Bambu Lab H2C vs Prusa Research MK4S 3D Printer kit
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
H2C and MK4S 3D Printer kit are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose H2C if work area and max print speed matters more; choose MK4S 3D Printer kit if price matters more. On the category's overall technical index, H2C scores 68/100 against 34/100 for MK4S 3D Printer kit.
| Parameter |
H2C
Bambu Lab
F3 · Advanced
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MK4S 3D Printer kit
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 2249 € | 819 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 49.2 × 51.4 × 62.6 cm | 50 × 55 × 40 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 32.5 kg | 7 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 330 × 320 mm | 250 × 210 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 325 mm | 220 mm |
| Power (W) | 1800 W | 240 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 1000 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 50 μm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 320 mm | 250 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 325 mm | 220 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 350 °C | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 1000 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | True | False |
| 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 | 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. | The MK4S runs proprietary Prusa firmware based on Marlin, not GRBL. It is managed through PrusaSlicer (with over 180 official profiles included), Simplify3D, or Cura with community profiles. Files are loaded via USB, local network, or PrusaConnect and the Prusa mobile app; it is not compatible with LightBurn or LaserGRBL, being a filament printer. The machine can run fully offline with no cloud dependency, and receives regular firmware updates along with pre-tuned profiles for Prusament materials. |
The differences that matter
- Price: H2C 2249 € vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 819 € — MK4S 3D Printer kit wins (+175%)
- Work area: H2C 330×320 mm vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 250×210 mm — H2C wins (+101%)
- Max print speed: H2C 1000 mm/s vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 500 mm/s — H2C wins (+100%)
- Max colors: H2C 24 vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 5 — H2C wins (+380%)
- Enclosed chamber: H2C yes, MK4S 3D Printer kit no
Which one to choose
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