Bambu Lab H2C vs Prusa Research CORE One+ kit
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
The H2C costs 1200 € more and brings a 330×320 mm plate and a multi-extruder for many-color work; the CORE One+ kit costs 1049 € and has open firmware. It is volume and colors on one side, openness and price on the other.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 320 mm | 220 mm |
| Build height Z (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 |
| Enclosed chamber | Yes | Yes |
| Filament sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | Yes | No |
| Native Klipper | No | No |
| Input shaper | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor requires accessory | Yes | Yes |
| Max 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
- 2249 € against 1049 € → 1200 € gap for volume and the multicolor system
- Plate 330×320 mm against 250×220 → a wide part prints whole on the H2C, on the Prusa it has to be split
- Up to 24 colors against 5, both with an accessory → beyond five colors you need the H2C
- Proprietary firmware against open Marlin → on the Prusa you can change everything, on the H2C you work inside Bambu Studio
Which one to choose
Choose H2C if…
The H2C is for large parts or models in many colors: the 330×320 mm plate with 325 mm of height takes what will not fit on the Prusa, and with the multi-extruder and accessory it reaches 24 colors. The nozzle goes up to 350 °C (manufacturer-stated values). The trade-off: 1200 € more, proprietary firmware with Bambu Studio as slicer, and a 32.5 kg machine that needs a sturdy surface.
Choose CORE One+ kit if…
The CORE One+ kit is for whoever wants an enclosed machine a little above a thousand euros with open Marlin firmware, PrusaSlicer and no lock on third-party filament. With the accessory it reaches 5 colors. The trade-off: a 250×220 mm plate and 270 mm of height, nozzle up to 290 °C, so large parts have to be split.
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