Bambu Lab H2D Pro vs Bambu Lab P1S
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
The H2D Pro and the P1S don't compete in the same price range: the P1S costs a fraction of the H2D Pro. Anyone on a tight budget printing standard FDM should look at the P1S; anyone who needs a much larger build plate, two extruders and higher temperatures for technical materials should look at the H2D Pro.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~3500–3800 € | ~399–499 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 49.2 × 51.4 × 62.6 cm | 38.9 × 38.9 × 45.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 31 kg | 12.95 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 350 × 320 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 325 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | 2200 W | 1000 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | 100 V |
| Maximum speed | 1000 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 50 μm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 320 mm | 256 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 325 mm | 256 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 | 500 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 | No | Yes |
| Max colors | 4 | 16 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The native software is Bambu Studio, available for Windows and macOS, with advanced slicing and direct integration of the machine's proprietary features. The printer is also compatible with third-party slicers that export standard G-code (PrusaSlicer, SuperSlicer, Cura), though some advanced functions — including AMS control, Vision Encoder calibration, and chamber management — may be unavailable or only partially supported outside the Bambu ecosystem. | The P1S is managed through Bambu Studio, Bambu Lab's proprietary slicer available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, or via OrcaSlicer, the widely adopted open-source fork that provides finer parameter control. The Bambu Handy mobile app enables remote monitoring and print launching. The printer supports local LAN connections without a mandatory cloud account, though some advanced features — such as remote timelapses and OTA firmware updates — require a Bambu account. |
The differences that matter
- Price: €3650 on the H2D Pro, €449 on the P1S → the P1S costs a fraction of the H2D Pro.
- Build area: 350×320 mm vs 256×256 mm → the H2D Pro fits much larger single parts.
- Multicolor: two extruders with no accessory on the H2D Pro, one extruder with a separate AMS on the P1S (up to 16 colors) → two different ways to get more colors.
- Max speed: up to 1000 mm/s on the H2D Pro, up to 500 mm/s on the P1S (manufacturer-rated values) → the H2D Pro claims shorter print times on the same parts.
Which one to choose
Choose H2D Pro if…
The H2D Pro has two extruders, and multicolor printing doesn't require an external accessory; the build plate is much larger, for bigger single parts or tall vertical prints. The nozzle reaches higher temperatures than the P1S's (manufacturer-rated values), useful with technical materials. The trade-off is a much higher starting price.
Choose P1S if…
The P1S costs a fraction of the H2D Pro and is the choice for anyone printing everyday PLA or PETG without needing a large build plate. Multicolor printing requires the AMS accessory bought separately. The trade-off is a smaller build plate and a single extruder.
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Filaments for these printers
The most chosen spools among the materials both printers can print according to their specifications.
- ELEGOO PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- Bambu Lab PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- SUNLU PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- SUNLU PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- OVERTURE PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)High speed1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
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