H2C vs X-Plus 3
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
H2C and X-Plus 3 are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose H2C if max colors and max print speed matters more; choose X-Plus 3 if price matters more. On the category's overall technical index, H2C scores 68/100 against 55/100 for X-Plus 3.
| Parameter |
H2C
Bambu Lab
F3 · Advanced
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X-Plus 3
Qidi Tech
F3 · Advanced
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 2249 € | 799 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 49.2 × 51.4 × 62.6 cm | 51.1 × 52.7 × 52.9 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 32.5 kg | 24.3 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 330 × 320 mm | 280 × 280 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 325 mm | 270 mm |
| Power (W) | 1800 W | 800 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 1000 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 50 μm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 320 mm | 280 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 325 mm | 270 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 350 °C | 350 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 1000 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | True | True |
| 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 | True |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | False |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | — |
| Max colors | 24 | 1 |
| 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 X-Plus 3 is natively supported by QIDI Print, the company's official slicer based on PrusaSlicer, which offers pre-configured and optimized profiles for supported materials, ensuring a ready-to-use experience. The software's user interface is designed to simplify the print preparation process, from support generation to advanced cooling configuration. Because the printer uses Klipper-based firmware, advanced users can interact directly via the integrated web interface (Fluidd or Mainsail), allowing for in-depth monitoring and fine-tuning of print parameters in real time. The system is also fully compatible with third-party software such as Ultimaker Cura, Simplify3D, standard PrusaSlicer, and OrcaSlicer, offering maximum flexibility in workflows. |
The differences that matter
- Price: H2C 2249 € vs X-Plus 3 799 € — X-Plus 3 wins (+181%)
- Max colors: H2C 24 vs X-Plus 3 1 — H2C wins (+2300%)
- Max print speed: H2C 1000 mm/s vs X-Plus 3 600 mm/s — H2C wins (+67%)
- Work area: H2C 330×320 mm vs X-Plus 3 280×280 mm — H2C wins (+35%)
- Multi-extruder: H2C yes, X-Plus 3 no
Which one to choose
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