |
| Work area | 310 × 270 mm | 600 × 300 mm |
| Dimensions | 492 × 514 × 626 mm | 940 × 560 × 200 mm |
| Weight | 31.5 kg | 33.5 kg |
| Construction type | Gantry | Gantry |
| Enclosure | enclosed | enclosed |
| Laser class | Class 1 | Class 1 (class 4 with riser base or conveyor belt) |
| Speed (max.) | 400 mm/s (10 W), 1.000 mm/s (40 W) | 1,000 mm/s (acceleration 20,000 mm/s²) |
| Cutting according to the manufacturer | 10 W: up to 6 mm linden or birch plywood, 3 mm black acrylic; 40 W: up to 15 mm plywood, 15 mm black acrylic, stainless steel up to 0.1 mm (single pass in each case) | with the standard lens up to 15 mm plywood and 20 mm acrylic in a single pass; with an optional medium or long focal length lens up to 18 mm plywood |
| Air Assist | integrated (pump included) | integrated (air pump 30 l/min at 30 kPa) |
| Camera | yes, birdseye camera for positioning plus height measurement via laser | yes, two cameras (overview and tool head) with laser height measurement |
| Fume extraction | Extraction system with 100 mm exhaust port, air purifier optional | Cross-flow ventilation, smoke extraction fan and exhaust hose included, E1 Pro air purifier optional |
| Rotary attachment | optional (Bambu Lab Rotary Attachment) | optional (rotary attachment, requires riser base) |
| Software | Bambu Studio, Bambu Suite, Bambu Handy | Bambu Suite (Windows, macOS) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, USB | Dual-band Wi-Fi, USB |
| Materials (according to the manufacturer) | Wood, Plywood, Bamboo, Cork, Rubber, Leather, Faux leather, Acrylic (dark), Stone, thin sheet metal, Stainless steel (marking) | Wood, Plywood, Acrylic (also transparent), Leather, Fabric, Paper, EVA foam, Mussel shells, Slate, Glass (engraving only), Ceramic (engraving only), Anodised aluminium, Coated metal (engraving only) |
Who is which one suitable for?
Bambu Lab H2D Laser
Makers who want a large multi-material 3D printer anyway and occasionally laser or plot.
- 3D printer, laser and cutting plotter in one enclosed device
- Class 1 with flame sensors, AI fire detection, door sensor and emergency stop
Bambu Lab R1
Makers and small businesses looking for an enclosed CO₂ laser for wood and acrylic without a dedicated laser room.
- Class 1 in the base unit, can be used without safety goggles and a dedicated laser room
- plenty of automation: beam alignment, autofocus and camera positioning to under 0.2 mm
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