H2C vs X1 Carbon
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
| Parameter |
H2C
Bambu Lab
F3 · Advanced
|
X1 Carbon
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 2249 € | ~1050–1250 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 49.2 × 51.4 × 62.6 cm | 38.9 × 38.9 × 45.7 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 32.5 kg | 14.13 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 330 × 320 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 325 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | 1800 W | 1000 W |
| Maximum speed | 1000 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 50 μm | 7 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 320 mm | 256 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 325 mm | 256 mm |
| Kinematics | corexy | corexy |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 350 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 1000 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | True | True |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto bed leveling | mesh | mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | True | False |
| Native Klipper | False | False |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | True |
| Max colors | 24 | 16 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The printer is operated through Bambu Studio, Bambu Lab's open-source slicer based on PrusaSlicer, available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Remote control is available via the Bambu Handy app or Bambu Suite. The machine includes a 5" color touchscreen for local operation and connects over dual-band Wi-Fi. The firmware is proprietary; Klipper is not natively supported. | The printer is controlled via Bambu Studio, the proprietary slicer available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, as well as the Bambu Handy mobile app. LAN mode is supported, allowing full local control without an internet connection or cloud account. Remote monitoring via Bambu Cloud is optional. Bambu Studio accepts 3MF, STL, OBJ, and STEP files and includes advanced features such as vibration compensation and flow rate control. |
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