Bambu Lab H2D vs Creality Ender-3 V3 KE
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
H2D and Ender-3 V3 KE are not direct competitors: very different prices (~6.4×). Ender-3 V3 KE costs less (~€299) and is the entry-level choice; H2D offers more capability at a higher price (~€1899). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
H2D
Bambu Lab
F3 · Advanced
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Ender-3 V3 KE
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 1899 € | 299 € |
| Price updated on | — | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 49.2 × 51.4 × 62.6 cm | 43.3 × 36.6 × 49 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 31 kg | 7.8 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 350 × 320 mm | 220 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 325 mm | 240 mm |
| Power (W) | 2200 W | 350 W |
| Maximum speed | 1000 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 50 μm | 0.1 ±mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 492 mm | 220 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 325 mm | 240 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 350 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | True | False |
| 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 | False |
| Max colors | 4 | 1 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The H2D uses Bambu Studio as its official slicer, available for macOS and Windows. Third-party slicers that export standard G-code — including PrusaSlicer, SuperSlicer and Cura — are also compatible, though certain advanced proprietary features (such as automatic dual-nozzle offset calibration and Material CodeSync) are only accessible within the Bambu ecosystem. Remote monitoring and control are handled via Bambu Handy; Bambu Suite manages laser engraving and cutting workflows. | Powered by Creality OS (based on Klipper), it supports LAN and cloud control via the Creality Print app. It remains compatible with major third-party slicers like Cura and PrusaSlicer. |
The differences that matter
- Price: H2D 1899 € vs Ender-3 V3 KE 299 € — Ender-3 V3 KE wins (+535%)
- Work area: H2D 350×320 mm vs Ender-3 V3 KE 220×220 mm — H2D wins (+131%)
- Max colors: H2D 4 vs Ender-3 V3 KE 1 — H2D wins (+300%)
- Enclosed chamber: H2D yes, Ender-3 V3 KE no
- Build height Z: H2D 325 mm vs Ender-3 V3 KE 240 mm — H2D wins (+35%)
Which one to choose
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