Bambu Lab H2D Pro vs Bambu Lab X1E
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Two enclosed CoreXY Bambu Lab machines: the H2D Pro costs between 3,500 and 3,800 €, the X1E between 2,400 and 2,700 €. The extra money buys a much larger build volume and two extruders with multicolor that needs no accessory; the X1E instead reaches 16 colors with its accessory.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~3500–3800 € | ~2400–2700 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 49.2 × 51.4 × 62.6 cm | 38.9 × 38.9 × 45.7 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 31 kg | 16 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 350 × 320 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 325 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | 2200 W | 1350 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | 100 V |
| Maximum speed | 1000 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 50 μm | 7 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 | 320 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 120 °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 X1E works with Bambu Studio, Bambu Lab's proprietary slicer, which handles slicing, automatic calibration, and remote monitoring via the Bambu Handy app. Orca Slicer, an open-source Bambu Studio fork with dedicated profiles, is also supported. The firmware is proprietary; Klipper is not natively supported. The printer can run in LAN-only mode, operating fully without an internet connection through the local network. |
The differences that matter
- Extruders: two on the H2D Pro, one on the X1E → the H2D Pro prints in two materials with no extra accessory.
- Colors: 4 against 16 → for a many-color model the X1E has the headroom, but with the accessory.
- Volume: 350 × 320 × 325 mm against 256 × 256 × 256 mm → the H2D Pro takes whole parts that would have to be split on the X1E.
Which one to choose
Choose H2D Pro if…
A run of large parts, or two different materials in the same print, without fitting a multicolor accessory. It costs more and multicolor stops at 4 colors. The nozzle reaches 350 °C, a value declared by the manufacturer.
Choose X1E if…
Prints with many colors, up to 16 with the accessory, of parts that fit its bed, and the option of running on the local network only, with no internet connection. You give up the second extruder and a lot of volume, and multicolor needs the accessory.
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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 →
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- 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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