H2C vs i-Fast
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
H2C and i-Fast are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose H2C if max print speed matters more; choose i-Fast if multicolor requires accessory matters more. On the category's overall technical index, H2C scores 68/100 against 45/100 for i-Fast.
| Parameter |
H2C
Bambu Lab
F3 · Advanced
|
i-Fast
Qidi Tech
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2021 |
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 2249 € | ~1800–2500 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 49.2 × 51.4 × 62.6 cm | 71 × 51 × 67 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 32.5 kg | 33 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 330 × 320 mm | 330 × 250 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 325 mm | 320 mm |
| Power (W) | 1800 W | — |
| Maximum speed | 1000 mm/s | 150 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 50 μm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 320 mm | 250 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 325 mm | 320 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 350 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 1000 mm/s | 150 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | True | True |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | — |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | True | True |
| Native Klipper | False | False |
| Input shaper | True | False |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | False |
| Max colors | 24 | 2 |
| 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 machine comes with the proprietary Qidi Print software, a slicer based on proven open-source architectures, specifically optimized for the profiles of the technical materials supported by the printer. Users can still generate G-code using other widely adopted third-party slicers on the market, such as Ultimaker Cura, PrusaSlicer, or Simplify3D, after manual configuration of machine and extruder parameters. Although it lacks native cloud features or advanced remote connectivity for corporate fleet management, it supports direct file transfer via local Wi-Fi or USB drives, ensuring a secure offline workflow for intellectual property protection. |
The differences that matter
- Max print speed: H2C 1000 mm/s vs i-Fast 150 mm/s — H2C wins (+567%)
- Max colors: H2C 24 vs i-Fast 2 — H2C wins (+1100%)
- Work area: H2C 330×320 mm vs i-Fast 330×250 mm — H2C wins (+28%)
- Input shaper: H2C yes, i-Fast no
- Multicolor requires accessory: H2C yes, i-Fast no
Which one to choose
MakerSpecs is an independent atlas. We don't sell products: this comparison links to both sheets, where you'll find complete data and official links.