Bambu Lab H2C vs Creality Ender-3 V3 SE

Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)

In brief

H2C and Ender-3 V3 SE are not direct competitors: very different prices (~12.9×). Ender-3 V3 SE costs less (~€175) and is the entry-level choice; H2C offers more capability at a higher price (~€2249). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.

Parameter
Bambu Lab H2C H2C Bambu Lab F3 · Advanced
Creality Ender-3 V3 SE Ender-3 V3 SE Creality F2 · Intermediate
Awards
Identity
Launch year 2025 2023
Use tier F3 — Advanced F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) 2249 € ~150–200 €
Price updated on 06/2026
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 49.2 × 51.4 × 62.6 cm 42 × 36.6 × 49 cm
Weight (kg) 32.5 kg 7.34 kg
Work area (mm) 330 × 320 mm 220 × 220 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 325 mm 250 mm
Power (W) 1800 W 350 W
Voltage (V) 220 V
Maximum speed 1000 mm/s 250 mm/s
Declared precision 50 μm 0.1 ±mm
Category specs
Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) 320 mm 220 mm
Build height Z (mm) 325 mm 250 mm
Kinematics CoreXY Cartesian
Max nozzle temperature (°C) 350 °C 260 °C
Max bed temperature (°C) 120 °C 100 °C
Max print speed (mm/s) 1000 mm/s 250 mm/s
Enclosed chamber True False
Filament sensor True False
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 False
Multicolor printing True False
Multicolor requires accessory True
Max colors 24 1
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 runs Creality's proprietary Marlin-based firmware. It is compatible with Creality Print and Cura 5.0 or later; Simplify3D support is documented by third-party resellers. Print files are transferred via SD card. Community guides exist for converting to Klipper, but this is not an officially supported configuration and requires manual hardware and firmware intervention.

MakerSpecs Awards

H2C

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Ender-3 V3 SE

Best price Intermediate

The lowest list price among intermediate Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) machines: €175. The second cheapest starts at €229. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)

How we assign awards →

The differences that matter

  • Price: H2C 2249 € vs Ender-3 V3 SE 175 € — Ender-3 V3 SE wins (+1185%)
  • Max print speed: H2C 1000 mm/s vs Ender-3 V3 SE 250 mm/s — H2C wins (+300%)
  • Work area: H2C 330×320 mm vs Ender-3 V3 SE 220×220 mm — H2C wins (+118%)
  • Max colors: H2C 24 vs Ender-3 V3 SE 1 — H2C wins (+2300%)
  • Enclosed chamber: H2C yes, Ender-3 V3 SE no

Which one to choose

Choose H2C if…

you value max print speed, work area and max colors.

See the H2C sheet →

Choose Ender-3 V3 SE if…

you value price.

See the Ender-3 V3 SE sheet →

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