H2C vs Prusa CORE One+ kit
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
H2C and Prusa CORE One+ kit are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose H2C if max print speed and work area matters more; choose Prusa CORE One+ kit if price matters more. On the category's overall technical index, H2C scores 68/100 against 35/100 for Prusa CORE One+ kit.
| Parameter |
H2C
Bambu Lab
F3 · Advanced
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Prusa CORE One+ kit
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 2249 € | 1049 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 49.2 × 51.4 × 62.6 cm | — |
| Weight (kg) | 32.5 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 330 × 320 mm | 250 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 325 mm | 270 mm |
| Power (W) | 1800 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 1000 mm/s | — |
| Declared precision | 50 μm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 320 mm | 220 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 325 mm | 270 mm |
| Kinematics | corexy | corexy |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 350 °C | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | — |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 1000 mm/s | 200 mm/s |
| Closed chamber | True | True |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto 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 |
| Requires external accessory | True | True |
| Maximum colors | 24 | 5 |
| 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. | Prusa firmware based on Marlin, fully open source, with built-in input shaper for faster and cleaner prints. Official slicer: PrusaSlicer (free, optimized profiles), compatible with Cura and Simplify3D. Control via USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi with Prusa Connect (optional). No filament DRM: full freedom to use third-party materials. |
The differences that matter
- Price: H2C 2249 € vs Prusa CORE One+ kit 1049 € — Prusa CORE One+ kit wins (+114%)
- Max print speed: H2C 1000 mm/s vs Prusa CORE One+ kit 200 mm/s — H2C wins (+400%)
- Work area: H2C 330×320 mm vs Prusa CORE One+ kit 250×220 mm — H2C wins (+92%)
- Maximum colors: H2C 24 vs Prusa CORE One+ kit 5 — H2C wins (+380%)
- Multi-extruder: H2C yes, Prusa CORE One+ kit no
Which one to choose
Choose H2C if…
you value max print speed, work area and maximum colors. «The rated maximum speed indicates the theoretical hardware limit, not the everyday working speed. Faster machines reduce print times on simple geometries, but real-world speed depends on material, geometry, required surface finish, and slicer settings. Values above 200–300 mm/s are meaningful only on machines with CoreXY kinematics, active input shaping, and a stiffened mechanical frame.»
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