H2C vs Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
H2C and Original Prusa 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 Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit if price matters more. On the category's overall technical index, H2C scores 68/100 against 32/100 for Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit.
| Parameter |
H2C
Bambu Lab
F3 · Advanced
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Original Prusa 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 | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 320 mm | 250 mm |
| Maximum Z height (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 |
| Closed chamber | True | False |
| 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. | 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 Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit 819 € — Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit wins (+175%)
- Work area: H2C 330×320 mm vs Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit 250×210 mm — H2C wins (+101%)
- Max print speed: H2C 1000 mm/s vs Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit 500 mm/s — H2C wins (+100%)
- Maximum colors: H2C 24 vs Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit 5 — H2C wins (+380%)
- Closed chamber: H2C yes, Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit no
Which one to choose
Choose H2C if…
you value work area, max print speed 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.»
Choose Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit if…
you value price.
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