H2C vs X1E

Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)

Parameter
Bambu Lab H2C H2C Bambu Lab F3 · Advanced
Bambu Lab X1E X1E Bambu Lab F3 · Advanced
Identity
Launch year 2025 2023
Use tier F3 — Advanced F3 — Advanced
Price
Price (€) 2249 € ~2400–2700 €
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 16 kg
Work area (mm) 330 × 320 mm 256 × 256 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 325 mm 256 mm
Power (W) 1800 W 1350 W
Voltage (V) 100 V
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 320 °C
Max bed temperature (°C) 120 °C 120 °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 X1E works with Bambu Studio, Bambu Lab's proprietary slicer, which handles slicing, automatic calibration, and remote monitoring via the Bambu Handy app. Orca Slicer, an open-source Bambu Studio fork with dedicated profiles, is also supported. The firmware is proprietary; Klipper is not natively supported. The printer can run in LAN-only mode, operating fully without an internet connection through the local network.

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